MsZ

HOLY COW! Your pictures are AWESOME!!!! I am so in love with the architecture and all the pictures you have that really add to the artistic side of it! You looked fantastic!! I think I seriously need to look into that place now... I'm awestruck!!!!

I understand that the resort wants to keep business with the photographer they have on hand. I know that I, too was considering the Barcelo Maya Palace because it's simply stunning and seems to have everything I could ever want in a resort... But how unfair is it to paying customers that we cannot make our own decisions and bring our own vendors if we are paying for them and would be willing to pay an additional fee (guest pass or what have you) What about if you were to simply have an extra 'guest' that the bride and groom pay for, yet still use the hotel's photographers as well?? If that person just happened to show up with some cameras.. what would be the worst that could happen if they stayed there? I'm sure these have been asked and answered several times over, as I have read many of the threads for this resort. This is by far my BIGGEST concern and worry for when we do book... Being a "noob" I'm not too sure how all of these things work, since we're just starting to plan. Do you all think there is something we can do? Maybe flood the resort with emails, phone calls, pleas?? Something... anything...?? At best, anyone have any ideas/suggestions/ things that have worked in the past? I have seen several brides on here that were at the Palace and had their own photog. when it was switched back to the no outside vendors policy? Any suggestions would be helped! I was really bummed when I read this!

Those pictures are breathtaking!! They all have such a romantic feel to them- they're great! Your day (and you) look superb! Congrats!! Your photographer did an OUTSTANDING job!!

Congrats!!! Everything looks wonderful; I cant wait to read and see more!!!

I LOVE your photos!!!! I love how EM captured the moments when he first saw you- there are so many great photos in there! Congratulations!!

Awesome pictures!! I love the idea of TTD in a cave!!

It's really touching.. I can't get over the fact that they actually have his casket there... with all the crazies in the world.. I keep waiting to see if someone tries to come up and touch it; although I doubt they'd get far. (And I've been at work for the first hour and a half of it, so I missed some of it!) It's so sad- I still can't believe it!

Geralyn, everything looks absolutely perfect.. I can't believe all of the details you have put into this planning thread! It really looks amazing. Everyone can tell the amount of hard work you have put into this. I also wanted to say how truly touched I was (and am) by your father daughter dance, and by the memory frame. What a wonderful way to really make your father there with you- every step of the way. I know your day will be the day of your dreams and wish you well! Congratulations and have a wonderful trip!

Thanks for all the ideas!! This is a great help!

Simply stunning!! Your dress is AMAZING, you look GORGEOUS, and I bet you had a FANTASTIC time!! Congratulations and wish you and your hubby all the best!

AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING!!! I loved every single one of those photos!! Simply breathtaking!!

I love this thread!! These pictures are all amazing! You all look simply spectacular!!

Great pictures! Congratulations~!!!

Looks beautiful!! I love your colors, jewelry- everything!! Congratulations on a beautiful wedding!!

Beautiful pictures!!! YOu look fabulous! Hope you had a wonderful time! Congratulations; wishing you and your hubby all the best!

WOW! Your pictures turned out great!! Thanks for all the advice too!

Those are beautiful pictures!! Anyone can easily see how in love you two are!! Congrats!

Beautiful pictures- you look stunning!!

Love, Love, LOVE your pictures!!

OMG! THat preview video was AMAZING!! It made me tear up as well! I have never seen anything like that where it's a combination of several different parts of your day all put into one and with a great song... simply beautiful!!! Congratulations!

GORGEOUS PHOTOS!!! I love the song that goes along with your slideshow as well... everything looks wonderful! Congrats!

That is so great that you made the best of the situation.. I LOVE that you took a humorous approach to it and had all the pig props... so cute! Looks like it was a wonderful day- congratulations!

Great pictures! Simply stunning! I love your dress!!

Great pictures.. I can't believe it was free!! THanks for the tip, hopefully I can find something in my area!

Welcome and congratulations!! HOpefully your destination wedding planning will be a lot less stressful.. with the promise of a beautiful location and weather..what's there to be stressed about!? Have fun!