Ladies - I have a "girly" question re: Ivan's and catcha

[SazO]

Hey ladies and possibly gents

I am in a dilemma as I'm on my fourth pack, unpack, pack, unpack - get my drift?.

I, we are having a special evening at Ivan's and I want to look nice. In that respect, I mean I want to attempt to look nice (I need a miracle not a packing for holiday dilemma!!). I was thinking of wearing a dress and high heels (very high heels). Anyway, my question being, I've never been to catcha or Ivan's before so am unsure of the 'terrain' from where I'd get out of the taxi to where we'd dine. I really don't want to look like a drunken giraffe (ok a midget giraffe) with crazy legs (sober) and potentially a bust ankle if the walk isn't pro-high heels. Is Ivan's (for dinner) very causal or do people get dressed up and make a bit of an effort?. It is a very special night, hence the dress and heels but in the same breath, I don't want to feel uncomfortable (I mean self conscious) if the others ladies are in bikinis and beach cover ups and bare footed/flip flops.

Sorry this is such a random question, but I know that this site is the best for anything you need to know about Negril - love it!

Thanks all, only 2 sleeps and the 4637 mile journey begins - whoopeeeeeeeeeey!!

[nutz4travel]

LOL, don't apologize. The path to Ivan's is fine for heels, I wouldn't personally but I never wear them. At dinner you won't see anyone in bikinis & cover ups. A lot of people in shorts/t shirts and many will be more dressed up. Your table (for the 100 candles) will be set off from the others (the other side of the cove), so you won't actually be seated around any one else. If you want to get dressed up, go for it, it's your night

Attached is a picture of the path to Ivans



And the spot they do the 100 candles dinner (in the daytime)...



Hope this helps! Enjoy

[SazO]

LOL, don't apologize. The path to Ivan's is fine for heels, I wouldn't personally but I never wear them. At dinner you won't see anyone in bikinis & cover ups. A lot of people in shorts/t shirts and many will be more dressed up. Your table (for the 100 candles) will be set off from the others (the other side of the cove), so you won't actually be seated around any one else. If you want to get dressed up, go for it, it's your night

Attached is a picture of the path to Ivans



And the spot they do the 100 candles dinner (in the daytime)...



Hope this helps! Enjoy

That is the most detailed and perfect reply I could've wished for. Thank you so much!!.
I am so looking forward to the 100 candles - I've heard so much about it, it's going to be a memory that will be with me forever!.
I can breath a huge sigh of relief to now know I can walk on the surface with heels LOL (maybe like a Bambi on rum but hey).
I can't thank you enough for your reply Nutz. Hopefully I will be able to upload a photo of our table just before sunset......arghhh so excited I'm going to burst lol

[nutz4travel]

You are most welcome! I know you'll love it and have no doubt it will be magical

We actually watched them setting up for the 100 candles that day (there isn't normally a table over there), but that is the only picture I took for some reason...

[SazO]

I didn't realise it is as secluded as it is. Hubby to be might even get a kiss (in public) if it's that secluded LOL. I just hope we catch it at the right time and there isn't a sudden downpour!. I can imagine it is going to be breathtaking sitting there watching the sun melt into the sea - I'm stupidly excited now, big kid really LOL.
This time next week we will be there now, if it wasn't for the time difference (it's 6:32pm here- UK).
I'm sure the next few days are going to fly by with my obsessive pack-unpack-single-digit-fidget-isease!.

[nutz4travel]

I just realized - I believe there is gravel at the entrance from the road - just a small piece and then you're good. No one will see you though so no need to look graceful

[SazO]

I just realized - I believe there is gravel at the entrance from the road - just a small piece and then you're good. No one will see you though so no need to look graceful

You are so kind. Thank you Nutz. I can manage a bit of gravel/persuade N to give me a piggy back over that short bit <smile> I can't believe it, I thought it was Monday yesterday (N's stooooopid work shift patterns). I now have 2 sleeps. It's so odd thinking "what shall I do next weekend?, I know, sit on the beach, sip some dirty bananas, eat some jerk chicken, catch some rays and finish the weekend at Ivan's ......... Lovely," that beats any other weekend!.

[CherryNorth49]

I'm looking at your table right now SazO. There is a little graval at the driveway as 2nutz said, the rest is paved. It is a bit uneven in places. I am not the steadiest person, so I tend to keep my heels a little flatter here. But that is because my balance is awful. Just keep an eye out for steps. They appear in unexpected places. You really are totally off on your own. They were setup two nights ago and it was beautiful. You are going to love it!

[negrilbound]

What is 100 candles ? I am heading back in january to Xtabi,,,,,This sounds like fun time

[lawngirl]

Ive been to CAFS many times, returning in 2015, high heels, um, I would leave them at home. You can be sexy without having to worry about breaking your ankle. Have an amazing time, you will be overwhelmed by how beautiful it is.