~Melissa~

Mine is 10 months old and his front 2 just popped up bug I swear he has been teething since 3 months!!!

Only thing Ive found to work is cold celery and the highlands teething tablets. We had an amber necklace and it didn't seem to help.

Their preferred vendors are some of the best especially Elizabeth Medina. I've heard great things about Claudia as well

I myself was blessed with the opportunity to shoot there last Novemeber. Since we stayed 3 nights the outside vendor fee was waived. Just make sure if you do bring an outside photographer to let the WC know you don't need the resort photog. The resort photog got pretty aggressive for some shots and came from out of no where mid ceremony. 

We did AI but I think it would depend on where you want to go. I think Mexico you can great rates either way. I just prefer not to worry about getting groceries, alcohol etc since in AI it's all provided already

Places like Hawaii though I would definitley think it would be more cost efficient to do it yourself plus there isn't any AI that I'm aware of (other than some resorts offer breakfast). Good topic. 

Loving this thread. makes me want several wedding rings LOL

Very cool! I'm trying to think of a social group to create or join LOL Hmmmmmm I'll be back

Originally Posted by Sharon99 

 

Bump!

I just read this entire thread! Got some great ideas!

I have my shoot in 2 weeks and along with the usual lingerie, panties, bra etc. I am also bring this sexy gangster halloween costume I had bought last year & never worn. I am also bring a cowboy hat...apparently my FI likes that look now! lol. Not sure what to wear with that. Definitely cant forget my black bowa(even though I am not sure if I will use it). FI loves the Phillies so I will bring his jersey & maybe get thigh highs to wear with it. Was thinking of bringing a silk robe I have too. I have a feeling I am going to bring too much lol

Bringing too much is a good thing believe it or not I love it when my clients bring too much - gives us options! Not everything may work for every set up or every body type but by bringing lots of options, chances are you'll get the best combinations of wardrobes, color palletes and room decor. I've had girls bring 2 suitcases full of shoes, jewelry and clothes and joked with them, "are they moving in".... it's seriously awesome from my point of view as a photog.

I don't know if I've done this before or if y'all have seen this before and if you have excuse me but here is my tips sheet I like to give my clients before they come in. 

boudoir tips.pdf

I'm so happy throughout all the years the sweetheart neckline is still in Your gown looks fabulous on you Kim. That train is gorgeous with all the detailing

Right on, I'm stoked!

Oh my there are so many but one of my personal faves I always try to catch up on and enjoy is:

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/2854/wedding-gowns-you-vs-model/370#post_1535083

A fun wiki that any DW bride should read is:

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/wiki/trash-the-dress-or-ttd

 

Pronovias - Galante (no one is that freakishly tall!) Pronovias dresses fit AMAZINGLY btw

This looks gorgeous on you! My vote goes for this one  

Thanks for sharing your pics. That was fun I imagine!

In-LOVE with your dress! WOW and those flowers are so pretty. You have amazing taste and all the details really came together to complete the look. Thanks for sharing!

I'm obsessed with them... they're my horrible addiction. Beverly Hills is currently on and I can't stop watching. The one wife, Taylor just spent over $100K on her daughters bday!!!! Craziness!

Oh i can't wait for the new season either! Fairies - I like that. 

I need to get into the books since we're so far away from the new season!! lol

Originally Posted by mrs*j*2011 

 

I just recently read that Shonda Rhimes wants to make a musical episode, spotlighting Callie and Miranda because they can actually sing.  I personally think it sounds like a terrible idea but I'm not all that fond of musicals in general (Glee = not for me).  I guess it might be okay if they do it right...?

What?! I love Glee but really I don't see them making a musical on GA. Stupid! Just like that documentary episode... wth was that?!

Just came back recently from one of my favorite destination weddings, ever! Lauren found me through BDW and I had an amazing time throughout her destination wedding journey. Everything from the planning to the day of was awesome. You couldn't ask for a more ideal location than EDR. The little details that Lauren chose and the fabulous colors really popped. Plus the fact she got a donkey for cocktail hour along with the mariachi band was just priceless.Topped off with a gorgeous sunset and dancing into the night at Tucanes. PERFECT! 

