Amanda Hammett

Iperraton: asposeep is correct. If your photographer is staying at the hotel, you do not have to pay the vendor fee. But I also wouldn't broadcast it to anyone. Your wedding coordinator will ask you once you arrive and have your meeting. Then you can tell her you didn't "hire" a photographer but that one of your guests is going to take photos.

So excited for y'all!!!! Getting married the day after Cinco de mayo!!! We got married May 9 of this year and arrived the day before cinco de mayo. You can see our photos on www.facebook.com/rollergirl80

Anne, Try not to get frustrated. I kept it simple. After stressing for months about how to budget all the vendor fees, I finally found Blue Lens photography who deducted the $800 vendor fee from my package, since I chose the Royal Photography package....pics and video were the most important to me. Then, I decided not to use a DJ at all and just rent the amp & microphone for $250. I was extremely happy with my decision. I chose the chicken & veggies plate for my reception. It was only $14 per person. My thought process was, "why pay all this money for ONE dinner when the resort is all inclusive?" If someone wants something different to eat, eat before you come to the wedding or after the wedding. There are TONS of choices that are already paid for AND they have 24 hour room service. We even brought our own decor and had them decorate. I was extremely happy with everything and their willingness to work with me. All the negotiations made before we arrived were basically a waste of time. Everything truly happens once you arrive and meet with the Wedding Coordinators. Good luck! Try not to stress!! You will regret worrying!!!! I PROMISE!! I still kick myself for stressing! It was truly a fairytale and everything ended up perfect!!

SimplyMV. yes I have. You can also friend me on Facebook. Amanda Hayden. Or YouTube user Ahammett1980

SimplyMV. yes I have. You can also friend me on Facebook. Amanda Hayden. Or YouTube user Ahammett1980

SimplyMV. yes I have. You can also friend me on Facebook. Amanda Hayden. Or YouTube user Ahammett1980

I hired Niccolo with Blue Lens photography and I was EXTREMELY pleased! They were willing to take the $800 vendor fee off my package! I paid the $800 vendor fee and the photographer took $800 off my package! Something to think about! Pictures are the last place you want to "skimp".

Aggiekat, I used the terrace but the restaurant inside was pretty as well.

Thank you!!!! It was so fun!!!! We plan to go back next may. All my videos are on YouTube. Under Ahammett1980

Thank you!!!! It was so fun!!!! We plan to go back next may. All my videos are on YouTube. Under Ahammett1980

I think this will show my video

Taryn, I just emailed the layout to you! Girltravel77 that is awesome!!!!! I wish I could figure out how to share mine.