Dreams Cancun - Questions for those married here!

[SIMBASIM]

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Originally Posted by destination Jen, you are really sweet, but please do exactly what you desire, not what you think you should do to make things more pleasant for me! This is your wedding. Between my TA, who knows Claudia personally, and me we will make a big enough stink that she will have to figure this one out. It was her own stupid fault for booking us this way! Guess Dreams will have to have two photogs and videogs for June 13. Gotta tell ya, I'm a little peeved with her lack of foresight on this one, and I, for one am not paying extra for it!

I am all about doing whatever will stress me out the least!!! LOL!! I am not opposed to moving the time up slightly. Hey its all good as long as my DJ, photographer and videographer are all booked properly. Hey if it does get scewed up, at least I have someone who will team up with me to go all "bridezilla" on them!!!!

I have Jill (TA) working on it too. I wil let you know onceI hear something...

[June_Dreams]

I dont know about Dreams but i went to a wedding in Punta Cana DR last year & well last minute everyone was doing so much running around there was no one to fill in as witness's. To make a long story short they grabbed someone in their bathing suits that was a guest at the hotel to do it. It wasnt a big deal I mean a little weird but no biggie. Not sure if that helps since its a totally different country but thought I'd throw that in there..lol

[destination]

I think my TA told me the hotel would provide witnesses at $10 per witness. The price may have changed, but seems reasonable to me

[sunitam]

Are you still lookin for a photographer

 

well i have compiled a big list of some really good ones in the Cancun area

 

Here it is:

 

Claudia Rodriguez Photography- Claudia Rodriguez, Photographer, Cancun & Riviera Maya

she and all of her associates (Erick, Citlalli, Roberto) are awesome, check out their website

many Dreams Cancun have used this company and seem to be very happy with their pics

 

PHOTO PACKAGE I

3 hours Photo Coverage*

150 digital images in High Resolution on CD’s

gift of 100 printed 4x6 pictures

gift of 8 printed 5x7 pictures

gift of 3 printed 8x10 pictures

album.

Cost 1,500.00us

 

 

SPECIAL PACKAGE

5 hours Photo Coverage*

250 digital images in High Resolution on Cd’s

gift of 180 printed 4x6 pictures

gift of 15 printed photos 5x7

gift of 6 printed photos 8x10

album

Cost 2,250.00us

 

 

GOLDEN PACKAGE

8 hour Photo Coverage*

400 digital images in High Resolution on Cd’s

gift of 250 printed 4x6 pictures

gift of 25 printed photos 5x7

gift of 10 printed photos 8x10

album

Cost 3,350.00us

 

 

De Sol Photography - del Sol Photography

Telephone: 1 (67 389-9810

E-mail: info@delsolphotography.com

 

Matt and Sols pictures are breathtaking!

they also have a couple of associates in Mexico (Diego and Vincent) who also rock

(personally my fav)

 

 

Cecilia Dumas- Wedding photography | Cecilia Dumas, Cancun y Riviera Maya | Imagenes de Bodas

nice website, very reasonable prices

 

Option N 1

 

1, 1/2 Hours of services

 

40 copies 4x6 color & black & white

 

3 copies 6x8

 

Includes

 

Bride and Groom Pictures

 

Ceremony

 

Group and Family Pictures

 

Total Price $450

 

CD Rom (high resolution) showing all the pictures taken (around of 100 pictures) $200

 

 

 

Option N 2

 

2 Hours of services

 

70 copies 4x6 color & black & white

 

5 copies 6x8

 

Includes

 

Bride Pictures

 

Bride and Groom Pictures

 

Ceremony

 

Group and Family Pictures

 

Total Price $550

 

CD Rom (high resolution) showing all the pictures taken (around of pictures 150) $200

 

Option N 3

 

4 Hours of services

 

100 copies 4x6 color & black & white

 

10 copies 6x8

 

Includes

 

Bride preparation

 

Bride Pictures

 

Bride and Groom Pictures

 

Ceremony

 

Group and Family Pictures

 

Reception

 

Total Price $1000

 

CD Rom (high resolution) showing all the pictures taken (around of 250 pictures) $200

 

 

 

Option 4

 

6 Hours of services

 

150 copies 4x6 color & black & white

 

15 copies 6x8

 

Includes

 

Bride preparation

 

Bride Pictures

 

Bride and Groom Pictures

 

Ceremony

 

Group and Family Pictures

 

Details, flowers, candles etc.

