Caribbean weddings

Review for St Lucia Wedding Photographer…Happy Days

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If you are planning to get married at the Almond Moragn Bay, DO NOT USE THE HOTEL WEDDING CO-ORDINATOR JESSICA.

Jessica did not listen to a single instruction we asked of her Wedding Photography and made our wedding service unforgettable, but for the wrong reasons, wrong cake, wrong flowers, no transport and throwing our champaign away, to name but a few of the problems she caused. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
There is a public beach no more than 100 metres from the Almonds own beach. This is the beach we had wanted to get married on, as it is a beautiful setting for a wedding, with palm trees, soft sand and some great props for the photos. We were told by an outside source that the wedding could go ahead at this location. However, Jessica wouldn’t allow it as she decided that it was too much effort for her to make the arrangements. Just another thing to add to our list!
We made our wedding work, despite the set backs. We had our families around us, a beautiful day and a fantastic minster to marry us!
We hired a photographer from outside of the hotel as he had been highly recommended.
His name is Bill Mortley, (www.billmortleyphotography.com).
Bill is a kind, friendly and genuine man. He is a US citizen, but resides in St Lucia. We had read a lot of good reports on Bill and decided to use him for our wedding.
After the initial enquiry with Bill via email I had already decided that we were going to use him. Bill took over 450 photographs of our wedding. He arrived 1 hour prior to the wedding (3pm), and remained with us until 7pm that evening. He took us to 2 additional locations on the Island (around 5 miles away) where he captured some of the most amazing photographs and memorable moments! Bill offered us 50 photos for a set price, my adivse, forget the 50 and buy the lot, its worth every dollar!!! Bill if you ever read this, thank you so much!

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Our son’s wedding 18th Feb and our wedding vow renewal 21st Feb were the best days (See below for exceptions) The day of the wedding was fantastic, Bill Mortley (Photographer) found on Trip Advisor was exceptional. www.billmortleyphotographer.com, Certainly good times to remember.

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East Winds Inn – Ben and Jo’s Caribbean Wedding Surprise

For Ben and Jo of London, flying to the Caribbean for their wedding was the ultimate private get-away. But the couple, who value their privacy above all else, were surprised to find their resort of choice offered the seclusion they so desired while still presenting a lavish wedding.

The venue – East Wind’s Inn in La Brelotte Bay; a cosy resort with only thirty rooms, located on one of the more pristine bays on the island of Saint Lucia; The setting – exquisite; with 12 acres of lush tropical gardens bordered by the golden beach. This traditional resort boasts an exclusive experience to those who value simple luxury, exactly what Ben and Jo required.

The two, both 25, chose a destination wedding for that momentous walk down the aisle, because as Ben says, “We just wanted something a bit different.” And, Jo explains, “We wanted somewhere quite exclusive, quite secluded and we just decided you’ve got everything here.”

The couple got everything and much more for their wedding. “It’s more than we expected. This place is really good for that kind of thing…its top notch. It was perfect really. We didn’t have anything in mind so we just went along with it.”

To Ben and Jo’s pleasure, the special arrangements went beyond the ceremony. “In the evening when we had our meal there were really pretty flowers in the table and they made us a special dessert. It was really very nice. We were very, very pleased with it. It’s all been a nice surprise,” declares Jo.

The services of photographer Bill Mortley, and the quality of his work, also added to the couple’s satisfaction with their choice. Bill also comes highly recommended by Trip Advisor for his creative and superior work on weddings at various resorts, which creates lasting memories for his clients.

Ben and Jo’s memories will also include the very pleasant and friendly staff of East Winds, which was recommended by one of Ben’s friends. The all-inclusive resort also had the plus of being the winner of Trip Advisor’s 2008 Traveller’s Choice award, which Ben says, “Makes a lot of difference, with hundreds of reviews.”

The newlywed’s who say, “St Lucia looked so nice we didn’t have to look anywhere else,” also took the time to sail around the island on the Brig Unicorn and trek through its rainforest.

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What to Look for In Wedding Photography

Wedding Photography

For most of us, our wedding will be the stuff dreams are made of. Our every heart’s desire and our every goal in life boils down to this one all-important day. The details of this all-important day typically take lots of time and concentration to iron out. Most of us have already designed this particular picture of what we expect our wedding day to look like, and one of the most important factors that will determine the outcome of that day is the choice of photographer you make.

Unfortunately, far too many people have more than one question about finding a wedding photographer. If you’re among the many thousands of brides and grooms who will marry this year and you’re becoming increasingly concerned about selecting your wedding photographer, read on for some tips and tricks on making the decision as smooth as possible.
One of your very first considerations should be your budget. It’s important that you first determine exactly how much your photographer plans to charge. Some photographers charge by the hour, and others charge a specific flat fee. If your photographer of choice charges by the day as opposed to by the hour, it is a good idea to take into account the number of hours that makes up the standard day. For example, suppose you’ve asked your wedding photographer to cover your rehearsal dinner as well as pre-and post-ceremony activities. If this is the case, you’ve got at least two full days of service ahead of you.
You should also review your photographer’s contract very thoroughly before signing.The contract you have with your photographer can make or break a wedding experience. Be sure that you’re open, clear, and concise with your photographer in order to help avoid problems.
You may also find it beneficial to question your photographer about the timeframe expected to get your proofs and your prints returned. Believe it or not, when it comes to a wedding, time is of the essence. You see, if too much time passes after the event but before the pictures, people tend to lose interest. If you’re paying a substantial sum of money for quality photographs, that fee should also take into account the timeframe you’ll have to wait before getting the pictures returned to you.
Remember, wedding photography will be the highlight of your big day. Your pictures will live on forever — choose wisely

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Your Big Day

Once you’ve fallen in love there is no limit to where your imagination can take you. Falling in love is like no other feeling in the world and when it happens to you, you begin to see visions of wedding bells and layered cakes. Once you finally reached the point your life or you’re ready to say “I do” to that one special person, a whirlwind of emotions can overtake you. And when you get down to the nitty-gritty of planning your wedding, all of these emotions combined with the pressures of planning a wedding can manifest themselves into stress.

While a certain level of stress is expected when planning a wedding, it’s important that you not allow the stress of the planning to overtake the emotions of the process. Planning your wedding should be one of the most truly is an auspicious occasions of your life. Whenever you find yourself becoming increasingly stressed about the process, take some time out to remember why you’re getting married in the first place. Think about all the emotions of love, you feel every time you lay eyes on your special someone.

One surefire way to avoid some of the stress of planning a wedding is to enlist the help of high quality professionals. One of the most important decisions you make is who to hire as a wedding photographer. Because wedding photography is the one component of your wedding, besides your vows, that will last a lifetime, you should spend some extra time in your selection. Setting aside your major decisions first and then concentrating on the details will help to manage your stress effectively.
The big decisions to which were referring are the dress, the location, the photography, colors, the cake, and the attendants. It seems as though once the bride has selected her dress and the location of her wedding, everything else begins to fall into place. Remember, you can pull off a successful and beautiful wedding without suffering the stress so many people face during this time. In fact, many couples find that they can successfully plan a beautiful wedding and a relatively short period of time if they take it one day at a time and stay organized.
It is our recommendation that you first enlist the services of a wedding photographer and perhaps a caterer, and of course book your venue. Once you’ve made the major decisions, the details will simply be the icing on the cake.

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