Who's got married at Paradise Cove?

Sparkles7 · 8 Nov 13, 08:11 AM

Hi guys I'm new to this forum & would love some advice/guidance! We are planning to get married apr/may 2015 & have just came across Paradise Cove. It looks amazing. We are in touch with Helen, Elegant Weddings & she seems to know her stuff. I wanted some 'real' stories from people who have got married there! So I believe there is a time-frame you get married in/reception in? Did you have a DJ or what was your entertainment? It just seems like a short timescale to have the ceremony AND reception in? Any stories greatly appreciated! Or for anyone else who is planning their wedding there, I'd love to hear from you! Have you booked date/flights yet & if so who are you doing it all through?

Thanxxx!

Scottishmam · 9 Nov 13, 07:10 PM

Hi I'm getting married at paradise cove next year and have booked through Helen. I've found her very helpful so far. She sent me a rough timetable for the wedding which is:
6:00PM CEREMONY START
6:30PM SOCIAL HOUR
7:20PM GUESTS SEATED FOR DINNER
7:30PM FIRST DANCE, SPEECHES & TOASTS
7:45PM DINNER
8:30PM CAKE CUTTING, SPECIAL DANCES
8:40PM GENERAL DANCING
10:00PM END OF EVENT
4 hours sounded short to me as well but apparently that's normal over there. We have a DJ booked as part of the package. Hope that helps

Sparkles7 · 10 Nov 13, 07:20 PM

That's a great help. Could I message you privately with a few more questions if you don't mind? I see you are Scottish too?!

Morganza · 11 Nov 13, 11:29 AM

I got married there in October - it was wonderful. Absolutely perfect.

Happy to answer any questions.

I did find the 4 hours to be short. Our wedding was scheduled for 5pm and we finished at 9pm (although my brother then hosted an "after party" at his villa which went on until about 3 - apologies to any Windsor Hills neighbours!.)

No DJ, we just recorded some CDs which was fine for us. We only had 31 guests which includes some children. Once you've had the photos, the meal, cake cutting etc you only have a couple of hours left so hiring a DJ seemed a bit OTT for such a small group.

I really should do a wedding report...

PS (another Scot!)

Sparkles7 · 11 Nov 13, 02:12 PM

Hi there thanx for your reply, you have just gave me some food for thought with your wedding... an after party at the villa sounds good! I have a few more questions in relation to your big day, would you mind giving me your email and I could message you privately? Seems like a lot of us Scots seem to want to get married over there?!

Many thanks xxx

Scottishmam · 11 Nov 13, 07:06 PM

No problem. Iv private messaged you with my email address. Morganza has kindly answered loads of questions for me as well

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	9 Nov 13, 07:10 PM Scottishmam Excited about Disney
Scottishmam Excited about Disney Join Date: Sep 13	Hi I'm getting married at paradise cove next year and have booked through Helen. I've found her very helpful so far. She sent me a rough timetable for the wedding which is: 6:00PM CEREMONY START 6:30PM SOCIAL HOUR 7:20PM GUESTS SEATED FOR DINNER 7:30PM FIRST DANCE, SPEECHES & TOASTS 7:45PM DINNER 8:30PM CAKE CUTTING, SPECIAL DANCES 8:40PM GENERAL DANCING 10:00PM END OF EVENT 4 hours sounded short to me as well but apparently that's normal over there. We have a DJ booked as part of the package. Hope that helps

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	10 Nov 13, 07:20 PM Sparkles7 Surfing at Typhoon Lagoon Thread Starter
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Morganza slightly serious Dibber Join Date: Sep 12	I got married there in October - it was wonderful. Absolutely perfect. Happy to answer any questions. I did find the 4 hours to be short. Our wedding was scheduled for 5pm and we finished at 9pm (although my brother then hosted an "after party" at his villa which went on until about 3 - apologies to any Windsor Hills neighbours!.) No DJ, we just recorded some CDs which was fine for us. We only had 31 guests which includes some children. Once you've had the photos, the meal, cake cutting etc you only have a couple of hours left so hiring a DJ seemed a bit OTT for such a small group. I really should do a wedding report... PS (another Scot!) Edited at 11:33 AM.

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