Brides Helping Brides ™ - ALL INCLUSIVE WEDDINGS

NICOLEF Posted: Apr 21, 2014 08:11 PM

ALL INCLUSIVE WEDDINGS

anyone have any ideas about all inclusive wedding good choice or no? we are on a budget

haw4 Posted: Apr 21, 2014 09:23 PM

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We looked into it because our budget is very small. We picked a venue that had either option, but after crunching the numbers, we found it cheaper to not do the package. it really just depends on how picky you are about certain things and add ons that you may need. Like our venues all inclusive had a limo service we didn't need, and we could only use it daytime, not to shuttle people from the hotel. so we were paying for that and didn't need it, and then needed extra time for the dj and couldn't negotiate a reasonable price with the places offered. it's entirely possible to do no inclusive and stay on budget.

Djswedding Posted: Apr 21, 2014 10:06 PM

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Sometimes all inclusive weddings are great... Sometimes there's a catch: amount of people, they limit the amount to about 100 and there's a minimum lets say the smallest package is $10k some people can do a lot more with $10k for a wedding if they plan it on their own.

mattandjess2013 Posted: Apr 21, 2014 10:08 PM

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We didn't do an all-inclusive, but I know someone who was looking into it. When all was said and done, she would have paid more than we did choosing our own vendors. Do your research before you book anything and look at different options.

Ellinator Posted: Apr 22, 2014 08:03 AM

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deff negotiate!!

Ellinator Posted: Apr 22, 2014 08:03 AM

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double post sorry!

xBudgetBridex Posted: Apr 22, 2014 08:39 AM

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I think it all depends on what u like and want. We liked Jericho terrace but just for the reception it would cost the same as my all included package. Places that were a better price we didn't like or weren't impressed with what the menu.options were. I.also was in no mood to negotiate. It disgusted me that I was given a quote somewhere say $80/pp for a Fri night in February or March and then another bride in here would post Thier quote fur the same place same time frame same day fit $10 less per person.

NICOLEF Posted: Apr 22, 2014 07:41 PM

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THANK YOU LADIES ALL GOOD IDEAS, I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES . ANYONE EVER BEEN TO THE MEADOW CLUB IN PORT JEFF?

MissMaster13 Posted: Apr 23, 2014 09:12 AM

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I just booked at the Brentwood Country Club. They were recently taken over by Lessings. Tio, the BM, is AMAZING! We are having a blast planning things with him. The place is very simple and pretty and the package deal is right where we wanted to be budget wise :) Check them out!

NICOLEF Posted: Apr 24, 2014 07:40 PM

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THANK YOU SO MUCH

Deirdre-and-Joe Posted: Apr 25, 2014 12:47 AM

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Posted by MissMaster13

I just booked at the Brentwood Country Club. They were recently taken over by Lessings. Tio, the BM, is AMAZING! We are having a blast planning things with him. The place is very simple and pretty and the package deal is right where we wanted to be budget wise :) Check them out!

Agreed!!! Tio has been great the whole time since booking. We've called him with a major concern of ours and he was right there trying to help us (it turned out to be me being me, lol). I also, have a surprise planned for our wedding and went over it with him briefly and asked him not to write it on our contract as I didn't want FH to know. The handful of times, I've called Tio, I've only given him my first name and he knew exactly who I was. I love that it's one party at a time, reasonable and not overly done. The Lessings actually have been at both bridal showcases I went to, which is very impressive.

NICOLEF Posted: Apr 26, 2014 01:29 PM

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THANK YOU FOR THE INFO, WHEN ARE THE BRIDAL SHOWCASES?

lotsoflove Posted: Apr 26, 2014 05:50 PM

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We saw a few package deals out there, but we prefer to pick our own vendors. That way we can customize our wedding and feel confidant that we have the best vendors for us.

MissToMrs Posted: Apr 27, 2014 11:54 AM

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i would do your research- some brides LOVE it because it takes stress away from planning (especially if you are getting married in under a year) or have a busy schedule. Many brides LOVE the all inclusive. I heard great things about East Wind, Sterling, and lessings does all inclusives at some places. I know Brentwood Country Club is supposed to be BEAUTIFUL and has an all inclusive. That being said, it may not be right for everyone. I wanted EVERYTHING and anything for my wedding. We have a band, added A LOT to our reception, needed shuttles for the hotel, didn't need a florist and a whole slew of other different things. We did look and consider it but for us, it wasn't right. Also, like other brides said, just be mindful of numbers because it may or may not always work out to be cost effective! good luck planning!

NICOLEF Posted: Apr 28, 2014 08:12 PM

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THANK YOU MUCH LADIES, ITS SO HARD FOR ME TO PLAN I WORK 2 JOBS AND THAT INCLUDES WEEKENDS AS WELL SO THATS WHY I THINK THE ALL INCLUSIVE WORKS FOR ME. ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW OF ANY BRIDAL SHOWS COMING UP?

NICOLEF Posted: Apr 28, 2014 08:12 PM

ALL INCLUSIVE WEDDINGS

THANK YOU MUCH LADIES, ITS SO HARD FOR ME TO PLAN I WORK 2 JOBS AND THAT INCLUDES WEEKENDS AS WELL SO THATS WHY I THINK THE ALL INCLUSIVE WORKS FOR ME. ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW OF ANY BRIDAL SHOWS COMING UP?

Djswedding Posted: Apr 28, 2014 11:22 PM

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Posted by NICOLEF

THANK YOU MUCH LADIES, ITS SO HARD FOR ME TO PLAN I WORK 2 JOBS AND THAT INCLUDES WEEKENDS AS WELL SO THATS WHY I THINK THE ALL INCLUSIVE WORKS FOR ME. ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW OF ANY BRIDAL SHOWS COMING UP?

Here's the next one I know of!!!