Tifuhhknee

Quote: Originally Posted by mwcfarms Awe Janna, you are one of my trips perks. Not only did I have the most amazingly perfect day for my wedding, I ended with the bonus of a wonderful friend. So shout of right back at you. I wouldnt worry about the rehearsal, its an extra cost I think and like Janna says Jacy cues you for everything. If anyone wants to see pics here is a link from my professional photographer we brought from Cancun, who was unbelievably amazing. Sweet, funny and awesome to work with. I also have a bunch of shots up on Facebook if going through her album is too much lol she took 922 pics that day. PhotoReflect - Photosmile di L&A S.A. de C.V. if for somereason you need a password let me know. She did some photo editting after she loaded the web album and those are on facebook under Deanna Chambers. Still working on my review. OMG, i LOVE your hair, BM dresses.. and the photographer did an amazing job. Who is she?! Jumping the gun, lol, I'll wait patiently for your full review. But congrats! I am so excited for my turn.

Quote: Originally Posted by Crystal1880 Yay. I am finally able to book my date.. June 13, 2011.. Dreams PV.. I am so excited.. I just need to find a resonalby priced photogin the Puerto Vallarta area.. Anybody have any suggestions? Oh man, that was someone I e-mailed that was in PV and very reasonable.. maybe Art & Colors or something like that? Found them on this forum. Sorry I'm not more help, looked through photographer emails but I only saved the ones in RM!

Absolutely I'd rather a surprise life. Would you rather wash your car or go grocery shopping?

Mel.. love your stamp! Too cute.

Quote: Originally Posted by mexbride83 Has anyone here started their website? I know Linhy has, yours is awesome! Mine is as complete as it can be. Did one on theknot.com for free and it's super cute. Until we get prices and a start time picked out for our reception, it's at a stand still.

like snow cones?

trails : woods

Quote: Originally Posted by Buckeyegirl8 Jesdinan - October 29, 2009 aug0208 - November 6, 2009 Elizabeth - November 7, 2009 Beautiful Bride - November 26, 2009 Mylene- January 15, 2010 Rainfall - January 22, 2010 Mwcfarms February 25, 2010 2010wedding - February 27, 2010 emilylubbers - April 10, 2010 Sunshine2010-April 10, 2010 bridej9 - April 12, 2010 echo 2 April 16, 2010 emaya77 - May 7, 2010 Badrianne - May 15, 2010 Edenl - May 28, 2010 Buckeyegirl8-May 30, 2010 jac28- July 17, 2010 Guess it's too early to add 2011 brides on this, haha.

Wow, just a few days out and I had 5 pages of stuff to read! LOL Thanks for the dress compliments. All this talk of weight loss has inspired me to try my dress on again after I get off the computer and make sure I'm doing okay. Was running 3 times a week, but caught a cold and never got back into that mindset. Blah! Wedding bands... I think I'll have a white gold one custom made as small as they can make it to fit around my e-ring on both sides. The jeweler where my ring is from can do this for a reasonable price. Mom just had a band made for the other side of hers for her 25th anniversary and they did an awesome job. What do y'all think for a band? Any other ideas for this thing? My center stone was dropped as low as they could get it because I would absolutely injure myself with that ring, haha. FI likes tungsten rings, found one he likes for about $900 (guys rings cost a lot more than I thought, lol) but we are going back in the summer to see new styles and have him try on when his hands are at their biggest (the heat I guess?). STDs... I love the paper planes. Considered that, but went the cheapo route with 200 free postcards from vistaprint. Mailing out all of those in March, so it's 13 months in advance. TAs... I am using TA Jill from this forum. She has been great, very helpful and responsive so far. Just waiting on prices now, ugh! I'm sure no one likes waiting though, haha. The TAs on this forum can do price matching, so if you find a complete price online cheaper than their quote, they will try to beat it. That completely sold me. Didn't go with group booking because we know some people will want to stay longer than others.

leaf : green

my barber : Jill

Like. Riding a ferry?

