Polina

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Quote: Originally Posted by Katherine4-09 Can someone please post the list of approved photographers for the resort, I know I saw it somewhere in here but can't find it again, thanks! Most photographers are approved except for Del Sol. However if you choose a different photographer other then the four that are listed on the Lomas site you will have to pay either a $500 fee or a 3 night stay a the hotel.

FYI: do not book with any photographer without first checking with Fabio that they will not be charged an outside vendor fee, and keep all emails.

There is also a wedding 1 hour before mine. I hope she doesn't use the beach for her ceremony though (keeping fingers crossed).

Quote: Originally Posted by Katherine4-09 yeah I am also pretty confused on the photographer thing as well, Fabio said depending on the wedding pacakge you choose certain photograhpers go with it which I think is crazy, you should be able to pick whatever photograhper u want from what they offer u know so I plan on addressing that, my FH and I are sitting down this weekend to pick the photographer we like best and then hope we can use them, and they are avaiable for our day I am the worst speller so sorry! lol You should pick the photographer you like and ask them for their packages seperately so you can see what they offer. Then once you make a decision you should book it through Fabio so you don't have to pay and outside vendor fee. We are using Claudia's for video and we made all the arrangements through her but had Fabio do the booking for us.

Quote: Originally Posted by trayce2222 It appears that either way (DJ or Ipod) one of the guests will have to "play" DJ. Here is a question and the response I received from Tiffany. I have decided to go with the Ipod since the sound system and mic are only $250 and the DJ is $1300.....something to consider! DJ-I have received a copy of the playlist. How do I make my selection of songs and get it to the DJ prior to the wedding? How many songs should I choose to last throughout the reception? Does the DJ make introductions, announce toasts, 1st dance, etc? I have attached a song list that the DJ plays. If you have any other songs please send them to me and I will pass it along and see if that is possible. The DJ will only be making a few announcments you may want to have one of your guests do the announcments that the dj does not do Fabio said that if we want someone to MC the event then we should hire a seperate MC for $850. He said the DJ's are very good as DJ's and they do have a pretty comprehensive song list. Plus if you want any additional songs you could provide them either with Ipod or possibly by sending MP3's (I'm going to ask that question at the site visit). We are going to hire a DJ and and MC so it feels like a regular wedding. I think that if we were getting married at home we would be spending more than $2000 for music anyway.

What I was planning on doing is getting 1 day shipping and shipping it out the day before we left, therefore even if it comes a couple of days late it will still be before the wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by trayce2222 Hi Polina, Could you please ask the onsite coordinators what is the best way to ship things to the resort from the US? I am bringing my centerpieces and they are very big, tall glass vases. It will just be too hard for us trying to get them there. You may ask how far in advance we should ship them, if we should put ATTN: to (one of them), should we put our names somewhere on the boxes so they know who they belong to, etc.... I sure do appreciate it! P.S. If there are any other brides who will be there the same time as us (we will be there 4/29-5/7) and would like to use our centerpieces, let me know. You are more than welcome....let me know and I can send or post pics of what they will look like. Thanks, Tracy I am planning on asking that question at the site visit. However, I asked Fabio before about bring our own stuff down and this is what he said: If we wanted to add a personal touch to the reception or ceremony can we fly in our own candles or other additional items? Yes you may bring your own items, please keep in mind: No pre-shipments are allowed, please arrange for the items to arrive with you or your group. Please be advised that all décor items must be ready to be set up. If assembly is necessary our onsite coordination team could apply a fee for décor.[/b]

I am compiling a list of questions to lomas and karisma for my site visit next week. If anyone has specific questions they want me to ask please post them here or email me at [email protected] thanks

If anyone has booked with Claudia pictures or her husband for videography directly you should forward Fabio or Tiffany the price list that she or Mike gave you so he can make sure that they are the same prices that Lomas charges and he should tell you in an email that there will not be an outside broker fee. I did that and he said that we can use them and not have to pay an outside broker fee.

Quote: Originally Posted by mexicanbridewithquestions Hey Polina, check your bank. I just gave you some points! Thank you so much!

Hiii Congrats! I live in NY and I'm sure your wedding will be beautiful here.

