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Quote: Originally Posted by Clussy75 I'm going to get mine at Paper Lanterns, Party Supplies and Chinese Paper Lanterns - PaperLanternStore.com (thanks to suggestions from some gals on this forum) and their prices are pretty decent. Thanks for the suggestion, I'm going to take a look!

Quote: Originally Posted by LisaG I don't know either, but I love your siggy pic!! BTW when I was at Dreams Tulum last week, I printed some of your pics that you took for ideas on hair and aisle set up's and your name was on the pic. Sandra said, "Oh you know Sol....I LOVE HER =)" She said she will be attending your wedding.... Lisa, I've meet Sandra while she was working at the Paradisus Riviera, back in the days I used to shoot lots of weddings there, she ROCKS!!!, we became good friends, and yes! she's invited to my wedding. Congrats on getting married at Dreams Tulum, I like it a LOT! and Sandra will do great coordinating...

Quote: Originally Posted by akh i have no idea where to get those (maybe try Party supplies, crafts, party decorations, toys: Oriental Trading), but i LOVE your siggy picture, Sol! Gracias Ann!, having this photo done was tons of fun!, I can't wait for my wedding!!! hope to get super great pics!

Hi ladies! Has any one found a website with good deals for paper lanterns and lighting supplies? My wedding is going to be "in the jungle" ... kind of.. no much light around the area where the reception will be , and I'm thinking on filling it up with paper lanterns and lights everywhere, so... any suggestions?

Quote: Originally Posted by DestinationBrideApril08 This is a place I'm looking at. Has anyone been married here? Please help if you have! Thanks! I photographed a wedding there last Aug 19/06 beautiful location!, here are some pics: The band that played during the wedding was AMAZING!! If you want to see more pics, click on this links: Sol Tamargo Photography Wedding Photojournalism Sol Tamargo Photography Wedding Photojournalism

Quote: Originally Posted by AmyB79 Have you ever thought about renting a villa? There are a lot of them in St Thomas and they look amazing! Private pool, beach front terrace... someday I want to rent one for a vacation I shoot a wedding in St. John on Jul 2, and the family rented a couple of Villas for accomodations, the wedding was only 13 guests, ceremony was at the beach, private, beautiful!!!, and lunch reception was at the Villa, I think for an intimate wedding this is the way to go, here are some pics: This are some of the ruins of Sugar Mills that you can find along the island, there are lots, we didn't had time to drive and photograph in all of them, but this is "Paces Mill" St John is 30-45 mins ferry ride from St. Thomas If you want to see more check out this links: Sol Tamargo Photography Wedding Photojournalism Sol Tamargo Photography Wedding Photojournalism

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha Is anyone getting married at either Tulum, Akumal, or Coba? We are looking at Tulum right now...their rates are really good and their wedding packages are super! I posted this on the main GBP thread, but I think it's a "sticky" and didn't get bumped. Martha, I've shoot weddings there and like all the tree options they have, but the gazebo in the tulum side is gorgeous!, look at this pics: If you want to look at more images at weddings check out this slideshows: http://www.soltamargo.com/weddings/tobi&jon http://www.soltamargo.com/weddings/susan&aaron http://www.soltamargo.com/weddings/trina&terrance

Quote: Originally Posted by dallas_texas09 Has anyone gotten married in Mexico in November? My wedding is on November 24. I want an outdoor reception but my WC suggested against it. She said the weather might be rainy so it's safer if I have it indoors. Any takes on this? I live here, and all I can say is that the weather in the caribbean is always unpredictable BUT, you are planning on a destination wedding!, so OUTSIDE!!!!!, I can't believe the WC is recomeding inside... , they always have a plan B, so no worries, plan it outside and if it rains, you can move somewhere else... My wedding is on december 6, and I'm also afraid of mother nature trowing a surprise, but no matter what I'm planning for a palmgroove beach view... if it rains, we will run to the palapa!

Thanks Kay!, I have to get on that...lots to think about!!!... Glad you like the canopy, I'm sure you can make yours as pretty...

Quote: Originally Posted by Galit I tried searching the forum, but could only find bakeries in Cabo... does anyone know where I can order a wedding cake near my hotel? There's a place in Playa del Carmen, "La Creperia" that bakes delicious cakes, I tried to find it online, but it seems that they don't have a website. Yazmin de la Mora, lives in Playa and she's my wedding coordinator, and she's in the food and catering business, I'm totally sure she can help you, she's a member of the forum too, but here's her email: [email protected]

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama Hi Dreams Cancun ladies!! I was wondering if any of you would have an answer to a few questions. 1. Is the ceremony private? Or can anyone on the beach come and watch? 2. Is the reception private? Or are you with other hotel guests? I think all my other questions have been covered in this post, so if anyone could answer these 2 that would be great!! Laura, Here's a pic from the gazebo, ( a videographer friend of mine was joking with me about this photo, he wants to borrow my helicopter!!, haha... ) I shoot this pic from a room balconie at the 12 floor... This gazebo is pretty private, and it's not at the beach level, so no, you WON'T get speedos in your wedding photos... haha... if you want that, I can suggest other locations... jk.. If any one wants to see more pics of this wedding venue, let me know!...

