Wyndham Nassau & Crystal Palace Casino

[kisha311]

Anyone been married there, getting married there, or considering it? I'm planning my wedding for June 22, 2013 and I am overwhelmed! Looking forward to it though.

[MissBubbles205]

Hey Kisha!.. Congrats on your upcoming Bahama wedding!!.. 

 

Unfortunetly it doesn't seem like many people on this forum are getting married in the Bahamas.. (

 

My Fiance and I were planning to get married at the Cloisters and One and Only and stay at Atlantis for our May 2013 wedding, but now we are thinking of alternate resorts just in case.. I just heard of Crystal Palaace the other day via a co-worker. I'll have to check their website out!

 

Have you already booked the resort?

[kisha311]

Miss Bubbles, you are correct I believe I am in the minority. Yes, I actually signed the contract yesterday. The wedding team there has been excellent from the day I requested information. I've had 4 conference calls with the coordinator already to answer all questions, and discuss any concerns. I considered the Atlantis but the cost for the reception was just too much for us since we will be having a large group of people, over 100 guests. The room rate offered is great and all of the amenities and included services are great. I just want a pretty beach back drop, good food, and a good time. The Wyndham is offering all of the above! They really go out of their way to work with you regardless if you've signed a contract with them or not. I can't stop gushing over my experience thus far!

[MissBubbles205]

Aww.. Well that is awesome!! Congrats!!..

 

Wow.. Over 100 guests. I couldn't imagine!.. I agree about Atlantis reception prices, they are a bit steep esp for 100!.. We are looking into doing our reception at Luciano's.. I've seen many past brides had their reception there and none of them had a negative comment. It's an Italian restaurant and seems to have great prices.

 

May I ask what kind of room rate you recieved and the amenities they offer?

[kisha311]

Well the room rate varies by time of year, but they gave me $119 vs $229 at the Atlantis. As far as amenities, automatic upgrade for us from the day we check in, not just wedding night. The menu options and choices are very flexible and they are willing to make substitutions at no additional cost.

[MissBubbles205]

 

Originally Posted by kisha311 

Well the room rate varies by time of year, but they gave me $119 vs $229 at the Atlantis. As far as amenities, automatic upgrade for us from the day we check in, not just wedding night. The menu options and choices are very flexible and they are willing to make substitutions at no additional cost.

 

 Ahh okay.. That is a great deal!.. I'm gonna check this one out and see what the FI thinks )

Hopefully some other past or future brides will pop up and share the experiences / planning with you.

[dominiqueamber]

Congrats on your wedding...I've been to Wyndham a few times but only to a wedding in Sheraton. It seems we get a few ladies who are having Bahamas weddings but even fewer come back to leave a review. What else do you have to plan, maybe I can help by getting answers to your questions.

Originally Posted by kisha311 

Anyone been married there, getting married there, or considering it? I'm planning my wedding for June 22, 2013 and I am overwhelmed! Looking forward to it though.

[kisha311]

Originally Posted by dominiqueamber 

 

Congrats on your wedding...I've been to Wyndham a few times but only to a wedding in Sheraton. It seems we get a few ladies who are having Bahamas weddings but even fewer come back to leave a review. What else do you have to plan, maybe I can help by getting answers to your questions.

Dominique,

 

Thanks so much for offering to help. I read your blog and was so amazed at everything that went into the planning and the tremendous amount of DIY! All of my stress now is coming from determining how much the hotel will charge me to put sashes on the chairs for the ceremony as well as table runners for the reception. I know it's cheaper for me to bring my own supplies, but they don't make it easy for you to DIY a lot of stuff. For instance, the cost to rent speakers for the reception cost the same per hour as paying for one of their DJ's. I have no choice except to use their DJ in this case, but I really didn't want to. So, if you know of anyone willing to do my set-up leg work that would be cheaper than the hotel, I would be willing to pay! I am also waiting to receive some quotes from the florists that the hotel contracts with. I think I will have artificial flowers and bring my own, but once again, it gets expensive to get someone to set-up the tables. Do you see where I'm coming from? 

[dominiqueamber]

Thanks..there's still so much to do! Thats the issues I'm running into they don't exactly make it easy for you to save money...pm me your wedding date and time, how many chairs/tables and I'll get a quote for you...are you working with a wedding planner or just the wyndham planner? what's their dj run? I know two guys who dj on the island with equipment, it may be cheaper.

Originally Posted by kisha311 

Dominique,

 

Thanks so much for offering to help. I read your blog and was so amazed at everything that went into the planning and the tremendous amount of DIY! All of my stress now is coming from determining how much the hotel will charge me to put sashes on the chairs for the ceremony as well as table runners for the reception. I know it's cheaper for me to bring my own supplies, but they don't make it easy for you to DIY a lot of stuff. For instance, the cost to rent speakers for the reception cost the same per hour as paying for one of their DJ's. I have no choice except to use their DJ in this case, but I really didn't want to. So, if you know of anyone willing to do my set-up leg work that would be cheaper than the hotel, I would be willing to pay! I am also waiting to receive some quotes from the florists that the hotel contracts with. I think I will have artificial flowers and bring my own, but once again, it gets expensive to get someone to set-up the tables. Do you see where I'm coming from? 

[kisha311]

Well we have cancelled our wedding at this location. At this time, we are looking for a new resort and location. After doing some additional research and reading some very unfavorable reviews about the property, we decided to cancel. I am hoping to book another location and get my same date soon. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I have also reached out to a travel agent, so maybe this time things will be better. This sucks