 

First dance

 

Cake Cut

 

Party Pictures

 

Total Price $1400

 

CD Rom (high resolution) showing all the pictures taken (around of 400 pictures) $200

 

 

Option N 5

 

8 Hours of services

 

200 copies 4x6 color & black & white

 

20 copies 6x8

 

Includes

 

Bride preparation

 

Bride Pictures

 

Bride and Groom Pictures

 

Ceremony

 

Group and Family Pictures

 

Details, flowers, candles etc.

 

First dance

 

Cake Cut

 

Party Pictures

 

Total Price $1800

 

CD Rom (high resolution) showing all the pictures taken (around of 550 pictures) $200

 

 

Cancun Wedding Photo- Wedding Photographer for Cancun, Riviera Maya

price list: http://cancun-wedding-photography.co...ollections.pdf

these guys are really good, great packages too

 

 

Cancun Studios- CANCUN STUDIOS

 

 

Cancun PhotoMemories- Photographer Martha Roque Cancun México

 

 

Vanessa Vargas- Vanessa Vargas Photography

 

 

Pierre Visual Studio- Pierre Visual Studio - Wedding Photography - Home - Wedding Photographer

Telephone: 52 (1) (99 163-6981

E-mail: contact@pierre-wedding.com

 

Juan Navarro- Juan Navarro ... Photographer

this is the photographer that comes with the Dreams wedding packages..if you do not wish to use him, you can get credit to go towards something else..i got the Dreams of love package which comes with 36 pictures, a value of $380 usd. I traded this with 2 hours of the sound system for the reception (180 usd X 2) so now i only have to pay for the third hour which is nice..

 

 

 

Here are some others i came across that are not from cancun but can definitely travel there...

 

Dino Gomez- Dino Gomez - Los Cabos Wedding Photographer Mexico - Photographer in Cabo (Los Cabos)

 

Unlimited Package, Unlimited Coverage, all inclusive:

 

Photo Only: $3.500, it includes unlimited coverage of the wedding day AND choice of rehearsal dinner OR TTD session (trash the dress session) plus it includes 2 DVDs with HI-Res files and slideshow plus upload to Pictage.com, where you can share, order prints, albums, books, enlargementes, etc.

 

 

Video Only: $3.500, it includes unlimited coverage of the wedding day AND choice of rehearsal dinner OR TTD session (trash the dress session) plus it Includes 6 DVDs and personal website for one year.

 

 

Photo+Video: $6.500, it includes all of the above.

 

Elizabeth Medina- Elizabeth Medina Photography, Mexico Destination Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photojournalism throughout the Riviera Maya, Yucatan and Mexico

all i can say is wow...

 

 

Leografia- leografia Images

from Mexico city I believe..

 

 

Jeremy Gilliam- Jeremy Gilliam Photography

this guy is from dallas, texas and has some really sweet stuff..

 

 

 

 

theres even more at strayweddings.com- Wedding Directory - Find A Photographer - StrayWeddings.com - Destination Weddings in Mexico

 

 

i know theres plenty more, these are just the ones that I have been looking at..hope this helps future Cancun brides!