Quote: Originally Posted by KayKay Okay so in the last week I have checked the following off of my list: -Booked wedding at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa -Created std magnets on Vista Print. -Ordered invitations on Products*Page -Created std flyers to send with magnets..... What's next? Kaykay, Good for YOU!!! I'm so behind with my planning!, (wedding on december 6... whew!!!!!!) we just have our magnets deliver and need to send them out, so I'm wondering what do you mean by " -Created std flyers to send with magnets" ... I also need more ideas!!!... BTW, GREAT location !!!!! I really really like Palladium!, GREAT CHOICE!!! , here are a couple of pics of the beach setting, amazing view!...

Quote: Originally Posted by brigopens Matt -- While I understand your frustration, please recognize that some of us have already booked our weddings there! It's not possible to change now, so what we've got is what we've got. While I'd imagine that your negative posts certainly do drive some guests away from the resorts, please realize that they also incite panic and hysteria among those who are already committed to going there. I'm living with one of those brides now, and your posts certainly aren't helping to calm her wedding nerves (or mine for that matter!) I totally understand your situation, we are planing our own wedding and it's a lot of things to deal with, and we just want everything to go perfect and smooth on our wedding day!... I'm sorry If with our posts about EDR we are making you and your bride to feel panic..,I really think that any couple on a wedding day is "untouchable" and deserve to have the wedding they planned on, and paid for, perfect in every sense! so, NO ONE has the right to mess with that, even less when you are bringing business to the Resort. There are many hotels around the Riviera Maya that ask for a "fee", and EDR has been inconsistent with their policies, and they have been changing wedding coordinators all the time, our clients have experienced that, and we are just trying to warn future couples of this situation. However, we will continue shooting weddings at EDR because the location is higly requested. I particulary LOVE the El Dorado Seaside Suites, and I really hope Lomas Travel look into the best interest of their clients by allowing them have the wedding photography they want. This is a lot of blablabla... you are going to be fine, and have a wonderful wedding !!! from the bottom of our heart we wish you a happy day!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by patrickaya Photographer - when it came to selecting Sol Tamargo, we pretty much made up our mind as soon as we saw her website. We looked at about 5 different Mayan Riviera photographers, and her work blew everyone else away! Sol and her assistant Vincent were so amazing, they fired off 400+ shots in 5 hrs, and almost every shot we got was so amazing.. All of our friends and relatives could not believe how amazing her work is! Patrick, thanks a lot for posting this review, I feel humble with your comments, you and Steph were awesome, and I have to say that there was a poweful force making everything so perfect for your wedding day; sunset was the most amazing sunset I have seen at the Riviera Maya.... a divine touch...

Ann, WOW!!!!.... I love Mexico and I love the place you choose for your wedding, sooo beautiful., you looked gorgeous!!! and I love your veil, can you tell me where did you get it??... I'm shopping!!!!... Leigh, great job, very nice...congrats..

Matt and I have been looking for a NON Resort wedding location in the Mayan Riviera for our wedding on december., and we found this one: http://www.secretjewels.com.mx I'm in Atlanta, he is in Playa del Carmen, so Matt went down and shoot this photos, to show me the location, this aren't edited or really artistic, but they show how the place looks like: matt adcock photography First photo is the beach view from one of the villas; Second photo is the main gate, the entrance... then there's this "jungle path" that leads to the palapa... then there are photos of the Villas... I like it!!! This is a new place, they are still working on it, it will look nicer.. I'm picturing ceremony on the beach, and reception on the palm tree area, having the palapa in case of rain... They are building a swimming pool, they said it will be ready in 6 weeks.. I imagine lots of tikki torches, candles and lights making this place perfect... Oh! and Ilse the owner has been great, responding quickly to my emails!! So, I tough I needed to share with other brides looking for this kind of venue. There are 3 villas, that can be rented to stay there the whole week. Or you can stay in Cancun or Playa and just hire transportation to come here for the wedding. This place is located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, on Playa del Secreto.... We haven't book yet, but I'm hoping by next week Matt and I will have a location and a wedding coordinator to help us start the planning!.. YEAY!!!! Hope this helps other brides looking for the perfect NON Resort beach wedding location!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by PaulaV Great find Susan! I am so excited to get married there! The pictures are beautiful - wouldn't expect anything less from Sol! I really like the sepia coloured ones at the end. Hmmm.... remember Matt's post about standing outside the gazebo for best lighting and less intrusion? I think these came out great inside the gazebo. Wonder if they needed to use a flash? ~Knock on wood~ I want my reception out on the terrace. Hope I didn't just jinx myself for bad weather. Jill, I had seen that one once before, very nice as well. Paula, It was actually me talking about the "gazebo lighting difficulties" and YES I used an off camera flash, controled by a transmiter on my camera, so everytime I wanted it to go on, I trigger it... it worked very good. Terrace is really nice, very private and you have the amazing blue of the ocean in front of you. I'm glad these images are helping future brides!

