Yeah! I'm so happy a new Paradisus thread was started.
Me and my Fi are in the NY area also, if you guys get together let us know.
I've noticed that the Paradisus keeps changing the "recommended" photogs. When I first started planning they had 3 to choose from, when I put the deposit down with the Paradisus they were using Claudia Photo (which is who I booked with) and now they are using this other company Mexican Wedding Photos that you guys mentioned. Too much to keep up with LOL. I booked with Citlalli from Claudia Photos who is reviewed on BDW a lot of girls have been happy with her. I wasn't in awwee when I saw the photos online either but after seeing some of the girls wedding photos from Citlalli I felt that I made the right choice. They were gorgeous.
We opted to go for the Fantasy package there was a lot of stuff in the other packages we just didn't want and Perla told us its easiest to just add to the Fantasy or Wish. We are estimating around 40 guests (12 booked so far YEAH, our friends and family are the biggest procrastinators LOL). Invitations just went out today so hopefully that will motivate more to book. Which reminds me I have to post photos when I get home.