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Hi @@kellymiller,
Check out Caribbean Celebrations as well as Weddings by Mayte Marie. Caribbean Celebrations are a decor company & Mayte is a full on designer, wedding planner.
All the best!
XO - M
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@@Kerrierf Thanks so much for that link. Yeah, I agree, I am not very impressed by that vendor so we may have to just pay the extra money to get the pictures that we want. Unfortunately we don't have any guest who are photographers.
Hey ladies,
So sorry I have been MIA for so long. Things have been very busy but we have been very productive. I found a dress and we have about 60 confirmed guest at this point which is amazing. All of my friends think I am crazy because we have been doing things so early lol. We are also doing a symbolic ceremony like @@Meandhim.
Where I am stuck right now is the photographer. What are you guys doing? it is 500 dollars to have an outside vendor to come to the hotel which is crazy! but it is one of the few things that we are okay with paying a bit more for. Is there a website for the hotel photographer?
@@Mels84, the big day is coming up soon. Can't wait to hear how it goes for you.
Hi Ladies,
I don't know if you know of us or not.. but we are Canadian wedding photographers from Vancouver. We live here 6 or so months out of the year October - May. There are so many options for amazing wedding photography right here in Punta Cana... my husband and I being one of them. We've shot at Grand Palladium as well... beautiful resort. & As a heads up... we were able to come onto the property to shoot the wedding with a one nights stay booked instead of the vendor fee. I don't know if the rules have changed since last year.. but something to look into with your coordinator for sure. It saved our couple about $200 having us booked into a room instead.
All the best in your planning! If you have any specific questions as well about the ins and outs of having a dominican wedding, please feel free to ask. =)
Enjoy the process!
XOXO - Rob + Mel
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Hello to our fellow Canadians!!
How excited you all must be to be planning and getting ready for your destination weddings! This forum is such an awesome resource on so many levels and we're happy you're here! Advice and tips from fellow brides & vendors is key to planning a flawless wedding! So if any of you have any planning questions, need advice, tips on wedding day details etc. - Please ask away! We'd love to help!
My name is Mel & my husband Rob, are the artists behind ShoeBox Photography. We call Vancouver, BC home in the summers and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic home in the winters. We absolutely love our job and after countless Canadian and Destination weddings, we have a lot of insight into the process and planning of a seamless wedding day.
So congrats to you all! Happy planning & If you want an insider opinion, please do not hesitate to ask us for our tips and tricks! We're happy to share!!
XO r+m
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Welcome to our forum community, Mel & Rob and to the world of destination wedding photography!!!
With impressive photography like yours, you guys will do Great
Sounds like you're living the dream - half time in gorgeous Vancouver, and half in tropical Punta Cana - way to go!!!Wishing you every success in pursuing your passions - Cheers!!! team MTM
Awwww... thanks so much @@Moments That Matter!! That's so nice of you!
We absolutely are living the dream. =) Couldn't be happier!!
All the best to you all @ MTM!!
XO - Rob + Mel
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Great photographers if you are planning a PC wedding either on or off the resort! They are Canadian photographers located in Vancouver, BC but they travel to PC from Nov-June. So if your wedding falls during that time, you should contact them
Please check out there photography work on there blog at www.shoeboxphotography.ca/blog
Thanks @@chris888 - So looking forward to your wedding!!
XO - M
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When I was planning my PC wedding, I stumbled upon Shoebox photography and instantly I fell in love with there photography! My fiance and I had a skyped session with Mel @Shoebox Photography and instantly we clicked with her! Not a lot of photographers would skype with you because they are extremely busy. But Mel took the time to schedule a skype date with us and we were able to chat and laugh for a good hour!
They are amazing people and there work is beautiful and you get 2 photographers!!!
If you are planning a PC wedding, please check out there blog at www.shoeboxphotography.ca/blog
@@Linda82 - Thank you love! We are also extremely busy... but we always make sure we take the time to connect with our prospective couples.. It's such an important aspect, there's no way we could let this part of it go!
We are sooooo looking forward to being a part of your day! Can't wait!
XO - Mel
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Also - in regards to saving costs. My WC told me if we bring a photographer as part of our wedding group, there is no outside charge - she told me that is applied to companies/providers in PC or on the island. So I think we are going to fly in our photographers from Ontario for a 4-5 day trip. It comes out to about the same as providers on the island, but I know exactly what I am getting (two photographers too!!).
I'll share any cost info I get on here as soon as she answers me.
I'll clarify - there ARE charges for outside photographers. $500 for vendors that are not with the resort.
However - when I asked about having someone in my wedding party do the photography, this was the response:
If somebody from your group is doing your pictures, you don’t need to pay the fee.
The fee is for the companies outside the hotel (At the town or the country).
