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Hi Brenda, yes I had the same problem with claudia being booked, so I looked through the 3 team members work to see which ones I liked best and citlalli's just stood out more to me, but Eric was my next choice if citlalli wasn't available, because I felt his work was very nice as well. Its so hard to make a decision, but I emailed claudia back today and told her that I'd like to book with citlalli, hopefully she's still available!

If everyone is arriving the same day, I'd have it the next night, but if people are arriving later in the week I'd have it the night before the wedding.

Yes, I've actually just communicated so far through claudia because she is one of her team members

Ok, Leigh your work is amazing! Here are my favorites: 1, 4, 7, 9, 14,16,30, 36, 37, 39,49, 50, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 73, 75, 77, 78,90, 95, 97, 99, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 116, 120, 122, 123, 129, 144, 155 Hope thats not too many!

I also contacted claudia and she was booked for my date, so I requested her team member Citlalli, has anyone used her?

I sent you a pm, good luck!

That's okay melissa, when I found this forum I think I was the only dreams cancun bride and now the group grows bigger by the day, I think there might be 15? of us. So, I'm sure as word of this forum continues to spread you will see some girls on here that will be getting married at the same resort as you. And you'll have tons of great tips to give them because you're already doing the research

Thanks Tammy!

Thanks Ann! I think I'm going to book her and the deposit is small so that helps too! Quote: Originally Posted by akh honestly, i really like her stuff - i say go for it!

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsV-to-be I really like her photos. I think she has a great style. Fun, yet elegant Were her rates affordable? and what resort are you getting married at? Yes, I thought the rates were very reasonable and the deposit was reasonable. Oh, yes, I'm getting married at Dreams Cancun If you want I can pm you the pricing Quote: Originally Posted by Soon to be Mrs. Hull well the groom with the tongue in the ear was icky, and the one with the mom's in the ocean was super cute-but I really like the varieties of the pics. The one from way above the wedding location is amazing. I say go for it!! Thanks Christine! The one from above the location is the gazebo at dreams cancun where I'm getting married! Quote: Originally Posted by RAENJAY I think those look wonderful. I love all the interesting angles.... I think that ultimately, the photos need to reflect your style and personalities. Thank you! I just really want to have some nice pics, and I liked how they had packages that were just for a few hours. We are only having about 25 ppl, so to have someone for 6 hours, I think we would have an obscene amount of pics of all the same people and it would just be a waste. I think there packages give the perfect amount of time and pictures for what we are looking for. Quote: Originally Posted by mgreen I'm like you Jilly.... I'm a bride on a budget. I want nice photos but I don't think I want to spend 50% of my budget on them. or maybe I should. i don't know.... I haven't even looked yet to be honest But I looked at the (Citelli) site and I liked what I saw. I couldn't find where all the pricing was though. have you contacted them yet to find out what the packages are like? Oh and by the way i liked that dude' galley more than the others including Claudia. It seems he really catches the "moment". Its so hard to pick a photographer, I see everyones phenomenal pictures and I am so scared that I'm not going to like mine, but we're going to have a hard enough time paying for the rest of our wedding, so I have to keep the cost of the photographer down. I can pm you their package info if you want, let me know

Thanks Jules! I think thats a good idea! I will have to try this this week.

So as all of you probably know by now I have a very small photography budget, so I've been trying really hard to find someone I can afford that still takes some nice shots. So I contacted Claudia Rodriguez and she wasn't available for my date but her team members were, I looked through her team members work and liked Citlalli Rico. Here is a link to her gallery, please tell me what you think honestly. And remember I am on a budget, so these won't be the same as some of the pics we've grown accustomed to! Claudia Rodriguez, Photographer, Cancun & Riviera Maya

Welcome! Ann is right, you can become addicted to this forum very quickly! In fact, FI is taking a nap right now and thats why I'm on here, hehehe!

Welcome!! I'm a dreams cancun bride too and I'm getting married two days before you!! Let me know if you need help with anything!

Congrats Jules, you must be so happy! What is the wendy plan? I've never heard of that. Congrats Sarah! On the other hand, I was not so good this past week and am up 1 pound, but I'm glad its only a pound, because I didn't exercise all week and had a surprise party to go to which led to eating & drinking. So, I'll just get back on track this week. I went grocery shopping today too, so that will help, we had NOTHING in the house to eat!

Welcome! If you tell us a little about what you're looking for maybe we can help!

I only looked into antigua, I didn't really look into the other islands. I decided on dreams cancun, based on that they allowed children, it was AI, and it was affordable for my guests. I love antigua, but if we went to antigua, I don't think we would have had too many guests because they wouldn't have been able to afford it. I heard sandals resorts are nice, but I've never stayed at one. Tammy (host) is a TA, she may have some good advice for you

I don't, however I looked into antigua for my wedding and I fell in love with it! The flights were a little pricey. Are you thinking about getting married there? I looked into St. James Club, in antigua it seemed really nice

As far as I know they are samples of the ones that come with the package, but I think brenda said in one of her posts that she has two bouquet documents, so I'm not sure if one of hers might be the upgraded bouquets. but hopefully she'll see this post and she'll update us with the additional information she has. She is much farther along in her planning than I am.

I dreaded looking, but it wasn't as horrible as I expected, if anything it gave me a lot of motivation to work out and lose weight. I am hoping to find my dress, but hold off ordering it until late march, if possible. I'd like to lose 30 lbs. by then, I'm at 9 lost right now, but I had a bad week this week, so if I get myself back on track I'm hoping I'll be able to order one a little smaller and then continue losing and have it altered when I'm ready. Thats one of the things I love about maggie sottero's dresses is that they have the corset backs, so if you lose a little gain a little, you still have a little flexibility and your dress will still fit. And I'm sure you both will look beautiful in your dresses.

Welcome! Good luck with your planning, let us know if we can help!

Natalie thats sooo cute! He must hate you!

one more thing Attachment 392 wedding packages 2007.doc

So I decided since there are so many dreams cancun brides that have arrived recently, it would be helpful if we had all of the information in one place. So I'm going to start this thread with the information I've received so far and if anyone else has more information to add please feel free to post. Attachment 386 Attachment 387 Attachment 388 Attachment 390 Attachment 391 VIDEO PACKAGES Dreams Cancun.doc

Well sarah, I'm glad you started this thread, because I too had always wanted the mariachi and now I'm leaning towards the trio as well.