Red Dragon : Anthony Hopkins

Like! Chocolate covered coffee beans? (Jennifer, we're date twins, but a year off)

The Constant Gardener : Ralph Fiennes

my friend : the greatest

Quote: Originally Posted by RaychelRae Due to a couple requests, I've attached my photographer comparison excel sheet I made. I knew how overwhelmed I was when I started looking for a photographer so in hopes that it will give even the slightest bit of direction to those just starting out, here it is. FIRST OF ALL....I feel the need to post a sort of disclaimer, especially since many of the photographers listed are on this forum. *Please keep in mind that it has been about 6 months since I received this info from these photographers, so if they have higher prices than I have listed here, please don't harass them via email about it their jump in prices! *Please keep in mind that this spreadsheet was focused on what I was looking for in a photographer and is in no way meant to highlight or degrade any of these photographers in a harsh way. My pros and cons were based on what I (and I alone) was looking for in a photographer. *If you are interested in any of the photographers in the slightest bit, please also contact them yourselves to inquire about other perks they offer that I just may not have been interested in for my personal use. Give them a chance to sell themselves because they all are really great, which is why I was looking at them in the first place. *This is what I alone was looking for in a photographer, and what I based my pros and cons on. Some brides may find my pros to actually be cons, and vice versa... Want unlimited shooting Want digital proofs Want an exotic TTD session Don't really care about prints/albums offered Want to stay around $3,000-$3,500 Want "fashiony" photojournalism style Don't really care about video VERY awesome of you to post this for everyone. I saved all of the emails I received back from photographers with quotes. It just ended up that I am going to book someone for strictly getting ready, ceremony, and group shots because my parents just made a miracle happen and my sister will get to come and be one of my MOHs. She is a professional photographer, so I'll pay her to do cool stuff for us ) Tried paying a friend's way to come do all the pics, but she just got pregnant and her husband said no anyway before she found out about the new baby on the way. So she is doing our AHR for $300. I've rambled, sorry, do that a lot! ANYWAY My link to my planning thread in my siggy goes to a blog where I keep things I like that I've come across, and I do have a page with photographers listed. It is not all of them I contacted and not all they have to offer. Just the info I personally was looking at. I fell in LOVE with Sascha Gluck's work and he is very affordable, but I can't book him because I need my images before I leave Mexico (sigh).

Quote: Originally Posted by Linhy Thanks Nicyx & Tifuhhknee for the great advice! I think.. this wedding planning is starting to take over.. where it gets to the point that its for the people then rather what I want. I want to stay at the dreams in rivera maya really badly.. and get married under the hut.. at this point I don't care who comes or not. Because really.. down to it.. its my and my fiance. UGH.. why can't men see that sometimes. maybe once prices come out and the price looks decent enough I'll just book it without discussing with him. haha It must be a guy thing. FI said he is glad I am handling the "wedding stuff" because the negative things people say roll off my back and I will still do what we planned. He, on the other hand, would try to fit the wants, needs, and complaints of every little person. I've learned to smile and say "that's just not the way we want our wedding" and people have learned to leave it alone.

Funny : Borat

Freddie Prinze Jr : Scooby Doo

Thanks y'all! And it was less than $500, I felt like I was stealing it. Just wish I would have that amazing tan in April when I get married... that was the end of summer. This summer will be spent wearing strapless tops and getting rid of my 10 year old tan lines. I have to try my dress on every couple of months to be sure it still fits, haha.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bianca Hey Ladies! I don't think I ever shared my pro pics given that I didn't even really look at them until about 2-3 weeks ago. I LOVE your cake topper! Mind sharing where you got it?

What is your first name? Tiffany How Old are you? 22... 23 in April Where are from? Southwest Louisiana What is your occupation? Optical Stylist Do you have any pets? Sadly, no Where is your destination wedding? Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Riviera Maya, Mexico What is your FH/Husbands name? Jason What is your favorite fruit? Grapes and blueberries What is your favorite movie? Lots and lots, probably 40 Year Old Virgin or Gladiator (I know, very diff) What kind of car do you drive? Ford What is your favorite book? No favorite really What is your favorite season? Summer!!!!! What kind of music do you like? Anything but country or the screaming stuff... mostly alternative or classic rock, mellow hippy type stuff Any siblings? half sister Melanie and brother Fabian Where is your favorite place to travel? Anywhere! I love getting away, but coming home is always the best part What year did you graduate high school? 2005 What do you do for fun? Spend time with my family, go to our camp to fish, crab, shrimp, and boat ride, being outdoors, taking photos and painting, movies, music, puzzles, pretty much anything When is your wedding? April 21, 2011... our 8 year anniversary

I don't know if you've found anyone yet. But check out Octavio Montes. I have read a couple good reviews about him on this forum after lots of searching. He is very affordable and gets your photos to you before you leave Mexico. His work looks pretty good and I think I will be booking him. He's quick to respond to e-mails and seems very nice. Mayan Riviera Wedding Photographer

Dislike. Spaghetti?