Moon Palace 2011 Brides

[CynLovesLuis]

Oh no, the talk about the resort pictures scare me

Originally Posted by KeshiaV 

I was really nervous about the photography as well. I have a good friend whose sister-in-law got married at MP last year and used the resort photographer, and she cried when she got her pictures. They were awful, and she paid quite a bit for them. She said her biggest regret of her entire wedding was using the resort photographer. 

I'm going with Ivan Luckie. As long as you pay for a day pass, the outside photographer will be considered a guest at your wedding. Ivan is amazing and incredibly affordable!! WAY less than your budget of $3000. His website is http://www.luckiephotography.com . 

I encourage you to check him out! Good luck!

[CynLovesLuis]

YOU ARE SO LUCKY!!

Originally Posted by mochamakes3 

We actually managed to find a photographer here that is going to come to Cancun for no extra cost. All we have to do is purchase a regular 2 photographer all-day package. They did our engagement photos and we are so pleased. They consider the cost of the trip to be a reason for a vacation, and because they are going to work it is a tax deductible job related cost. I wasn't really interested in spending too much on photos, but now I'm so excited to see how they turn out. They are also including a TTD or honeymoon shoot the next day.

[CynLovesLuis]

So I came online bright and early this morning because I am devastated.  Too bad there isn't a smiley/emoticon that is hysterical crying because that's what I need right now.

I started off with 8 BMs, all my bestest friends of my LIFE, and my FH has 9 ushers ... yeah he asked one more person without checking with me about the count...

anyways in the past month, i've had two BMs back out on me because it's "too expensive" for them. The second being just this morning. I'm so incredibly sad, I just cannot picture my day without them. I don't know what to do and I can't help but think there are still more than 9 months to go!!! there is plenty of time to save!!! but what do I know, I don't know their budgets or if they have left over to save. neither of them have the most stable job on the universe... im just heartbroken and don't have the heart to even debate anything with them...i mean, i don't feel right doing so...but at the same time i feel like writing--look, you have x amount of months, just put away x amount of dollars to save, etc etc... Now FH has 9 ushers and I have 6. @$!($^&

 

help me feel better please

[JennW818]

Aww...I'm so sorry.  It is so hard because of course you want all the important people in your life there.  On one hand, you did give more than enough notice.  On the other hand, it is expensive and some people just can't afford it.  If she is one of your closest friends, I'm sure she put a lot of thought into how she could make it work and it must have been hard for her to tell you she can't go.  She can still be a part of your wedding by helping you plan, shop etc.  Are you having anything at home before or after the wedding?

 

I had one BM drop out so far.  My sister is my MOH, but a very unrelialbe person.  Despite having over a year to plan for this expense, I can really see her not showing up.  My FI has not asked any guys to be in the wedding yet.  He wants to wait to see which of his friends are going so he doesn't make the feel obligated.  It's a good chance that I will wind up with 4 out of 6 BM with his 1 GM. 

 

Everything will work out.  I think the important part to remember is that all of this is about the two of you.  After your big day is over, all you will remember is how happy and beautiful everything was. 

 

Originally Posted by CynLovesLuis 

So I came online bright and early this morning because I am devastated.  Too bad there isn't a smiley/emoticon that is hysterical crying because that's what I need right now.

I started off with 8 BMs, all my bestest friends of my LIFE, and my FH has 9 ushers ... yeah he asked one more person without checking with me about the count...

anyways in the past month, i've had two BMs back out on me because it's "too expensive" for them. The second being just this morning. I'm so incredibly sad, I just cannot picture my day without them. I don't know what to do and I can't help but think there are still more than 9 months to go!!! there is plenty of time to save!!! but what do I know, I don't know their budgets or if they have left over to save. neither of them have the most stable job on the universe... im just heartbroken and don't have the heart to even debate anything with them...i mean, i don't feel right doing so...but at the same time i feel like writing--look, you have x amount of months, just put away x amount of dollars to save, etc etc... Now FH has 9 ushers and I have 6. @$!($^&

 

help me feel better please

[JennW818]

Email me at [email protected] and I will send you the responses I got so far.
 

