Jellyfish Restaurant

[Tashena Gasaway]

Hi Ladies,

 

I recently married at the Jellyfish Restaurant (April 27, 2013)  and wanted to let you know that, as past brides have said, Mayte is THE BOMB.COM. You have absolutely nothing to worry about. She is extremely busy and may be slow to respond, but please do not worry. She has EVERYTHING under control.  She is so warm and will do almost anything to make sure that your day is memorable.  The setting, of course, is beautiful and the food and drinks are also delish!  I would certainly recommend having your ceremony here as opposed to at any of the resorts.  Its much more private and there is only one wedding at the Jellyfish each day.  I sent Mayte a few pictures that showed our color scheme and some bouquets and cakes that I liked, and she NAILED it!  Again, you can't go wrong.

 

I would also highly recommend Michael Steingard for photography.  The pictures here are just snapshots from the day but you can check out his facebook page and website to see his work.  We have seen about 30 of the 1,500 or so he took for the wedding and trash the dress session and they are phenomanal!  We used Tropical Studio (Junior Cruz) for videography and they also did a teriffic job!  Also, Pastor Rick York performed the most beautiful ceremony I've witnessed, and I'm not just saying that because it was my wedding.  We used Mayte's DJ and MC and they were also AWESOME.  There is no need to spend more for DJ Mannia unless you just want to.  They were there prior to the ceremony and played music from our playlist as guests arrived and of course, they were there until the party ended around 11 (over 7 hours and we paid one flat fee, which was very reasonable). 

 

We stayed at the Majestic Elegance in the Elegance club prior to the wedding.  It was a really nice resort for a wedding party.  The physical plant was beautiful and the rooms were nicely appointed and spacious.  We didn't care for the food but overally, it was a nice place and perfect for the pre-wedding festivities.  Just know that anyone not staying at the resort has to pay a $50 - $100 fee to come on the property so you should strongly encourage your friends and family to stay at the ME if you want them to participate in wedding activities you have planned at the resort.  We stayed at the Iberostar Grand Bavaro for our Honeymoon and we can't wait to go back.  The property was gorgeous and the food was EXCELLENT.  The rooms were much smaller than the suites at the ME but they were still really nice.  We will defintely be going back to the Iberostar and plan to check out some of their other properties around the world.

 

I hope this review is helpful and happy planning!!

 

 

 

 

[Tashena Gasaway]

Hi Ladies,

 

I recently married at the Jellyfish Restaurant (April 27, 2013)  and wanted to let you know that, as past brides have said, Mayte is THE BOMB.COM. You have absolutely nothing to worry about. She is extremely busy and may be slow to respond, but please do not worry. She has EVERYTHING under control.  She is so warm and will do almost anything to make sure that your day is memorable.  The setting, of course, is beautiful and the food and drinks are also delish!  I would certainly recommend having your ceremony here as opposed to at any of the resorts.  Its much more private and there is only one wedding at the Jellyfish each day.  I sent Mayte a few pictures that showed our color scheme and some bouquets and cakes that I liked, and she NAILED it!  Again, you can't go wrong.

 

I would also highly recommend Michael Steingard for photography.  The pictures here are just snapshots from the day but you can check out his facebook page and website to see his work.  We have seen about 30 of the 1,500 or so he took for the wedding and trash the dress session and they are phenomanal!  We used Tropical Studio (Junior Cruz) for videography and they also did a teriffic job!  Also, Pastor Rick York performed the most beautiful ceremony I've witnessed, and I'm not just saying that because it was my wedding.  We used Mayte's DJ and MC and they were also AWESOME.  There is no need to spend more for DJ Mannia unless you just want to.  They were there prior to the ceremony and played music from our playlist as guests arrived and of course, they were there until the party ended around 11 (over 7 hours and we paid one flat fee, which was very reasonable). 

 

We stayed at the Majestic Elegance in the Elegance club prior to the wedding.  It was a really nice resort for a wedding party.  The physical plant was beautiful and the rooms were nicely appointed and spacious.  We didn't care for the food but overally, it was a nice place and perfect for the pre-wedding festivities.  Just know that anyone not staying at the resort has to pay a $50 - $100 fee to come on the property so you should strongly encourage your friends and family to stay at the ME if you want them to participate in wedding activities you have planned at the resort.  We stayed at the Iberostar Grand Bavaro for our Honeymoon and we can't wait to go back.  The property was gorgeous and the food was EXCELLENT.  The rooms were much smaller than the suites at the ME but they were still really nice.  We will defintely be going back to the Iberostar and plan to check out some of their other properties around the world.

 

I hope this review is helpful and happy planning!!

 

 

 

 

[cmingalone]

Thank you so much! So helpful! You pics r great! Loved your colors.. Themes.. So perfect! Can I ask did you reserve entire place? What was your final bill? Did you know how much you were spending ahead of time?

[Tashena Gasaway]

Thanks!  You really can't go wrong with the Jellyfish.  No, we only reserved the bottom level.  With open bar, food, fire dancers, dj/mc, dance floor, and decorations, we spent around 7k total.  We had 40 guests..  We did receive an invoice about a month or so before the wedding.

[MissyBee]

we just got back from our wedding at the JF, and it was amazing, the evening went soooo fast. we met with Mayte on Wednesday (wedding was on Saturday) and paid for everything at the meeting using an American Express card and cash. Let me know if you have any additional questions and I will try to help!