So I am taking that as word and will hold them to it. It was my cousin initially that I had, but he is having a baby right around my wedding so he had to duck out.But keep in mind that flying in your own will likely cost as much as a package upgrade at the resort OR booking an outisde photographer there. I've done some research on pricing in the DR and have found that you can get a package of good size for $1500 but it would be $2000 with the outside vendor fee. Which is pretty much what it will cost to have this photographer and her fiance come down for a few days to shoot. She's also going to do a TTD session for us (also offered us an engagement session but we had them done already and live across the country). She ALSO includes rehearsal dinner/bachelorette pictures while we are done there if we want.Just make sure you ask your WC first before doing anything!Hey Ladies, I can shed some light for you here.... At the NOW, if your bringing a vendor into the hotel for the wedding day only the $500 vendor fee will apply. Should you however be bringing a photographer / videographer etc. on property that is a part of your group and is staying at the hotel with you FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 DAYS ALL INCLUSIVE STAY.. then the vendor fee is waived. Hopefully that helps. =)
- Mel
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Hi @@LauraFung,
Of course! My pleasure.
& Thank you. Our goal is to create timeless, natural images for our couples. We want you to love your photos today, in 10 years and in 50 years! & To become heirlooms for every generation of your family. Can't wait to talk to you more about your amazing wedding!!
XO - Mel
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Hi @@mahileman - Thanks so much for the sweet words.
Can't wait to chat with you more about your big day!!XO - Mel
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Hi Laura! We are free that date! & I'd love to chat with you more.
Emailing you with more info shortly.
Mel
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Who wants a present?!! Why you ask!? Because we love to give!
In case you didn't know, Rob and I shoot locally in Punta Cana from November - June every year and this year we wanted to do a little something extra for our lovely destination couples... Present + Future! (If you’ve booked with us already… do not fret! You can join in the fun too!) READ ON to check out what we're doing!
The prizes:- Our signature romance session with digital download of all your edited images ($450 value)
- A party session with you and your entire guest list! Up to 2 hours of photography capturing you and your entire party of guests hanging out and partying it up with you either at your resort or on your group excursion. + a digital download of all your edited images. ($450 value)
- Our signature custom designed luxe wedding album ($680 value)
1 entry can be earned for each of the following methods with up to 5 entries per person:
- Post your favourite ShoeBox Photography photo on Instagram from www.shoeboxphotography.ca/blog (screenshot) with the following tag @shoeboxphoto and the hashtag #shoeboxphotopcgiveaway + share to your Facebook & Twitter page from Instagram
- Post the official giveaway image (The image at the top of this post) on Instagram (screenshot) with the following tag @shoeboxphoto and the hashtag #shoeboxphotopcgiveaway + share to your Facebook & Twitter page from Instagram
- Post about this giveaway on Facebook, include the link to this post on BDW.com or the post on our blog: http://www.shoeboxphotography.ca/punta-cana-giveaway/ and share.
- Pin your favourite ShoeBox Photography image from www.shoeboxphotography.ca/blog to Pinterest with the following link added: www.shoeboxphotography.ca/punta-cana-giveaway
- Post about us on bestdestinationwedding.com under the ‘Destination weddings in dominican republic’ forum. Either create a new topic about us or post in an existing topic and say a few kind words about our photography! & Please be sure to include the link to our blog - www.shoeboxphotography.ca/blog
*IMPORTANT* After you’ve posted to Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest or here on BDW.com, leave a comment on this post letting us know how many entries you’ve earned. You’ll then be entered into the random draw for your chance to win one of our 3 awesome prizes!
Fine Print:- Giveaway opening date: July 15th, 2014. Giveaway closing date: Midnight (PST) September 15th, 2014.
- Winners will be chosen by a randomized electronic draw within 2 weeks from the giveaway closing date and posted. Winners will also receive a notification email notifying them of their prize.
- All entries will first be verified before being entered into the draw.
- Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for any other service or product offered by ShoeBox Photography.
- Your event in Punta Cana must fall between the following dates of: November 1st 2014 & June 15th 2015.
- Prize must be claimed and used between the following dates of: November 1st 2014 & June 15th 2015.
- You must be a follower of our page (like us) www.facebook.com/ShoeBoxPhotography.ca
- You must be a follower on Instagram - @shoeboxphoto
- Any additional expenses associated with claiming your prize are not included. (Resort passes, excursion tickets etc.)
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Hi Ladies!
Congrats everyone on choosing the NOW. It's such a beautiful resort!
I see a lot of you mentioning the topic of using the resort photographers vs an off site photographer. First and foremost, you have to LOVE LOVE LOVE your photographer!! I can't stress this enough. Your wedding images & videography (if you're doing that) are truly the 1 honest heirloom you'll have from your day. No matter who it is, make sure you absolutely adore what they do! If you'd like to see a full wedding there from us, head here: {http://www.shoeboxph...ing-emily-matt/} along with their romance session on the Now beach: {http://www.shoeboxphotography.ca/punta-cana-sunrise-engagement-session-emily-matt/} Also... we understand that the NOW has a pretty steep fee for using outside vendors so we offer to split this fee with you.
Enjoy! & Happy planning beauties!
& If you have any questions - photography related or not, give me a shout. I'm happy to help.
XO
Mel
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Hi Ladies!
