Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall

[Kcusack89]

@@tiffanyt I think it's more like I want this book it lol. We're doing steel drum at cocktail too. Hoping to grt a four man band....but I could be wrong lol I wish I was going tomorrow!

[Bride2Be2017]

The pictures wont upload to my gallery for some reason so I put up a temporary album

EDit: @@tiffanyt send me a message and I'll give you the link for pics. 

I didnt have time to do a make-up trial unfortunately. So hair and makeup is a big thing I'll still need to figure out. Also, regarding our cocktail hour, right now we are planning for the decks. I think we'll forgo live entertainment for the cocktail hour and just have music - reggae vibes and sunset should set the mood for the reception. I haven't quite yet decided on DJ and other vendors yet but doing a lot of research on that today. Looking for vendors with multi-service offerings to minimize the outside vendor fee. I'll let yall know what I find. Hope that the staff and everyone at the hotel are ok. Rain and wind is expected but im hoping everything will be just fine after the storm passes. 

Edited October 2, 2016 by Bride2Be2017

[Kcusack89]

@@Bride2Be2017 life saver your pictures are beautiful and I'm even more excited to be using the decks for cocktails and large gazebo for ceremony

 

When's your wedding?

@@Bride2Be2017 PS basically screen shorted all those picturws

[Bride2Be2017]

@@Kcusack89 glad the photos helped! I moved the album to a private link now because I may use them on my wedding website. We are still working out the date, pro/conning a date in july versus aug but should know soon. I just showed my fiance the pics again and he actually likes the idea of a reception on the decks (good idea @tiffanyt) if we cant get the terrace. I wasn't expecting him to be so open to it so I think we just may go with that now. Decisions, decisions! 

[tiffanyt]

@@Bride2Be2017 message sent! Yeah, you can def book the decks now and then if it turns out the terrace is available then you could always switch to that later. The decks are beautiful and I keep thinking about the beautiful pictures that could be taken there!

What did you think about the rooms? Were you able to look at a few? How was the construction?

[Bride2Be2017]

The rooms: I keep comparing them to the rooms I've seen and stayed in at the Luxury Bahia Príncipe in RB which were huge and pretty much came with a welcome bag - Appleton rum, coffee, and a huge goodie bag of souvenirs if you are willing to listen to the vacaction club pitch. The rooms at Hyatt were smaller and not as glam but well-appointed nonetheless. I liked that they are keeping the classic looking pineapple lamps in the older models. My fiancé is more discerning when it comes to these things but he made the excellent point of how comfy the beds were. So comfortable that we actually considered ordering in dinner from room service. Glad we went out that night though because we had an excellent dinner at Di Roza, amazing cocktails at Fez, caught some shows and a glimpse of a wedding reception on the ballroom terrace. Construction seemingly non-existent. Didn't see any. But they did tell us on our tour that new carpeting was coming to the hallways in the lower category rooms to match the vibe of Hyatts international brand. Blue and sandy hues is the planned color palette rather than the red and pink from the old ritz Carlton design.

The junior suites are all remodeled and look as fantastic as the pictures. Those are the rooms with the deep soak tub and open concept multi-level bedroom/sitting area.

[tiffanyt]

@@Bride2Be2017 the beds are really comfortable! That was one thing my fiance and I made a note of lol! Are you going to stay in a junior suite for your wedding or one of the other suites? I considered it but we were fine with the regular rooms so we're just going to stick with that and sue that money for something else. I am going to switch to the Zilara though and then book a one bedroom suite for the night before my wedding day at the Ziva for myself and the bridal party to get ready on the day of the wedding. I was going to book the room in the spa but it can only hold 10 ppl and I have 7 bridesmaids so I think with my mom, makeup artist, hair stylist and photographer it would be too cramped. 

[Kcusack89]

Hey guys I had to cancel but was able to reschedule in January so fingers crossed for good travel weather then!

I'm doing the zilara swim up suite and can't wait!

[tiffanyt]

@@Kcusack89 I'm glad you got to reschedule! Yes, hopefully the weather will be in your favor then! The swim up suite will be really nice!

[Bride2Be2017]

@@Kcusack89 January is a great time to visit, you are doing the big day preview so the hotel rate will be the same right? 

Also ladies, I thought it might be good to just share any Hyatt Rose Hall wedding pictures/videos we come across online. Here's one I just found: 

Denise Mason

 

I still like this one better, which I think is currently the most popular online: 

In His Image

 

I'm hoping to find and share additional photos of weddings here as more brides discover and book this venue. 

Also, here is information on cruise timetables around the world. I would imagine that popular attractions on the island may get super crowded when cruise ships are docked. So it might be good to check this list first before planning any excursions before or after your wedding date. I wouldnt recommend overwhelming guests with this information, but a good resource for us as we plan. I looked up our wedding dates and we are all clear for 2 days before and after our weddings - nice! Anything beyond that, you might want take a look.  

Finally, any updates from @@jjbrown? I just realized we will have the same wedding date!!! After much thought, thinking of having the ceremony on the sky lounge after all. It'll be hot, so thinking of providing parasols for guests. Almost certain that my bridesmaids will have parasols instead of bouquets. @@tiffanyt are you having your ceremony on the sky lounge as well?