Gran Caribe Real 2011 Brides

[Bride2B22]

Kyla- we are using Ivan Luckie for our wedding and he is amazing!! when is your wedding??

 

Originally Posted by kylashep2 

I'll be having the reception on the terrace with the green carpet. That's great that your DJ and photographer are taken care of...we're going with the resort DJ and most likely the light up dance floor, as for photography we're kinda slacking, I'm going to try and contact Ivan Lucky, I've heard really good things about his photography. We're doing the avocado salad for appetizer, I originally was going to have the beef fillet with mushroom and chicken stuffed with seafood but I think I'm changing the chicken, we asked the WC what it was stuffed with and it's salmon shrimp and something else...after I heard that it didn't sound that appealing,so most likely the jumbalaya rice with shrimp. Dessert-I'm thinking just plain cheesecake maybe-not to sure.

I can send you a pic of the centerpiece, I'm doing lanterns with 3 different size candles in it, got them at ikea,(I love candles but had to think about the wind factor) showed friends the ccenterpiece and they couldn't believe it was all for less than $25. Two small white circular vases which I'll have to get orchids to put in them and a photo frame which will have my dog's pic with the table # (had to incorporate my lil girl somehow And river rocks surrounding the centerpiece. My colors are black white and light pink.

I'm pretty sure that you don't pay the outside fee as long as they don't enter the resort so you can meet them-couple of brides did that.

 

[happygal]

Congrats Cassie!  I'm so glad to hear you had such a lovely experience.

 

I have a question for ladies that have already had their wedding. For those of you that had the legal and symbolic ceremonies...can you please let me know exactly how the cereony went.  What did the justice of peace or minister say, what was done? and so forth. 

 

Our wedding is on Aug 29th and the ceremony and reception will be on the beach.  I don't have a back up plan in case of rain.  I think I will suck it up and pay the damage fee if necessary.  Rain that time of year lasts only a couple of minutes.  If by chance it's thunder storming all day I think I will probably just cry (

[kylashep2]

Hi bride2b,

 

Our wedding is the 22nd of July, almost one month after yours, so exciting yours is just 3 short months away!!!!  I have a countdown app on my iphone...cheesy I know, fam makes fun of me b/c even though yesterday was 124 days to go I'll still look today to see 123 days left LOL So what r picks for food, centerpieces, and everything else. (I love to read about all the details :0)

I hope Ivan's prices aren't too steep, I looked at del sol and it was like 2400 for like 4 hrs i think, a little too steep. Trying to save by bringing centerpieces, originally I was going to pick the box of roses that was tied with a bow but for 180 per table (6-7 tables total) would be a bit much to say the least. (We have about 65 guests)

[Karen972]

Thanks chibride!

[Karen972]

Wow that sounds really beautiful! I would love to see a picture of it I will PM you my email address.

[LeahZ]

Hi Bride 2 be you should look into La Luna as well.  They are a sister complany of Del Sol.  THe prices are far more reasonable and I have received amazing service from Melissa is the Del Sol/La Luna offices.  I will have to let you know how the pictures turn out, my wedding is 04/15/11!

[Bride2B22]

HI!!!

 

we are using Ivan Luckie for photos, Fernando Fuentes for hair and makeup, bringing down my own chair sashes, i will be using the standard centerpieces, working with Marvin from Mayan Floral for bouqet, BMs bouquet and bouts..... Doremixx for DJ, light up dance floor! i will be bringin down my own place settings etc...........so excited!!!!

 

why dont you contact Marvin for flowers, his prices are much cheaper than the resort!!! and Ivan is alot more affordable too so contact him!
 

Originally Posted by kylashep2 

Hi bride2b,

 

Our wedding is the 22nd of July, almost one month after yours, so exciting yours is just 3 short months away!!!!  I have a countdown app on my iphone...cheesy I know, fam makes fun of me b/c even though yesterday was 124 days to go I'll still look today to see 123 days left LOL So what r picks for food, centerpieces, and everything else. (I love to read about all the details :0)

I hope Ivan's prices aren't too steep, I looked at del sol and it was like 2400 for like 4 hrs i think, a little too steep. Trying to save by bringing centerpieces, originally I was going to pick the box of roses that was tied with a bow but for 180 per table (6-7 tables total) would be a bit much to say the least. (We have about 65 guests)

 

[Vanessa C]

Bride2Be22: Do you have the contact info for the flower company you mentioned??

 

Cassie: Congrats Cassie and thanks for the great review!!

[Bride2B22]

HI Vanessa!

 

Marvin's emai is:    [email protected]

 

He is awesome and his prices are much much affordable than the resort's! when is your wedding??

Originally Posted by Vanessa C 

Bride2Be22: Do you have the contact info for the flower company you mentioned??

 

Cassie: Congrats Cassie and thanks for the great review!!

 

[happygal]

Bride2B22 - for the folowers - how are you avoiding the outside vendor fee?  Will you be sending a friend or family member to pick up the flowers for you and bing them to the resort?