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Quote: Originally Posted by KimmyG I found an awesome photographer that will shoot our wedding for the cost of travel. We're in the process of putting together a contact. For those of you who have gone thru this, what were the most important things you think need to be added in the contract? What do you wish you would have included? Hmm, question for you. Is the photographer new? The reason I ask, is because your photographer should already have a contract for you to sign. Quote: Originally Posted by KimmyG Has anyone brought a videographer with them? That's an interesting concept! For other people who are just paying the cost of the trip... you pay 100% to the travel agent up front for the photographer? So no exchange of money with the photographer himself? It's strange to me to pay it all upfront, wish there was a way to just pay the deposit, then the rest after the events. I did a free wedding give-a-way, last year and sent the client an email from my travel agent on what the travel costs were, they paid me that amount and then I sent it to the travel agent. The reason you can't pay them the remaining balance until after the wedding, is because usually the travel fees are due 45 days before the travel date, so they need those funds in order to pay for the remaining balance. I know it's a little scary for some of you to hand over thousands of dollars to someone you might not have met before, but if you get a contract from the photographer you should be protected. Just make sure you read it throughly. I had a destination wedding as well, and just had faith that it would work out in the end. :-)

Hi christy and welcome to the forum. You came to the right place, we have many Punta Cana brides on here, that have already done so much research or wrote reviews that should come in handy during your planning process. Happy planning

Hmmm, I'd say about 1/2 by guests used the fans, it happened to be hot but a little windy the day of the wedding, but when the wind wasn't blowing it helped with the heat.

Congrats on finding a photographer, One big decision checked off your list. :-)

Congrats on your engagement and welcome to the forum. This is a great place to be for anyone planning a destination wedding. Happy Planning

Congrats on your wedding, and welcome to the forum. I' am sure your wedding was beautiful, you should post a review and photos, for help other Punta Cana brides.

Congrats on your upcoming wedding and welcome to the forum. Once you gain more points you'll be able to view attachments, this policy was put into place so that active forum members get the full benifits of this forum, but honestly you'll love it here and want to stick around. We have so much helpful information on here. Happy planning

Hi bosola, and welcome to the forum. You have come to the right place for planning your destination wedding, we have so many reviews on just about all the popular locations that should help you. Best of luck and congrats on your engagement.

Hi Lisa and welcome to the forum, we have many Punta Cana brides on the forum that should be able to offer some help, during your planning process. Happy planning. :-)

Hi Abby and welcome to the forum. This is a great place to land for anyone planning a destination wedding, we have so many reviews on many different locations that should help in your planning, if you need it.

I think it's totally fine to suggest certain poses or maybe even a cool edit that you seen done in other photos. Now if you give them a list of like 50 shots you want, then yeah I can see that taking the creativity away from the photographer, but honestly I love it when brides/grooms gives me suggestions, it gives me a feel of their style and that way I can gear their photos in that direction.

Oh you'll love it there. I almost got married there, it's a great location and perfect if anyone in your family surfs.

If your not figuring in Travel, then I think it's possible to find a photographer that fits that budget. Something to keep in mind when bringing your photographer with you, Most of the time the photographer will need to stay at the resort for 2-3 days, so along with the airfare for them and and assistant, they would need to cover the cost of the room charges (most of the time the photographer and assistant share a room) Of course having a photographer there for 2-3 days gives you so much more coverage then someone you might find locally. Best of luck, I'm sure it will work out in the end. :-)

Hmm, have you thought about going to your local jewerly store and having a custom ring made for you? I had my wedding band done, and it's not as expensive as you might thing.

Hi Cynthia and welcome to the forum. We have a lot of information on Jamaica, that should help during your planning process. OH and good to see another MI member.

A lot of brides on the forum choose Dreams as their AI resort. We have many reviews and photos of that resort, just search for "Dreams Cabo" and you'll get several reviews come up.

Quote: Originally Posted by Megan24 I have looked at a lot of work of Juan Carols and he is amazing. I have a family friend that is a pro photographer. I am debating on paying for her flight and resort stay. It all depends what the prices of what my W.C comes back with. . I' am not sure who your family friend is, but I hired Juan Carlos for our wedding and he is simply amazing. He is $$$. but if your budget allows for it, it's money well spent. I have my wedding slideshow below in my siggy, if you want to look at more of his work.

I agree, if I were to suggest a time, I would suggest first thing in the morning with a different dress. I think after your ceremony, and photos you might run into a time crunch or maybe not want to leave your reception to do more photos. You can usually find a cheaper 2nd dress for the TTD session, wear your hair down and then just get ready once for the wedding.

I' am so thrilled you love your photos. Ladies there are even hotter ones of both of them, however I wanted to keep their idenity concealed as much as possible on my blog. :-) But the both them totally rocked it out and looked amazing. It was so much fun hanging out with these ladies, I was trying to convince the both of them to go out to some clubs that night, since they were looking fabulous. Did you guys go out? I loved "T's" tattoo as well, if I had the courage to get one, I would get something like that.

Hi Kim, and welcome to the forum. Don't be stressed, we have so many threads already on Punta Cana and we have some amazing travel agents on the forum, all of which should help you in deciding on a resort. :-)

Hi Nicole, and welcome to the forum. We already have many threads on Punta Cana, that should help during your planning process.

OH that is stunning, and you look amazing in it. Great choice.

Hello Adrianne, and welcome to the forum. I think you'll love this forum, as we have so many reviews and photos already on the forum that should assist you during your planning process.

Hello Mina, and welcome to the forum. This is a perfect place to be for planning your Cancun wedding, we already have so much information on here, that should help, if you need it.

Hi Cailynn, congrats on your engagement and welcome to the forum.