Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

[AshleyL]

I know Kerrij said somewhere on here that they brought their own photographer and also used the resorts photog for the 10 free pics in their package. I remember reading that she wasn't impressesed with him. Also the prices for photographer are all in the wedding package Beverly sent to me. I. I know the wedding package has been posted on here before and I'm on my iPad and it's saved on my home comp, so I can't post it right now. Try searching for it.

[missy&eric2011]

Here are our BM dresses...except my MOH and my FI 2 daughters (JR BM) will be in Fuchsia, with a tangerine ruffle, and our other 4 BM will be in Tangerine with the Fuchsia ruffle.  It is hard to see it in the pic but there is a row of crystals that runs down the bodice and connects to the ruffles...when my bonus daughters tried them on Friday...the crystals were sparkling just from the lights in the kitchen!  Can't wait to see how gorgeous they are going to be in the Jamaican sunlight!!!  I am very happy with how they turned out! Especially for never seeing them in person!!! 

Originally Posted by mekanabr 

yay!  sooo exciting!!  What do they look like!?

[toesinsand30]

How far in advance did everyone book the resort ? we are looking to get married October 2011 at the GBP !!

[katelynn]

We are also flying with Transat and you have a choice b/t regular and Royal Golden and its about a $100 price difference. We gave all of our guests the option and so far everyone is going with golden and we have about 25 booked right now.

 

Originally Posted by soontobemrsdow 

 

Originally Posted by tish 

just wondering if anyone has used the resorts photographer and what their prices are like?

Someone said here too - maybe Kerri that if you bring your own photographer you can talk to Beverly and maybe get something else in return - ie free flowers for a BM so I am deff going to try this and Ill let you know how it goes!
 

[katelynn]

I was also looking and there was nothing I saw that I liked. Someone else on here said Tai flora was really expensive so I did some investigating and found an amazing flower shop - however I just found out its in Negril!!!  way too far away. What is everyone else doing for flowers now as I am a bit lost...
 

Originally Posted by akua420 

I'm interested in the photographer too!

 

I just heard back from Bev and she showed me the flowers included in the wedding package.  I'm glad I saw them now because I hate them and am going to order my flowers from a cheaper florist off site.  I want pink flowers, not red and yellow!!!

 

[katelynn]

We booked about a year in advance but we had to go a specific week as I am in between semesters for school and we wanted to give our guests lots of time to save the money.

 

Originally Posted by toesinsand30 

How far in advance did everyone book the resort ? we are looking to get married October 2011 at the GBP !!

[tish]

i emailed beverly this morning and she emailed right back! i was shocked lol she sent me prices for the photographers packages, if anyones interested send me a msg and ill send you the link

[missy&eric2011]

We booked ours as soon as the prices came out...we knew we wanted to get married in May so we were ready....our TA said that if the majority of people are booked with their deposits by October we will be in good shape; the remainder of their money will be due in March.

[missy&eric2011]

I have no idea what we are going to do other than I am for sure having silk flowers for everyone who is having/carrying/wearing flowers.  Beyond that...I have no idea as far as the decorations.  I do want flowers on the gazebo, but if the money in the package will go farther with another company...I def. want to explore that option!

Originally Posted by katelynn 

I was also looking and there was nothing I saw that I liked. Someone else on here said Tai flora was really expensive so I did some investigating and found an amazing flower shop - however I just found out its in Negril!!!  way too far away. What is everyone else doing for flowers now as I am a bit lost...
 

 

[missy&eric2011]

Who was in charge of playing the music for this part?  Did you have them on a CD/Ipod....what did they have set up for you?

Originally Posted by JMarie 

… During this time you do your first dances, parent dances, garter toss and bouquet toss! Make sure you request an extra bouquet to toss,  I used one of my bridesmaids or maybe just bring a fake one from home to toss..) you never see it again!  You also cut your cake at this time!  It may sound a little funny but trust me it all works so wonderfully!