Enjoy the show!

Lauren and Elliot's El Dorado Royale Destination Wedding from Melissa Green on Vimeo.

Thank you so much for all the wonderful responses. Stacie was such an awesome bride! Any photographer would have be honored to shoot her. 
 

Originally Posted by Cheese 

WOW!!! I love your photos! I am very much interested in having my Nov 2011 Wedding at Iberostar Rose Hall Grand Hotel. I am done to the crunch and need to decide. I am concerned because me wedding list is very large. Melissa - I would love to ask you so many questions? I am new to Best Destination Wedding site, can I ask you through this thread or do we chat in another thread?

 

Your wedding looked perfect! I want the same : )

If you're still interested or have questions you can either PM or email myself  
 

Originally Posted by nsblum 

Oh that song, True Companion, gets me everytime! I am trying to pick a song for my wedding pic slideshow and there are so many good ones! I love that Bruno Mars song that's out right now, it's like all about HER, her lips, her eyes, its sweet, but very trendy now so will probably be forgotten about soon!

Loved that song! Stacie's choice was perfect for the portraits. I'll have to check out that Bruno Mars song - I like his stuff too and I'm always on the search for the "perfect" slideshow song.

Just got back from this resort, I'll be sure to post a review but I just wanted to say it's such a gorgeous spot! I saw a glimpse at 4 different weddings while I was there. Loved their set up in the evening for the dinner on the beach. Wow and that gazebo is amazing :0) happy planning!

Hey Angelina! Best of luck, I may see you there as I'll be there too until the 17th. 

Just posted this and figured I should share with the rest of you fellow brides to be. It was such a gorgeous wedding and Stacie had everything planned perfectly. The resort was one of the best I've ever been to. Amazing service, food and beach. They also pulled off a fantastic wedding with a dove release and all

 

http://www.melissagreen-photography.com/blog/2010/08/12/stacie-stevens-jamaica-destination-wedding-slideshow-iberostar-grand-rose-hall-montego-bay/

 

Such a beautiful day in Montego Bay!!! 

Originally Posted by fallfromgrace 

 

Do you provide all your images edited?  or do you just give them straight out of the camera on a couple of DVD's? 

 

I'm wanting to know about edited images and yes we edit anything that leaves our office :0)

Well a lot of it depends on the lighting but yes minimum 1000. My last wedding was 1500! But the lighting was perfect and I couldn't have asked anything more to make it a photographer's dream to photograph hehehe

Thanks for the input Yolanda!

Hello ladies and gents;

For those of you that have received your professional photos on disc or in a gallery, how many did you have to choose from or receive in total?

For my DW I had one photographer and I received 250 high resolution edited images from our trash the dress and wedding day ceremony.

I'm just wondering what the average is as I am averaging over 1000 images given to my brides.

Thanks for your help :0)

Originally Posted by breeze616 

 

 

 

 

Hi Melissa!

 

Were the fire dancers really good? I watched a few you tube videos of Fire Dancers in Jamaica and wasn't impressed by what I saw...

It was just one dancer but he did an amazing job. He really got the group into it and gave everyone fire sticks. So not only did he have a few tricks up his sleeve but incorporating the audience I thought was really cool. I have some pics and I promise to post them as soon as I'm at that point in the uploading phase :0)

OMG! All you Iberostar brides are in for a treat! You will LOVE not only the resort but their weddings are amazing! Wow! I just got home this evening from Stacie's wedding at the grand on Saturday. She had the fire breather/dancer and the reggae band and it was so much fun. I have a ton of pics to edit! It's going to be hard deciding which ones for their slideshow.

I'll be back and post some teasers. It was such a beautiful wedding weekend and a happy time for all :0)

If you girls have any othe q's I can try and help although I'm sure answers from Stacie would be best!