Grand Palladium Jamaica/Lady Hamilton - 2011 Brides!

[Katis46]

Thanks for the info.  How did you co-ordinate have the outside photographer and makeup/hair people coming into the resort?  Is there a fee the resort charges to have these people come in?  Did you have to work it out or did they work it out themselves? I am very seriously thinking of using the photographer as it's a relief to hear you were pleased so far with them. Thanks for all your help... As my time draws near I may bother you a time or two more

[canadiangirl]

there is an outside vendor fee of 70.00 per person and 300.00 for the photographer.....but its worth it!
 

Originally Posted by Katis46 

Thanks for the info.  How did you co-ordinate have the outside photographer and makeup/hair people coming into the resort?  Is there a fee the resort charges to have these people come in?  Did you have to work it out or did they work it out themselves? I am very seriously thinking of using the photographer as it's a relief to hear you were pleased so far with them. Thanks for all your help... As my time draws near I may bother you a time or two more

 

[BeachBridein11]

We didn't have to pay the $300 vendor fee for the photographer because they booked a room for themselves at the resort at their own cost!  Can't beat that!

 

For the makeup/hair artist... they were able to get access to the resort with an event pass of $70, but since they didn't stay for the wedding... it covered the cost of 2 of my guests for the ceremony/reception.  Saving us $$$$!  Same thing with our videographer, he was able to come in with an event pass as well, no vendor fee!  Wooohooo!

 

Originally Posted by Katis46 

Thanks for the info.  How did you co-ordinate have the outside photographer and makeup/hair people coming into the resort?  Is there a fee the resort charges to have these people come in?  Did you have to work it out or did they work it out themselves? I am very seriously thinking of using the photographer as it's a relief to hear you were pleased so far with them. Thanks for all your help... As my time draws near I may bother you a time or two more

 

[canadiangirl]

im going to talk to our photographer and see if she wants to book a room, i never thought of that lol can you send me a PM and let me know how much you spent on your photographer....or ill PM you

 

thanx for the advice!

[GP Bride]

How far out did you get in contact with your wedding planner? I'm getting married Jan 2012 and I really want to get in touch with my WC and my travel agent says it is too early??

[BeachBridein11]

I probably started communicating 7-8 months out, but that was to make sure we got our main items... Ceremony Location, Ceremony Time, Reception Location and Entertainment (Steel Band, DJ, Zurielamaka, etc.).  All the rest can wait 2-4 months prior, depending how detailed you want to get.  But hey!  If you want to get in touch now, get in touch!
 

Originally Posted by GP Bride 

How far out did you get in contact with your wedding planner? I'm getting married Jan 2012 and I really want to get in touch with my WC and my travel agent says it is too early??

 

[BeachBridein11]

FYI - I finally submitted my review w/pics!  Go check it out!  As always, if you have any questions... just let me know!!

[sunset2012]

Thanks so much for sharing your review and pics BeachBridein11. You looked stunning!! I'm a new bride to the site getting married at Lady Hamilton June 23, 2012. I was also thinking of you using the steel band. Did you provide them with a play list or did they just play traditional Jamaican music?

[sunset2012]

Hello Brides!! I am new to the site getting married at Lady Hamilton on June 23, 2012. I just wanted to say that all the posts and comments have been truly helpful. I have been communicating with WC Simone who has been wonderful in my experience. Congrats to all!!!

[canadiangirl]

awesome hun going to it now, im looking forward to it...as normal you know ill have q's for ya lol
 

Originally Posted by BeachBridein11 

FYI - I finally submitted my review w/pics!  Go check it out!  As always, if you have any questions... just let me know!!