Now Larimar is a beautiful resort. It's not TOO big which is perfect for it giving a more intimate feeling and has gorgeous grounds! You can see a full wedding we did at Now right here: {http://www.shoeboxphotography.ca/now-larimar-punta-cana-wedding-emily-matt/} along with their romance session on the Now beach: {http://www.shoeboxphotography.ca/punta-cana-sunrise-engagement-session-emily-matt/} Enjoy!
& I'm happy to answer any questions you may have on anything at all!
Enjoy planning your weddings beauties!
XO
Mel
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@@Kerrierf - Lovely Idea!
@@shevette925 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana is a beautiful resort. You chose well.
& I'm here ladies for any questions you may have. We've shot @ Grand Palladium - {http://www.shoeboxphotography.ca/grand-palladium-punta-cana-jessica-philippe-dominican-republic-wedding-photographers/} // {http://www.shoeboxphotography.ca/romance-session-punta-cana-rock-the-dress-jessica-philippe/} so we have some insight in case you need it among just general Punta Cana wedding knowledge.
Enjoy planning your weddings beauties!
XO
Mel
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You two sound incredible! It's nice to know you're working with genuine people when it comes to one of the biggest days of your life.
Cheers to all your hard work and talents! People, check them out...www.shoeboxphotography.ca/blog
XO,
Nikki
love pics. great jobs. i wish you all the best in your business ventures.
Thank you so much Nikki + Jennifer! <3
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Hi all,
We would like to introduce ourselves to all of you lovely couples planning and awaiting your beautiful destination weddings here in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We're Rob + Mel, the artists behind ShoeBox Photography. We're local to Punta Cana from November through June each and every year. {In the summer months, we're back home in Vancouver, Canada documenting awesome west coast weddings.}
If you are in the process of looking for a fabulous photographer {or in our case, 2 fabulous photographers - we're married (9 years.. whoop!) & we work together... it's bliss!} for your Punta Cana wedding, we would like to invite you to view our work. You may just find yourself falling in love with our style.. and hopefully us.
Head --> HERE to view beautiful real weddings from all over Punta Cana & then please do GET IN TOUCH. We'd love to hear your story!
Congratulations to you all + happy planning!
XXOO
Rob + Mel
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Hello all,
We would like to introduce ourselves to all of you lovely couples planning and awaiting your beautiful destination weddings here in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We're Rob + Mel, the artists behind ShoeBox Photography. We're local to Punta Cana from November through June each and every year. {In the summer months, we're back home in Vancouver, Canada documenting awesome west coast weddings.}
We're very new here in BDW.com so you probably haven't heard much about us or possible nothing at all! Which is such a shame, because we're really awesome at what we do & we love it to bits! So please, if you are in the process of looking for a fabulous photographer for your Punta Cana wedding, we would like to invite you to view our work. You may just find that we're the perfect fit for you.
Head --> HERE to view some gorgeous real weddings from Punta Cana.
Or click through our links below. Either way, we hope you love what you see.
If you think you've found your match in us... please GET IN TOUCH. We'd love to hear your story!
Congratulations to you all + happy planning!
XXOO
Rob + Mel
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Hi @@FutureMrsGrabs,
Have you heard of us?? Typically we don't shoot in Punta Cana in August as we're only local to the island from November - June, BUT we will be there for just 2 weeks that summer and Aug 1 is free! We'd love for you to check us out and hopefully we'll chat soon.
www.shoeboxphotography.caHappy Planning!
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Anna Nuet is also a local Punta Cana MUA. Amazing girl. Love her to bits & work with her quite a bit. Check her out here: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaNuetHair
XO - Mel
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Hola,
If anyone is interested in the Huracan Cafe as their wedding venue, I suggest you get in touch with Natalia & Mayte. They are the wedding planning & design team now at the Huracan and are AMAZING! Mayte & Nati are our dear friends and put so much heart into each and every wedding. Please get in touch with them. You can reach Mayte at mayteweddingdesignerpuntacana@@gmail.com.
& If you have any questions, please free to ask. Huracan is one of our favourite spots in Punta Cana.
Lastly... take a peek at this beauty. An amazing wedding at the Huracan done by Natalia + Mayte. ---> http://www.shoeboxphotography.ca/hard-rock-hotel-huracan-cafe-punta-cana-wedding-chanel-juan/
XOXO - Mel
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& Thanks so much for the shout out!
Jellyfish Restaurant
in Destination Weddings in Dominican Republic
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Hey @@samilein - Congrats on planning your destination wedding here in Punta Cana! We noticed you asked a question about photographer prices here on the island & thought we'd give a bit of insight. =) There are many amazing photographers here in PC & we all range in price and style. Photography usually starts around $1000 and ranges up to $8000 + depending on who and what kind of coverage you're looking at. Our best advice... find the photographer that best matches your own personal style and vision first. If you can see yourself in their photos, thats a great thing! Once you’ve found that.. the rest will most likely fall into place. =)
All the best in your search!
XO - r+m