Calgarybride2015's Planning Thread 15/1/21 Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya

[amanda2016]

Great thread.. You have done a fantastic job. Can't wait to hear how all of it came together!

[calgarybride2015]

Confession  2014/10/19

 

Yesterday I was just playing around on BDW forums and happened to click on the link on the side bar for 'Samual Luna' and OMG I am in love with his work.  I requested his prices which I thought would be so far outside our price range, but his basic package is what I am paying now!  The packages really aren't comparable as they offer different things (time, second shooter, etc.) but for that price I think he is a steal!   I am really torn, going to speak to Shawn about it later tonight.

We would have the vendor fee, and day pass which is manageable.     I haven't paid anything to our resort photog - they don't ask for a holding deposit, would it be tacky to cancel them should I choose to proceed with Samuel Luna?  Thanks for your opinions.

[tygrrlily]

Samuel Luna is totally reasonably priced! We almost went with him too - he was our 2nd choice.  He's also lovely to email and he replies really quickly.  I'd personally switch from the resort photographer in a heartbeat, esp if you haven't put a deposit down

 

He also does really great TTD shoots!

[TinkerSofi]

On the plus side. I think when you pay the outside vendor fee you don't have to include the day pass

[calgarybride2015]

On the plus side. I think when you pay the outside vendor fee you don't have to include the day pass

 

I am pretty sure at my resort you do, if you want your photographer to eat!!!

But since it's a buffet, they may not even notice if he eats lol... well minus a plate, depending how they plate the area (a plate per seat, or a stack of plates at the buffet)....

Edited October 19, 2014 by calgarybride2015

[TinkerSofi]

oh ok. We just have to pay for the extra people to eat, it's still cheaper than a day pass for each of them. 

 

On another note, I really like Samuel Luna's photos . It is a tough choice because your current photographer takes really nice pictures too but I feel like Samuel has a bit more of an artistic touch to the pictures so it depends on what you like better, and whether you want to pay the outside vendor fee. I really like your current photographer anyways so I think either way you'll have great pictures

[calgarybride2015]

oh ok. We just have to pay for the extra people to eat, it's still cheaper than a day pass for each of them. 

 

On another note, I really like Samuel Luna's photos . It is a tough choice because your current photographer takes really nice pictures too but I feel like Samuel has a bit more of an artistic touch to the pictures so it depends on what you like better, and whether you want to pay the outside vendor fee. I really like your current photographer anyways so I think either way you'll have great pictures

 

I went back into my contract and looked.

For photography it's a $300 USD vendor fee and $650 pesos (approx $54 CDN) day pass per person, which would be two as he brings a second shooter.  So about $400 more!  Which isn't over the top. I assume the day pass allows them to eat.

 

I don't think I can go wrong with with either, because I did do my research on photographers who work with Adventure Photos. I do love Samuel's artist touch though!  

 

I am currently trying to figure out if we have to pay tax!  Nothing in my contract or FAQ mentions tax anywhere, but I know a lot of brides pay it - some 16% which is a lot more for my budget!!!   Hopefully I hear back soon from the WC.

[TinkerSofi]

I went back into my contract and looked.

For photography it's a $300 USD vendor fee and $650 pesos (approx $54 CDN) day pass per person, which would be two as he brings a second shooter. So about $400 more! Which isn't over the top. I assume the day pass allows them to eat.

 

I don't think I can go wrong with with either, because I did do my research on photographers who work with Adventure Photos. I do love Samuel's artist touch though!

 

I am currently trying to figure out if we have to pay tax! Nothing in my contract or FAQ mentions tax anywhere, but I know a lot of brides pay it - some 16% which is a lot more for my budget!!! Hopefully I hear back soon from the WC.

Another thing, if you put down your deposit for your photographer sometimes it's non refundable. Mine isn't refundable if I cancel

 

 

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[calgarybride2015]

Another thing, if you put down your deposit for your photographer sometimes it's non refundable. Mine isn't refundable if I cancel

 

 

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Of I would assume it isn't either!   And I wouldn't expect it to be, just kind of got lucky that our resort photographer doesn't except a deposit.

[JennyZ]

@@calgarybride2015 - Holy smokes girlfriend!!! I just read through all these pages and can I say, what am AMAZING job you are doing?! Seriously!!! Everyone is going to be in AWE of all the personal and thoughtful touches you have put into your wedding! So creative and detailed!

 

Here I was, all proud for making 6 dinner table arrangement/center pieces, until I saw all your bits! I have some work to do! LOL! (I say THANKS! but my wallet says nooooo!! )

 

You have poured your heart & soul into all of your planning and it REALLY shows. I have no doubt, you are going to have the most magical day possible!