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I'll try to answer the best I can! Quote: Originally Posted by leanne1 Hi Ladies so I also recieved my email and was dissapointed about couple of things so just wanted to clarify. My friend is doing our photos as she is a photographer in her spare time and will be staying at the resort 5 night so this is ok? yup, that's perfect Also in the unforgettable package we get so many free photos if I dont want them can I switch this for something else or put the cost towards decorations? Nope. And I'd have them not show up at all. free photos aren't worth having them IN your good photos My sister is making me a brooch bouquet as a gift so I asked if I can have 3 small bridesmaids bouquets instead of my bouquet and she said no...... I think this is bit crazy as I said I would pay the difference...... stinks, but plan on giving the bridal bouquet to your maid of honor and then when you meet in person, attempt to get her to swap once again We have been given the ceremony option of 3pm has anyone managed to get it later or is this a good time? Then the meal at 5 30pm so im a bit concerned guests will be hanging around to long???? Perfect time. You'll be done at 330. Pictures with family until 4, bridal party until 445, bride and groom until 515 and then dinner starts on time, Your guests will most certainly find something to do. We are having a private cocktail reception and I think the cost of the lounge seating is crazy so we are just going with the high tables and chairs I hope this will look nice still. Are we able to add more decorations to the space like candles etc???? Candles are often pointless because of the wind. Maybe just a pretty and simple centerpiece or even just a table runner. Has any past brides had the 3milk cake is it nice? It's amazing. super moist Also is the surf and turf menu option nice theres nothing worse than getting a tough steak .. That I've never had, sorry Thanks Ladies its getting exciting now

Sorry I've been gone for so long ladies. As far as the photographer goes you absolutely cannot have a photographer from Mexico photograph your wedding. You CAN fly in your own photographer. Your photographer should work out a price with you that includes either a five night stay or includes the $400 fee. For instance, all of my pricing already includes this and it makes it worry free for you. Dealing with the resort photographer should be the last of your worries.

Oh yes, club golden has amazing beach views!!! That's where I stayed or my wedding. It's also super close to the pools and 24 hour buffet. And yes, just tell the coordinator about the vegetarians and they'll provide a different meal.

Thank you all. We are now doing well To fly a photographer down you pay for their trip and costs to photograph your wedding. Some offer a huge discount on their services (such as myself) and some don't. My past GBP brides have spent on average between $2500-3000 total. I'm so sorry to hear about your grand mother . Neither of ours were able to come either and it was very sad, however it's not quite the same situation. But in our case i had always dreamt of a destination wedding. I knew that I would regret it for the rest of my life if I didn't do it my way. So then we scheduled a special time with our grandmas where we showed them our beautiful wedding images and told them all about our day. I have also photographed a wedding where an iPad was used to FaceTime/Skype family members who weren't able to attend.

Nic, I forget, which resort are you staying at? Not many actually have ocean views

Sorry I was away for so long. I had an extended stay at the hospital and then gave birth to our daughter prematurly so a little stay in the NICU too. But I'm back! Sorry again! Kat, you only get the free photos in your package in print or on your disc. After that you either have to buy a package or pay per piece. It's actually very expensive and you don't get many photos for that price. Obviously, if you're only looking for a few photos of your wedding day then it's cost effective, otherwise I'd look into flying someone down to photograph your wedding. As for August, I photographed a wedding there the second week. I will not lie, it was HOT, but it was still beautiful and fun and cooled down at night. For the poolside reception, Id recommend a friend announcing you for your first dance.

I had the mexican trio play for my cocktail hour... LOVED IT!!!! I preferred the burned CD for the ceremony though. My girls and I used the salon for our hair. It was expensive and done okay. I had to chop off my hair afterwards because it was pretty fried from the curling and hair spray, but I don't use any product in my hair typically and they REALLY make sure it stays in place. So there's that. In hind sight, I'd probably higher MVP or someone to come to my room instead.

The pool area or the restaurants would be able to hold your group. I wouldn't worry about it.

Nope! I didn't remember the next day, to be honest. A ton of food though! Tons of meat, tons of sides, tons of desserts. It was awesome!

Honestly, to get back into your wedding dress, get your hair and makeup touched up, and get to anywhere that you'd take photos, you'll want to be awake by at least 5:30, if not earlier. Out the door by 6. Where are you going to take the pictures? At the resort? So beautiful! Congratulations! I know!!!!! I'm so excited!!! I think I'll be offering an extremely discounted wedding package there soon just so I can check it out and add it to my photo tours. So exciting!

Hi Ashley, The pool side reception is extra, so you'll have to pay for that. The dinner in the public restaurants is included. I will say, the pool reception is definitely worth it and amazing. The cake decor is honestly lacking, but they are delicious and nobody really cares, quite honestly. Having someone sing at your wedding should be fine. And what a beautiful touch! I love it!