 

 

 

                                                                                                                           

 

 

 

        

 

      

 

  

[sasha8o8]

Hello everyone, I am new here and have fell in love with JF! Before I set a date, I would like to see some price points. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone will email me the 2013/2014 invoice. Thank you in advance [email protected]

[Phatnucci1]

Hi Tashena... Do you mind sharing your playlist ... And which open bar choice did you choose?

[Tashena Gasaway]

Hi,

 

We did international open bar for 2 hours but looking back, we should have just run a tab.  We definitely didn't get our money's worth there.

 

Here was our playlist:

 

 

Pre-ceremony music

Rest of My Life - Brian McKnight

So High - John Legend

All my life- Kci and Jo Jo

After all is said and done - Marc Nelson ft. Beyonce

Here and now -Luther Vandross

Ribbon in the sky - Stevie Wonder

Spend my life with you - Eric Benet and Tamia

So Amazing- Luther Vandross

You Are - Charlie Wilson

If this world were mine - Luther Vandross

Still in Love -Brian Mcknight

Every Beat of my heart -Brian Mcknight

The love of my life - Brian McKnight

Love you For life - Jodeci

I love me some him - Toni Braxton

I gotta be - Jagged Edge

Back at One- Brian McKnight

Groom/Parents entrance

The Prayer - Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin

Bridal Party Entrance

The One He Kept For Me - Maurette Brown Clark

Bride's Entrance

Another You - Brian McKnight

Solo (After minister's charge/before vows)

Wedding Vows - Jamie Fox (instrumental)

Recessional

I love you I do - Jennifer Hudson

RECEPTION

Wedding party entrance

Love on Top - Beyonce

Bride/Groom Entrance

Crazy in Love - Beyonce

Bride/Groom First Dance

You and I - Avant and Keke Wyatt

Groom/Sister Dance (Dedication to Mother)

Mama - Boyz II Men

Mother/Daughter Dance

Because you loved me - Celine Dion

Dinner/Cocktail Hour

Best of Me - Anthony Hamilton

Sweet thang - Chaka Kahn

Just Because-Anita Baker

Love on Top - Beyonce

As - Stevie Wonder

Adorn - Miguel

Kiss of Life - Sade

There goes my baby -Charlie Wilson

Living for the love of you - Isley Brothers

Wifey -Next

I'm Cool - Anthony Hamilton

Never -Jaheim

All I do - Stevie Wonder

Just the way you are - Brunno Mars

Lucky - Jason Mraz

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

At last -Beyonce

Can't take my eyes off you - Lauryn Hill

Dangerously in love -Beyoncé

Lets get married -Jagged Edge

Bouquet Toss

Single ladies - Beyonce

Garter removal

Lets get it on - Marvin Gaye

Garter toss

Lets get married (remix) - Jagged Edge ft. Rev. Run

Cake cutting

So Beautiful - Musiq

Party

Line Dance

Cupid Shuffle -Cupid

Wobble Baby - V.I.C.

Electric Slide - marcia griffiths

Teach me how to dougie - Callie Swag District

Walk it out - DJ Unk

Dance - Fast

All Gold Everything (clean)

Suit and Tie - Justin Timberlake

Started from the Bottom - Drake

Pour it up - Rhianna+

I'm different - 2 Chainz (clean)

Still in this B*&ch - B.O.B. (clean)

Diamonds - Rhianna and Kanye West

Bring Em Out - TI

Empire State of Mind - Jay z ft. Alicia Keys

Bottoms Up - Trey Songz ft. Nicki Minaj

Let me Clear My Throat - DJ Kool

It Takes 2 - Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock

Regulate - Warren G

Beautiful - Snoop Dog ft. Pharrel

Just Frontin - Pharell ft. Jay Z

OMG - Usher

We Found Love - Rhianna

Harlem Shake - Baaeur

Crazy In love - Beyonce

Forever - Chris Brown

Give me everything (Tonight) - Pit Bull ft. Ne-yo

Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO

I gotta Feeling - Blackeyed Peas

Yeah - Usher ft. Lil John

Get Low - Lil John (clean)

Candy - Cameo

Get Down on it - Kool & the Gang

Brick House - Commodores

Poison - Bel Biv Devoe

Used to be my girl - Ojays

P.Y.T. - Michael Jackson

Dance - Slow

Adore Prince

Let's stay together - Al Green

Differences - Ginuwine

The Point of it All - Anthony Hamilton

Until the end of time - Justin Timberlake

Living for the love of you - Isley Brothers

Forever Mine - Ojays

Last Song

Before I let go - Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly

[Phatnucci1]

Thank you sooooo much!!

[ksaeuong]

Originally Posted by MissyBee 

 

we just got back from our wedding at the JF, and it was amazing, the evening went soooo fast. we met with Mayte on Wednesday (wedding was on Saturday) and paid for everything at the meeting using an American Express card and cash. Let me know if you have any additional questions and I will try to help!

 

 

 

                                                                                                                           

 

 

 

        

 

      

 

  

Congrats!!! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful!!!! I love your cake! Did you get your cake made at Jelly Fish? I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing which food, drink or open bar, and decoration package you chose, also the total cost for your wedding at Jelly Fish. I am trying to plan a wedding with 70 guest and just trying to get a feel of what the cost would be. Thanks so much!