Azul Sensatori Brides - POST HERE!

Hi!! I am new to this forum and could use some help!

My name is Alissa and we are planning on getting married at Azul Sensatori on April 2, 2011 (tentatively). We are looking different options for photographers then the ones that are contracted through the resort, I know there is a additional fee to bring someone in. We live in Phoenix and I am not sure the best way to go about finding a photographer. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Ladies

Hi!! I am new to this forum but am pretty excited because it looks like you all have a ton of great information!!

We are getting married at Azul Sensatori, tentatively on April 2, 2011. I do have a couple of questions but my biggest one right now is the photographer, I would like to use someone other than the ones that are contracted through Karisma. Any suggestions I live in Phoenix and am not sure how to go about finding someone and so many of you have beautiful photos!!

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Alissa

Welcome Alissa! I have just joined here myself and have been confirmed on 5/28/11 at the Sensatori. All I can tell you, and I'm pretty bitter about it myself right now, is that if you bring a photographer from home, you are required to pay a 3-night stay for them. If you pick a photographer outside of the approved vendor list that resides in Mexico, you must pay a $500 outside vendor fee. Sucks, I know. :-(

 

I hope this helps and I hope you find these boards useful. They have been a lifesaver for me and have fully sucked me in. :-)

 

Take Care!

Hi Alissa!

The best advice is to go back and read through this thread. It's quite lengthy but there's great info!

Okay, best to clear up the photog issue from the start: You CANNOT use a Mexican photographer other than the ones contracted through the resort. If you don't like the ones they have, you must bring someone from outside Mexico. So, don't get your heart set on someone like Elizabeth Medina or Claudia Rodriguez b/c you can't use them If you bring someone, they either have to stay at the resort for 3 nights OR they can stay somewhere else and you pay the $500 outside vendor fee.

Many of us have brought photographers with us and it's been the best decision we've made! You often get more bang for your buck when you bring someone. For me personally, I brought Andrew Jordan. He's based out of Cleveland. Since he has a house near the resort, he chose to stay there and I paid the outside vendor fee (cheaper than a 3 night stay). You can check him out under my siggy.

Amy (Kittenheart) brought Chris Schmitt with her from California and she got fabulous pictures as well! There's lots of great photogs out there you just have to pick one that suits your style and budget.

I hear you!! The whole thing did not make me happy either, so I agree with you. My TA has recommended a photographer in Riv Maya so we will see how things shake out. But I absolutely agree!!

OMG, I leave in 12 hours!! Sorry I haven't been around a lot recently, and I hope everybody is doing awesome. I have spent the past few days running around like crazy trying to get everything finished! I hope everyone has a fabulous next few days, and next time I post, I will be a Mrs!!!!

 

There is no way I'll be getting any sleep tonight!

I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! Have a safe trip, good luck, everything will be wonderful and your day will be amazing, I have no doubt!

Have an amazing time and cherish every moment on your wedding day

HOOOOOOOOOORAAAAAAY Renee your time has come!!!!!! Oh I'm so happy and excited for you! You're going to have the most perfect wedding - enjoy every minute because it goes by in the blink of an eye!

I can't wait to hear all about it once you're a Mrs.!!!!

Thanks for that...my WC always makes me feel like I'm making stuff up Glad you're having fun here. Every once in awhile we should all skip work, eat, drink and be merry!!

Ok, I thought there was a link somewhere that I missed or something. Such a dork!

All thanks to you! Now if you can tell me how to put everyone's to-do's together I may try to start next week. That's if Lindz changes her mind. She told me she was leaving for a business trip this morning so she may be a little busy.

Thanks! The funeral is Saturday, so that will be sad but we do plan to go out for drinks later. Hopefully that will lighten the mood although it kinda seems inappropriate I think we all need a little pick me up.

I looked @ your pics on FB and you looked amazing!! Sorry you don't feel well but at least you didn't feel like that for your wedding (trying to look @ the bright side). Hope you feel better.

Good luck to you and your hubby. I'm sure everything will work out. Going through trials like this will make your marriage stronger. I know it sucks, especially since you built a house and all. The positive in this is being able to meet new people and experience new things.