I love LJ, last year I watched Cashmir Mafia and they cancelled that too. There are so few good chick shows on TV these days. Big Shots was really good too. Atleast I still have my "Dirty Sexy Money"

How can you receive more points on here? I think I lost all my points by opening attachments.

I just got this responce from Fabio after he had a pretty quick turnaround time to one of my emails: "My pleasure! I'm trying to improve those comments from our Brides on public blogs!" I guess they are reading and listening.

Quote: Originally Posted by natalie ann hello all... um i am confused how Polina is getting response from Fabio when my wedding is two months away, and yes he told me along time ago he needs to know 90 days prior how many people, but he wants answer emails for three weeks... so i cant make any decision and only have two weeks before i cant order flowers or anything..a little worried Whenever I need answers fast I call him and he is always available to talk. Also, you should have your TA get in contact with him and make sure he is answering all of your questions.

Quote: Originally Posted by tsashamia I'm concerned with the guest passes also as I don't even have all my responses back much less where everyone is staying. I guess that's another list I'll have to start and manage. We always had that as an added expense, but didn't realize we had to purchase them so far ahead of time. Not sure what would happen if you needed guest passes at the last minute. The vendor policy is sneaky and I'll probably work up the numbers, but I also have sent them an email string I kept to and from Nancy about reserving them through Lomas. I also mentioned that it illustrated how poorly Nancy communicated and that a lot of assuming had to be done after receiving answers from her. I just spoke to Fabio, and he said that as long as the prices that Claudia gave you and that Lomas charges are the same you can arrange it through him and you won't have to pay the extra $500.

After speaking with Fabio today he said each reception location has a # of guests requirements and if the wedding does not fall within the requirement you cannot use the reception place, you can only choose places that you have the right amount of people for. He also said we have send him our complete list ceremony and reception choices and other preferences 90 days prior to the wedding, then 60 days prior we provide the final list with any changes and 30 days prior the final payment is due. We can send him our preferences now but we cannot make a final request until 90 days prior. He will not be able to lock anything down for us before that. That goes for anything, flowers, DJ, locations, canopies, etc.

Is anyone using the videographer from Claudia's photo (it's her husbands company)? We booked him for our date but he didnt require a deposit or a contract, I'm wondering if this is common practice for them and I'm supposed to contact Lomas to figure all that out.

Quote: Originally Posted by Solidshan83 I do not have an e-mail confirming it. I spoke with him. I have the date and the time I spoke with him if that helps. You should call and confirm for youself as well. Sorry I do not have an e-mail. -Shannon Does the deposit refer to the deposit to hold the date or deposits for the private dinner?

Hey Ladies, I'm going on my site visit over Thanksgiving, if you want to put together a list of questions to ask when I meet with Lomas and the onsite WC I would be happy to get them answered.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sensatori Bride Hi Polina, Your photographer looks great! I can't get past the first page on his website though. Did he send you a price list? If so can you forward it to me? Mesita He has different prices depending on what you want. His packages are very customizeable. So you should email him to get a good idea of what he charges. He is traveling from Monterrey so travel arrangements and costs would have to be negotiated as well. [email protected]

Quote: Originally Posted by tsashamia I've been working with Catherine Rojas [email protected] and she works directly with the hotel. She also set up a room block for me, but you have to put a substantial deposit down for that. When you put down a deposit for the ceremony you should have been assigned a WC (wedding coordinator). On another note, I just found a cute little starfish tea light holder here: Starfish votive candle - Beach Decor I am working with destinationweddings.com and i am holding 39 rooms at a discount rate. however it is only for 7 or 4 night stays. if someone wants to go for a 3 nights they have to pay much more, thats why some guests are booking with other vendors that are offering better rates, and my TA won't link them up with my group. oh well. ill see if the hotel can accomodate me. Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by tsashamia I have a lot of people booking through other means, but they aren't guaranteed to be around our block. I will also tell you that I've been less than thrilled with Lomas Travel. They really aren't very helpful and are vague just like Nancy. I had to call and speak with the manager Ann Holder and after that they were a bit better. Do you think there is a way to ask the hotel to put all guests that are attending the wedding near each other in the hotel? How did you get the number for Lomas Travel? I have asked Fabio a few times if I can contact them to discuss various details and he said that I shouldnt and I just make all my requests through him (even though it takes him weeks to reply)