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Quote: Originally Posted by Cassie Here is our new little guy, Max. And there's one in my siggy. What is it about sleeping puppies that makes you want to pick them up and cuddle them...even if it wakes you up!!?? Max is so sweet!!! Just like a little stuffed animal!!! I betcha he gets A LOT of lovin'!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by IMPPEARL These are my Babbie's.... They are soooo sweet!! I have three dogs and they love laying next to each other. These guys look like they are probably best friends.

This is my girl Bella (not vampire name related...lol. I've had her for almost 8 years)!! She was digging a hole this day and instead of getting in trouble, I grabbed the camera. I don't know if you can see it, but her nose is covered in dirt in the last shot....lol. I luuuurve her smile. I just found out on Friday that this set of images is a finalist in the International Photography Awards 2009!!! So exciting!! Bella might be famous! lol.

How beautiful!!! I LOVE the shot of your friend writing advice on the board. How creative and fun!!! Beautiful ceremony and reception. congratulations!

I agree with Nathaniel....find a photographer in your area whose work you love. If they stay a few nights with you, then you can say they are a guest. A lot of photographers in the DC area are just getting started and would LOVE to have the chance to do a DW. Plus, you can see their work....lol. The only downside, is that since you have to fly them in and pay for their hotel, they may ask for more than $2000, just to cover expenses. Check out some photographers at bridal shows, and if you find one that you love, ask them if they do destination. I guess it just depends on the photographer, though. Good luck with everything!!! Hang in there!!

Absolutely gorgeous!! I love all of the details!! Congratulations on a beautiful wedding day!!!

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Welcome to the site Yazmin!! You're work is beautiful!! I hope to, one day be able to shoot a wedding in beautiful Riviera Maya!! My family has been to Cancun, and they came back amazed!!! Can't wait to see more of your work on the forums!!

Oh, wow!!! Turkey sounds awesome!! Are you or your fiance from there?

Hang in there, jerseykitten!! Like everyone has said in here, those who are attending are the REALLY important people. And I love what goNDmay09 said!! Look on the bright side! Saving money on an abroad wedding is definitely some good news!! Keep venting when you need to Jersey! You definitely have some listeners!!

Congratulations!!!! Good luck planning!! (On a side note, I was born in Texas and lived their for the first half of my life!! Kinda miss it......)

You have definitely come to the right place!!! And don't be overwhelmed!! You are choosing a place for YOUR big day!!! That's so excited!!! If you start feel like it's all a bit too much, I recommend getting on the forums and talking it out with these other gals. They are great listeners!!!

Yay!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

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Wow!!! Amazing photographs!!! You guys are gorgeous and looked like you were having so much fun!! Congratulations!!!! (With extra exclamation marks!!!!!!!!)

Thank you guys!!! I am soooo super excited to be here it's ridiculous!!! I can't believe I didn't join sooner!! Thanks for the welcome!!!

Hey guys!! Me again! I forgot to mention in my bio above that, while I've been in the industry for a while, next year is my first OFFICIAL year diving into abroad wedding photography!! So that means.....drum roll please.....my prices are pretty dang low and my quality is pretty dang high! My prices are only staying on the low end for the first five brides to book me for a DW, so shoot me a message if you want the 4-1-1. (Wow...that sounded totally 90's.)

Heck yeah!!! When a photographer is just trying to get a great abroad portfolio going, most of them will be willing to shoot for just travel expenses. What you have to watch out for, are the photographers who don't know what they are getting into. Make sure that they are incredibly experienced in weddings. You certainly don't want a newb abroad wedding photographer in addition to having that same photographer be new to the wedding industry. So, if you are going to go this route....seriously (but super politely, of course) give your potential photographer the 2nd degree. Find out what their processes are for portraits. Look at their portfolio and ask how those weddings went. Ask for references!! Other brides are always willing to rave about their photographers if they are awesome. But, don't settle. Seriously. A lot of photographers will jump at the chance to shoot a first destination wedding. Just make sure those photographers are who YOU want to hire. Good luck!!!

Oh, man did you come to the right place!! These are the ladies who have all of the legal requirements down pat. Good luck with all of your planning!!

Welcome to the forum!! Good luck with your planning!!!

Congrats and welcome to the forums!!! I'm sure you'll find all of the info you need from the helpful folks around here!! Good luck with all of your planning!!

I would definitely have done the happy dance!!! Congrats on the great work!!!

Aw man!! I would love to have a couple that would jump off a cliff for me!! (ummm....that sounded really bad....) Lucky!! Those shots are gorgeous!! I especially love the jumping one and the last kissing one. Beautiful colors!!!

Everytime I see "Welcome back" the "Welcome Back Kotter" theme song pops into my head. lol. So....welcome back!!! (I'm actually doing a little dance while typing this....)

Yup....so much for being productive today. I may need to start block scheduling for this!! From 11-3 : Watch addicting YouTube videos. From 4-7 : work. Sounds good to me!!!