OchoRios 'Waterfall' Wedding 4/22 - We said, "I do"!

[stlrboo]

Quick review as my Sweetie is busy getting caught up, and will write a detailed review as soon as she gets the time.

We were booked through Carnival, and sailed on April 17 on the Triumph. Were met in our cabin with a letter from the Senor MaitreD, informing us of the time scheduled for the ceremony, place, etc., as well as an invite to meet with the Wedding Coordinator the next day to go over final details. Tania Milinkovic, Assistant MaitreD, was our coordinator, and was very friendly and helpful.

We had not opted for the 'video', but a photographer was provided, who also was our 'escort' from and returning to the ship. She too was very hospitable and friendly, and spent the entire day with us. Her name was Crisan Anita Erika, and I would hope that anyone who sails the Triumph in the next several months tells her Dave and Denise say "HI"! Her tour is over soon with Carnival, and she is returning to Romania to be with her husband. The final cost for 'pics' was either a package, or 'by the picture'. We opted for the 'by the picture' which saved us a little, but the cost was really a lot more than I had expected. I believe I would do the video the next time, though it is nice to have a full album of pics. Plus the numerous portraits which were included, as well as a CD and two 16X20 prints on canvas. She also made several 'custom' photos which were really lovely!

Wedding at the 'falls' was absolutely beautiful. Jasmine Fuller of Island Dream Weddings handled the on-shore arrangements and did a wonderful job. From a vintage Cadillac up to the falls with Martin our 'driver', to a guide to explain the foilage, etc.

We have so many pictures to upload and be able to post.

Minister was Garland Black and was great..

Can't say enough about the experience!!

I'd do it again in a heartbeat, but I'm guessing the next one will be our 25 year renewal, so another 'wedding' is out of the question. Cake and champagne/flutes were included, cake cutting, license signing.

Just a beautiful day! I'd highly recommend Island Dream Weddings as well as Carnival for your special day!

Sorry I got carried away with this, but it just started to flow. Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. 'nu2cruise417' is my lovely bride, and hopefully she will also be able to help me field any questions.

 

 

I married my best friend in OchoRios, April 22!

 

Triumph 4/04

Imagination 5/00

OceanBreeze 11/96

USS 'Neversail' SanDiego 10/65

[MandyGirl]

Many congrats you two!!! Sounds like it went beautifully!

 

Were the falls that you married at in the botanical gardens there?

 

~ Mandy

[stlrboo]

Shaw Park Gardens!

 

They actually had a lot of tours, etc. being held at the same time, and held them up only long enough for us to recite our vows..

Lots of congrats and our pics being taken by people on the tours.. Real nice place!!

 

 

I married my best friend in OchoRios, April 22!

 

Triumph 4/04

Imagination 5/00

OceanBreeze 11/96

USS 'Neversail' SanDiego 10/65

[MandyGirl]

Great! Yes, those are the ones we did a tour of - I couldn't remember the name of it until you said it. Beautiful area!! I'm so glad things went well for you two, and many congratulations!!

~ Mandy

[stlrboo]

I'm only guessing, but we were way up the hill. I'm guessing to just about the top...

The 'Falls' that people climb must be further down the mountain. Sure couldn't climb the ones in the background of where we were married!

 

 

I married my best friend in OchoRios, April 22!

 

Triumph 4/04

Imagination 5/00

OceanBreeze 11/96

USS 'Neversail' SanDiego 10/65