Canadian Newbies !

[Nikadawn]

Well said Peach! I agree, you clearly picked those two for a reason. Either they do alot of weddings and will be very experienced at putting it together for you or maybe they don't get many weddings and so will be super helpful and accomadating in order to start getting some buzz on forims like this one. I would just suggest that if they don't do weddings very often to make sure you are very clear about every detail of what you want on your day, put it all in writing and send a copy to every person who will be involved in putting it together for you.

 

Originally Posted by Peach 

Sorry, I cannot help you about those specific resorts. However, I am going to be getting married at a resort that I cannot really find much information about either. Just keep searching, and go with your gut; who cares that everyone else doesn't get married there too? To me, that is a selling feature!

 

 

 

[torilynnsmith]

Congrats and welcome to the forum!!! Wish I could help you with info but just keep searching this forum and I am sure everyone who can will help you out!
 

Originally Posted by DwBride2Be 

Hey!!  I am a Canadian Newbie!!  I am planning my wedding for Dec 2012, and hoping for either the Melia Las Dunas or the Paradisus Varadero.   There isn't much feedback about those two resorts, do you guys know anything, or anyone who's had a wedding there?

 

Thanks!!

Super Excited,

Laurie

 

[kat2012]

Hey,

At first I was looking to get maried in Cuba and I found that the most information you can find on tripadvisor!

It is very hard to get info on all those places cause of embargo. But if you email resorts, you will get your answers. Cuban are very nice and will try to help you as much as they can. I had a great experience getting answers from them.
Good Luck!!!

Originally Posted by DwBride2Be 

Hey!!  I am a Canadian Newbie!!  I am planning my wedding for Dec 2012, and hoping for either the Melia Las Dunas or the Paradisus Varadero.   There isn't much feedback about those two resorts, do you guys know anything, or anyone who's had a wedding there?

 

Thanks!!

Super Excited,

Laurie

 

[Peach]

Great advice! Printing everything off - multiple copies - is so important!
 

Originally Posted by Nikadawn 

Well said Peach! I agree, you clearly picked those two for a reason. Either they do alot of weddings and will be very experienced at putting it together for you or maybe they don't get many weddings and so will be super helpful and accomadating in order to start getting some buzz on forims like this one. I would just suggest that if they don't do weddings very often to make sure you are very clear about every detail of what you want on your day, put it all in writing and send a copy to every person who will be involved in putting it together for you.

 

 

 

[DwBride2Be]

Well I definitely want one of those two resorts, so I will be the trailblazer and document my journey here for future use!!

[Peach]

Way to go!
 

Originally Posted by DwBride2Be 

Well I definitely want one of those two resorts, so I will be the trailblazer and document my journey here for future use!!

 

[Nikadawn]

Yeah I thought it was a little pointless myself but they specifically stated that our birth certificate must include our parents' names. A few of the other brides on the forum for our resort contacted them and they said it was needed for the liscense. I won't argue as it's only costing us 40 bucks a piece. As for the passports, it's just for id/proof of your legally visiting the country, all resorts ask to see them when you arrive, ours is simply doing this in advance to save time on the paperwork. When we were there last year for a cousin's wedding they asked to see the passports of the couple and all the witnesses.

 

Originally Posted by kat2012 

When we were getting our documents done, we did not have to get our long birth certificates. Just a regular short one. And we did not need any passports too. i find it is quite weird since we are getting married in Jamaica too.
 

 

 

[kat2012]

I see, that is quite weird that they would have different requests for...
 

Originally Posted by Nikadawn 

Yeah I thought it was a little pointless myself but they specifically stated that our birth certificate must include our parents' names. A few of the other brides on the forum for our resort contacted them and they said it was needed for the liscense. I won't argue as it's only costing us 40 bucks a piece. As for the passports, it's just for id/proof of your legally visiting the country, all resorts ask to see them when you arrive, ours is simply doing this in advance to save time on the paperwork. When we were there last year for a cousin's wedding they asked to see the passports of the couple and all the witnesses.

 

 

 

[Jessica4LUXE]

Welcome to the site ladies! We are a Toronto based planning agency and are here to help! Are any Toronto brides attending the Civilized Bride show this month?

[Lasallebabe]

Welcome to all the newbies! I remember how exciting it was to start on this journey a year ago...I was so pumped and couldn't fill my head with enough ideas and information. My wedding is in 2 1/2 weeks and so I am pretty much done. I'm not sure how to "bump" an old thread so thought I would just post a few comments/suggestions based on my experience to help make your planning somewhat easier.

 

1) First off there are all sorts of fabulous templates on this site which you can't access unless you submit XX number of postings. I by passed that all togethe and put out the $30 ?? right way so I could have immediate access (no, I don't work for this site LOL).

2) Sign up with Michaels and Vistaprint to get on their mailing lists for special offers....you'll be amazed at the savings if you plan it right.

3) Keep an eye on Etsy and Ebay...lots of great stuff come up on there.

4) If you have to order something in bulk for from the US---try and see if you can get a couple of ladies to go in with you on certain items...savings are good!

 

Enjoy exploring this site ladies....you will have a blast.