 

 

sunita

[sunitam]

I got an email from Cecilia dumas today and looks like she has increased her prices. here are the most recent prices from cecilia dumas:

 

Option N 1

 

2 Hours of services

 

70 copies 4x6 colour, black & white and sepia

 

5 copies 6x8

 

Includes

 

Bride Pictures

 

Bride and Groom Pictures

 

Ceremony

 

Group and Family Pictures

 

Total Price $800

 

Digital Negatives (CD Rom high resolution showing all the pictures taken around of 150 pictures) $200

 

 

 

Option N 2

 

4 Hours of services

 

100 copies 4x6 colour, black & white and sepia

 

10 copies 6x8

 

Includes

 

Bride preparation

 

Bride Pictures

 

Bride and Groom Pictures

 

Ceremony

 

Group and Family Pictures

 

Reception

 

Total Price $1600

 

Digital Negatives (CD Rom high resolution showing all the pictures taken around of 250 pictures) $200

 

 

 

Option 3

 

6 Hours of services

 

150 copies 4x6 colour, black & white and sepia

 

15 copies 6x8

 

Includes

 

Bride preparation

 

Bride Pictures

 

Bride and Groom Pictures

 

Ceremony

 

Group and Family Pictures

 

Details, flowers, candles etc.

 

First dance

 

Cake Cut

 

Party Pictures

 

Total Price $2400

 

Digital Negatives (CD Rom high resolution showing all the pictures taken around of 400 pictures) $200

 

 

 

Option N 4

 

8 Hours of services

 

200 copies 4x6 colour, black & white and sepia

 

20 copies 6x8

 

Includes

 

Bride preparation

 

Bride Pictures

 

Bride and Groom Pictures

 

Ceremony

 

Group and Family Pictures

 

Details, flowers, candles etc.

 

First dance

 

Cake Cut

 

Party Pictures

 

Total Price $2800

 

Digital Negatives (CD Rom high resolution showing all the pictures taken around of 550 pictures) $200

 

 

 

Package for the following day after the wedding:

 

Trash your Dress!!

 

Bride & Groom in to the ocean!

 

1 Hour of services

 

30 copies 4x6 colour, black & white and sepia

 

3 copies 6x8

 

Digital Negatives (CD Rom high resolution showing all the pictures taken)

 

Total Price $600

 

 

 

Optional:

 

- Your own wedding pictures web site! (My designer will create a link where you and your friends will be able to see your wedding pictures on line (the printed & edited pictures) $300

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

 

Hold the date payment: I request a deposit of 10% of the package selected to secure your Wedding Date. The balance in cash (U.S Dollars or Mexican pesos) or travelers checks from American Express only, the day of the wedding. * DEPOSITS ARE NOT RE-FUNDABLE

 

Photos delivery: Will be ready to 2 days after the wedding, if you leave before this time, I will send the photos by fast mail to your home address.

[**~Jenn~**]

Wow..I gotta tell ya, when I first saw the prices you posted for her, I was so excited, because i was going to book her....Then I saw your second post, but even with her raised prices....I still think I want to book her.

Thank you so much for posting all of that!!!

[cweigner5]

What if I don’t have a witness?

 

If you do not have witnesses available, these will be provided by the resort at no additional cost.

 

 

This is what I got right off the Dreams Resort website under frequently asked questions - not sure if it is accurate . . . .

[SIMBASIM]

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Originally Posted by cweigner5 What if I don’t have a witness? If you do not have witnesses available, these will be provided by the resort at no additional cost. This is what I got right off the Dreams Resort website under frequently asked questions - not sure if it is accurate . . . .

print that off the website and if she tries to charge you show it to her!

[bbpacco]

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Originally Posted by PhillyBride09 Wow..I gotta tell ya, when I first saw the prices you posted for her, I was so excited, because i was going to book her....Then I saw your second post, but even with her raised prices....I still think I want to book her. Thank you so much for posting all of that!!!

I think you should contact her asap.

I emailed her, and she said she'll not be available for my date (Aug. 1) because she will be on vacation.

[**~Jenn~**]

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Originally Posted by bbpacco I think you should contact her asap. I emailed her, and she said she'll not be available for my date (Aug. 1) because she will be on vacation.

Really?
I e-mailed her on Tuesday night and So far I haven't heard anything back :-( I check times a day!! I know that It's only 5 months away, so there is a chance she may not even have my date available, but I really keep hoping she does :-)
Thanks for the Heads up!!!