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Just Said Yes February 2022

New Bride! In need of help 😀

Heather, on February 5, 2021 at 4:44 PM Posted in Planning 0 10

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Hello everyone , I recently got engaged in October of 2020. I am beyond thrilled and nervous as the same time . I have no experiences with weddings at all and am planning this on my own .I am looking to get married on February 2 2022. I currently have a budget of 6,000 for my wedding , that budget includes , everything from wedding venue , Ceremony, reception , 7 day stay , and plane tickets . I was looking into a destination wedding at a all inclusive resort in Montego Bay or Negril Jamaica locations. Has anyone gotten married in Jamaica in the past that can share any advice or experiences. Needing a little guidance as to not to get to overwhelmed and enjoy this time as well , any assistance or advice or direction New Bride! In need of help 😀 1

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Courtney · on February 5, 2021 at 4:57 PM
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Hi! Sadly no experience with destination weddings, but I will say if you're looking at more than a handful of people on a guest list $6000 won't be a large enough budget. If it's an elopement with just you and FH it's probably right on target though?
How many people were you hoping to have attend?
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Heather · on February 5, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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Hi Courtney , we are looking to have only roughly 20 people .
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Mrs. Spring · on February 5, 2021 at 5:04 PM
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I would think this would definitely cost MORE than $6k
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Courtney · on February 5, 2021 at 5:05 PM
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Okay! You can look at some all-inclusive resorts and see if they have elopement packages and I would start there, but some alternatives are Air BNBs for the ceremony and reception. You just have to figure out your own catering in that scenario. I think $6000 might be tight for everything you're wanting still. Your 7 night stay alone may end up in that range if you're doing an all inclusive stay.
Does that money also include your dress and photographer?
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Michelle · on February 5, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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No experience there but we’re going to Jamaica to a Sandals resort which is all inclusive. We’re staying at Ochi for 7 days in a 1 bedroom honeymoon suite villa with a butler for $3500. I shopped around with the different airlines & purchased 2 round trip first class tickets for $2224- we leave Phoenix at 5am & land in Jamaica at 220 pm. I know they offer free weddings if you stay 3 days or more. $6k is very doable!
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Claudia · on February 5, 2021 at 6:01 PM
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$6000 seems like a very tight budget, especially with it being a destination wedding. Speak to different resorts you're interested in and see what wedding options they offer.
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Heather · on February 5, 2021 at 6:13 PM
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Thank you so much Michelle. That Information is very helpful . If you don’t mind me asking , what hotel and airline did you find the best deal with ?
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Heather · on February 5, 2021 at 6:14 PM
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Thank you , am looking into different ones now to get options
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Michelle · on February 5, 2021 at 6:36 PM
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I just went on the Sandals website - it’s an all inclusive resort (room, food, alcohol & some excursions). They have so many resorts to choose from! https://www.sandals.com/weddings/
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https://www.perksatwork.com
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Alli · on February 5, 2021 at 9:51 PM
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We planned a wedding in Jamaica and there is no way $6K for 20 people would work. Ours was $22K for 45 guests. Our photographer and videographer alone was $3K for 8 hrs. We did no floral either which saved us $1K. I will say avoid Iberostar and do Sandals! Best wishes!!
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