MissJali

See for my dates it's a 3 night minimum which comes out cheaper to just pay the $1k lol smh this is crazy

Also do you think they (the photographer) would be willing to check in??

Exactly what is the price for your dates? For mine, BBPD is being ridiculous on their website.

Quote: Originally Posted by NettyD Not sure if this would work...but...if booking HDC (provided that the whole photographers staying as guests thing has been resolved) couldn't we just book a room for them and avoid the outside vendor fee? I mean BBPD couldn't have blacklisted the HDC photographers from staying at their hotel right??! MissJali- you were so right! HDC sent me their packages and they are wayyy better. More coverage and more pictures for much less. I was told by Arnaud at HDC that if we had to pay the vendor fee they would add one extra free hour to our package. But when would you book the room? Here in the states or out there?

You girls will definitely have an advantage as Heather knows the resort now. I was thinking of my photographer that i use for all my parties but I just want someone familiar with the resort, also not have to worry about anyone feeling out of place while we're all getting drunk lol

Quote: Originally Posted by LovelyGemini Yes! Her pictures by Heather Prescott came out beautifully. I've reached out to her and we're working on a package for us as we speak. And she already told me she's going back a couple of weeks after my wedding as well, I think it might be for JCastro's wedding since she gave me the info. I'm really cool with TRivera and I thought of using Heather also but I didn't know if she would want to go back or probably charge a fee on top of the travel arrangements.

Quote: Originally Posted by LovelyGemini I think I will do just that. I'm not even going to try to rock the boat by trying to use someone from out there like HDC, even though I like their packages. I don't mind TP or their style, but they don't offer as much coverage as I want. MAYBE I'll use them for the video, I'd want a video of my ceremony at the very least. ehh I'm rocking the boat lol! I like TP a lot. they did my engagement photos and the guy was sooo nice but again, they don't offer enough photos for my taste

Quote: Originally Posted by LovelyGemini Right, this doesn't make sense to me at all. If they're part of my guest list, and I'm paying for them to stay at the resort, there should be no issues. They are technically a guest of the resort! I'm even in the process of possibly booking a photographer that a previous bride on here used without any problems back in May. I really don't understand what their problem is. Are you using TRivera's photographer? Heather did a great job on her wedding. You should have no problem

Quote: Originally Posted by LovelyGemini Okay ladies, so this photographer thing is really driving me nuts at this point so I asked my WC, Aris, what is the policy for outside photographers and if I could bring someone from the states instead. This was her response: "El punto es que no aceptamos proveedores externos, y aunque usted lo traiga de su país sigue siendo un profesional externo." ****Basic translation for my non-Spanish-speaking brides: HELL NO***** WTF?! It is my understanding, from this forum and other brides who HAVE brought someone from the states or anywhere else, that as long as they are included as a guest of your wedding that there are no consequences. In my inquiry, I mentioned to HDC that I would have to speak the BBPD to verify their policy on external photographers. HDC replied back saying that BBPD does allow outside photographers but they charge a fee of $1000. This could be simply because they don't want to lose business from us, but even still, I was leaning more towards flying someone out from my local NYC area for a couple of days. She doesn't know what she's talking about. Your guest is YOUR GUEST. You can certainly bring someone from here. Don't even bother confirming that with her. Just do it!

yea we'll see.... I'll keep you posted

bc the fee isn't the option they offer. its the penalty if they find out you snuck in an outside vendor.

yea the thing is the stress if bbpd decides not to let them on the property

Idk...I've done my calculations...even paying the vendor fee HDC still comes out cheaper than using Tropical Pictures for photo and video....ehh we'll see. I just want someone familiar with the resort b/c I dont want to be giving anyone a tour of great locations to take my photos.

So I think i will make the main choice chicken? and then the additional option steak?

Ok so the chicken is $10 fish and steak $17....so i guess you have to pick the popular as to what you think everyone will eat. most people eat chicken or steak? b/c i love steak more

Quote: Originally Posted by tricia-m Is there a significant price different to offer options? If I was getting married at home I would just pick one but if it isn't a big difference it would nice to offer a a choice AND make customized plate menus to each person. i think the steak and fish are the same price.. $16 per person extra, but i think you could make your main dish steak and then let them choose chicken? I cant freaking remember

Quote: Originally Posted by SoonMrsD Well I'm going to look at Vistaprint to make the menus. You are right it's Soup or Salad, Entree and dessert ... it's extra if you choose 2 of anything. I want to put it on a card but don't know where to look for ideas Etsy's always a great option. I found a round card one i loved but Im not paying $3 for each card. So I'm going to desgin on vistaprint and just cut them round at home

So Im not sure if they make the menus for you so I'm making my own. One thing is that a past bride told me. it is a choice between soup and salad. Either or, not both. What have you heard?

if you are buying the original...you should try rkbridal.com

Quote: Originally Posted by SoonMrsD Yeah I was trying to figure out what would compliment it more and what i would love haha.... I love creme brulee Are you have a menu for your wedding, like on each plate? (since everyone might be/is eating the same thing?) yea i am, im going to offer two choices, steak and chicken which are the most popular choices anyway. Im working on menu ideas now.

I'm going with creme brulee also LOL. I joked about just feeding the guests wedding cake and eating all their creme brulee lol

Don't want to be rude, I haven't been on BDW so often but welcome to all the new brides that have joined the BBPD team.

Quote: Originally Posted by SoonMrsD Good to know! So it's our initials on the cake? not the cake...whatever dessert you choose, like the creme brulee or the black forest cake, etc

its actually included in the tangerine package if I'm nit mistaken

Quote: Originally Posted by SoonMrsD The photographer doesn't know any videographers willing to do the same? The only thing I can think of is getting a tripod/stand for a camcorder and have someone do it for you if you want to save some $$$ no, it's a family friend who's done all of my parties. I wouldn't trust anyone to do the video for me, so i might have to pay TP