Quote: Originally Posted by JAB Does anyone have pictures of the different settings for a wedding at the Lindo? I have a few to share: Sol Tamargo Photography Wedding Photojournalism Sol Tamargo Photography Wedding Photojournalism Sol Tamargo Photography Wedding Photojournalism First wedding, Maryea & Nate was at Lindo, resort is really beautiful, but I didn't like the choice for the ceremony location, next to the "beach toys".. they have a wide big beach that can be use away from that. The other 2 weddings are at "Del Mar" (next to Lindo) This is a huge resort, that has lots of nice places were to take photos, it's really cool... Hope this images help you visualize the location... Saludos!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Susan101207 Maybe you ladies have seen these before...but while searching Sol's blog for pics of Dreams Cancun, I also found these of Dreams Tulum (from May of '06). Thought I'd share. I know there are a lot of Newbies out there too who might like to take a look. http://www.soltamargo.com/weddings/kristina&jeremy/ Susan, thanks for the link to this slideshow!.. this is a wedding I did more that 1 year ago, and let me tell you that I absolutely LOVE LOVE it. I have had other requests to go and shoot there but for so many reasons I haven't gone back yet. For new brides, I will highly recommend this place if you are looking for a "small resort" with a mexican feeling to it., chapel is wonderful, so cute!, and the beach is great!...., on top of that, wedding coordinator Sandra is just awesome to work with.. So, thumbs up for this Dreams Tulum...

Quote: Originally Posted by anacgarcia your pictures are amazing Loreta!! I love them!!!! congratulations!! And great work Sol!!! like always!! Thanks Ana!!.. The truth is that Loreta has been one of my favorite brides ever!, she had the perfect attitude of just enjoying the day, looking like a queen, and feeling it!, so happy..soooo sexy!!!... I was really happy to be there!!!

Loreta, I'm so happy to see your photos here!, thanks for sharing with other brides. I have to tell you that I admire the awesome job you did with all the decor, I know those where all your ideas and they worked fantastic!. I have to tell other brides something that I loved!!! and haven't seen in other ceremonies.... When walking the aisle, your bridesmaids were first as usual...but then, they played a song....you were hidding... and there were minutes before you appear, that anticipation to see the bride coming was SOOO exciting, I was really feeling the emotion, and looking at Kashif face to see his reaction... and then your face of happiness when you started walking..., those minutes of anticipation made the moment of your appearance more dramatic... WOW, here comes the bride!!!!!!.... What song was it??.. Do you mind sharing? I have SOOO many amazing photos of you, and of you and Kashif together..., if I would have included all in the slideshow it would be hundreds...; you had the perfect attitude, and I think I'm going to write a post about this... how to look amazing on your wedding photos!!!!..., so thanks a lot for having me there, AND for the inspiration!!!

Gracias!!!!... you are so nice!!...

I think I have to give my side of the story!... if you ladies were tearing up, imagine my self!!! When Matt emailed me for the first time, sending the engagement photos he shoot of my clients, and writing with great passion about how lucky we were to do what we do, I was instantly touched, and I told to my self: "solecito.. this is a great friend to have!! ".. After a couple of months he finally came (alone his buddy couldn't make it.. fate??).. we hang out for 10 days, and I "knew" he was the one..., at the airport when he was leaving, I told him: "we are meant to be together.. you'll see"... imagine his face.. hahaha!!!.. he told me, wait to meet me a little more, I'm a crazy guy!!!...( I guess I'm crazy too!!) When he left, I told my friends, I just meet the guy I'm going to marry!!!.. he doesn't know yet, but we will marry.... you'll see... Well, Matt went back home, with a mexican bacteria in his stomach, but that didn't keep him from returning a month later, 8 pounds skinnier, hahaha..., but back to Mexico and to me... He already told the story about the hurricane wilma, and our "extra time together"..., then we spent christmas together and the next time we saw each other (the fifht time) was at his sister wedding..., you read the story..., I got a ring!!!... and the photos to tell the story!, didn't he got the greatest idea??... I was clueless..., So to make a long story short... I am so excited about life!, I meet my parter and soulmate! and we share the passion for what we do!!! Thanks everybody for all the nice comments!, I can only agree that he is cute!.. haha... and that we are meant for each other... Our wedding plans for december are still on the process, there are lots of things going on in our life!!! I'm sooo happy!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt Adcock Sol is the boss, for sure! She has so many super great ideas....We are excited! That's my guero!!!.. haha!... Welcome to the forum!!!, hope we can get some ideas here for our OWN wedding, we have been so busy with other couples weddings, but our turn is comming soon!!!... Also, hope you post in here some suggestions that will help brides to get better wedding photos, you are the best!!!... LOVE YOU!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by sanchez0014 Sol, I e-mailed you yesterday, I think....Do you travel to Puerto Vallarta? Sorry... don't have your email, could you try again??.. Yes! I do travel!!