One Love

Melissa & Gerardo

September 8th, 2022

LOCATION:Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica (www.bahia-principe.com) | PHOTOGRAPHY: TKM Photography (www.tkmphotography.com) | GUEST #:43 | COLOUR PALETTE/THEME:"Champagne, White, & Green. I was looking for very soft colours that would compliment the blue water and sand. There didn't need to be any strong colours as the scenery was beauty itself! The men wore navy blue, and the girls wore a champagne satin. All the flowers at the wedding were white roses, with a compliment of green. The décor was very clean with white, and a touch of champagne or gold." - M | BRIDE'S ATTIRE:Justin Alexander from Mariana's Bridal Boutique (www.marianasbridal.com)| BRIDESMAID ATTIRE:Park & Fifth (www.parkandfifthco.com)| GROOM+GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: 4MenUnited (www.4menunited.com) |HAIR & MAKEUP:Bahia Principe Grand Spa - Aretha (www.bahiaprincipe.com) |PLANNER:Bahia Principe Grand Spa - Delecia (www.weddings2bpjam@bahia-principe.com) BIGGEST CHALLENGE: "The biggest challenge for a destination wedding is getting RSVP's. There was a lot of preperation going into this wedding, as we wanted guests to feel welcomed. We put together things like welcome bags for every room, centrepieces, personalized fans, etc. The resort also needed to know final numbers and names ahead of time, or there were additional charges. Being a destination wedding, some may not agree or wait till last minute to purchase a ticket for the flight. Which put a lot of stress on our end as we needed to order and create items that took weeks at a time. Everything worked out inthe end. The key is to purchase a higher amount then you may need." - M ADVICE: "Our advice to everyone else is that although it is important to listen to the opinions of those who matter to you, it's important to not feel compelled to follow all of them. Especially if it does not line up to your vision. If you start to consider everyone's suggestions, it can at times feel overwhelming, and in the end may not be what you want. Afterall, you cannot make everyone happy. So just remember that it is your wedding.- M • Melissa Belmonte. Published Dec 25, 2022