Originally Posted by Terpgurl 

Thanks Keshia! I'll look into him. So who did your SIL's friend's wedding. Was it David Pena? Now you got me scared!

 

Jennw818, I would love the prices for the resort photographer.

Have you guys heard of Elizabeth Medina? I heard she's amazing and I've seen her work. I emailed her but never got a response . . . I bet she's way out of my budget though.

 

 

[Terpgurl]

Cynthia,

I am so sorry to hear you're so upset. I was also worried about this issue too when I decided on a destination wedding. But I told myself that the most important thing is I am getting married to the love of my life and whoever can come with come and if they don't, then so be it. I know it's hard since they are your very best friends and I am sure you put alot of thought into asking them and you're hurt but money is a logical excuse. But like you said you're giving them plenty of time. I keep emphasizing to my guests how they don't have to pay all at once and they can spread out their payments. I already have had alot of remarks about how expensive this is but I am like if you break it down for food, accomodations, etc, the Moon Palace is fairly inexpensive for a wonderful vacation. No one has backed out on my wedding yet but I have a feeling a couple might. I am prepared for it.If I have unmatched BM vs gm, I'll just double up.

 

Originally Posted by CynLovesLuis 

So I came online bright and early this morning because I am devastated.  Too bad there isn't a smiley/emoticon that is hysterical crying because that's what I need right now.

I started off with 8 BMs, all my bestest friends of my LIFE, and my FH has 9 ushers ... yeah he asked one more person without checking with me about the count...

anyways in the past month, i've had two BMs back out on me because it's "too expensive" for them. The second being just this morning. I'm so incredibly sad, I just cannot picture my day without them. I don't know what to do and I can't help but think there are still more than 9 months to go!!! there is plenty of time to save!!! but what do I know, I don't know their budgets or if they have left over to save. neither of them have the most stable job on the universe... im just heartbroken and don't have the heart to even debate anything with them...i mean, i don't feel right doing so...but at the same time i feel like writing--look, you have x amount of months, just put away x amount of dollars to save, etc etc... Now FH has 9 ushers and I have 6. @$!($^&

 

help me feel better please

[mochamakes3]

CynLovesLuis - So sorry to hear about your luck. We were also worried that some of our Bridal party couldn't afford the trip, and I know I can't count on the GM until they actually pay for themselves. I'm pretty sure that we will end up paying for FMIL and FFIL?!? I hate being responsible for paying for grownups! But as with all our other guests, we will just wait to see who books and hopefully, we will have enough rooms for the free unlimited private events.

 

And the bright spot will be that at least we will have great pictures?

[JennW818]

So excited!!! I think I just found my photographer!! Beautiful pictures and a price I can afford.  I am not stressing about anohter detail until I have a final headcount in March. 

[KeshiaV]

You're welcome!! I'm actually not sure what the photographer's name was that took her pictures. All I know is that they were awful and she barely got any pictures for the money she paid. She said that she absolutely loved everything about MP and her wedding there, but she said if she were to do anything over or if she had any advice to give me, it would be to have an outside photographer no matter what.

 

Jennw818:  Did you decide on Ivan Luckie? He is wonderful to work with!

 

 

 

Originally Posted by Terpgurl 

Thanks Keshia! I'll look into him. So who did your SIL's friend's wedding. Was it David Pena? Now you got me scared!

 

Jennw818, I would love the prices for the resort photographer.

Have you guys heard of Elizabeth Medina? I heard she's amazing and I've seen her work. I emailed her but never got a response . . . I bet she's way out of my budget though.

 

 

 

[Blue&StarfishBride]

Hi everyone! 

We are using Danielle Davis. She is AMAZING! And prices are very affordable. One thing that we are offering to our guests are "mini session" this includes a 1 hour session with our photographer the day after the wedding for families/couples to get their pictures done on the beach. She will edit the photos and send everyone the rights and a CD with the images for only 100.00. This has been a HUGE hit because everyone wants family pictures while they are down there and this is extremely affordable. 

Check out here website

DanielleDavisArt.com