{"id":30104,"date":"2023-06-27T08:51:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T12:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/?p=30104"},"modified":"2023-06-27T09:48:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T13:48:27","slug":"hiring-destination-wedding-photographer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/hiring-destination-wedding-photographer\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know Before Hiring a Destination Wedding Photographer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Destination Wedding Photographer: Top 3 Tips for Choosing the Right One\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HDxGV8oOwl4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the questions couples always ask is about photography for your destination wedding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You&#8217;re getting married in paradise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your friends and family are traveling all over to celebrate with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You want to capture the memories in the most stunning way possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But where do you start, and how do you budget appropriately when hiring a photographer for your destination wedding?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether you&#8217;re getting married on a dreamy white sand beach in\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mexico<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a pier overlooking the blue ocean, or a tropical garden, you&#8217;ll want to hire a photographer who understands your aesthetic and can make you feel at ease in front of the camera.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So how do you go about selecting the right destination wedding photographer?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6aa20930bbe92\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/hiring-destination-wedding-photographer\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_a_wedding_photographer\" title=\"How much does it cost to hire a wedding photographer?\">How much does it cost to hire a wedding photographer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/hiring-destination-wedding-photographer\/#Should_we_bring_a_wedding_photographer_from_the_United_States_or_hire_one_at_the_destination\" title=\"Should we bring a wedding photographer from the United States or hire one at the destination?\">Should we bring a wedding photographer from the United States or hire one at the destination?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/hiring-destination-wedding-photographer\/#Will_the_resort_recommend_a_photographer\" title=\"Will the resort recommend a photographer?\">Will the resort recommend a photographer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/hiring-destination-wedding-photographer\/#How_do_I_choose_which_is_the_right_destination_wedding_photographer_for_us\" title=\"How do I choose which is the right destination wedding photographer for us?\">How do I choose which is the right destination wedding photographer for us?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/hiring-destination-wedding-photographer\/#Do_you_book_accommodations_for_the_photographer\" title=\"Do you book accommodations for the photographer?\u00a0\">Do you book accommodations for the photographer?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/hiring-destination-wedding-photographer\/#How_soon_after_the_wedding_can_you_see_the_photos\" title=\"How soon after the wedding can you see the photos? \">How soon after the wedding can you see the photos? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/hiring-destination-wedding-photographer\/#Examples_of_destination_wedding_photographers\" title=\"Examples of destination wedding photographers\">Examples of destination wedding photographers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/hiring-destination-wedding-photographer\/#Will_the_resort_charge_an_outside_vendor_fee\" title=\"Will the resort charge an outside vendor fee?\">Will the resort charge an outside vendor fee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/hiring-destination-wedding-photographer\/#Recap_What_to_know_before_hiring_a_destination_wedding_photographer\" title=\"Recap: What to know before hiring a destination wedding photographer\">Recap: What to know before hiring a destination wedding photographer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/hiring-destination-wedding-photographer\/#Need_help_planning\" title=\"Need help planning?\u00a0\">Need help planning?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_a_wedding_photographer\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How much does it cost to hire a wedding photographer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A typical destination wedding photographer will cost between $3,000 &#8211; $6,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The cost fluctuation here is because of factors like the length of time you want them, whether you need them on multiple days, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">More experienced wedding photographers will likely charge more, while newer photographers will charge somewhere on the lower end of the spectrum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_we_bring_a_wedding_photographer_from_the_United_States_or_hire_one_at_the_destination\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Should we bring a wedding photographer from the United States or hire one at the destination?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30109\" src=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_6134-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_6134-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_6134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_6134-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_6134-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_6134-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_6134-1417x946.jpg 1417w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Deciding to bring a photographer from home or hire a local one is a big decision, depending on the couple&#8217;s wishes and budget.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some couples already have an existing preferred photographer at home or can quickly get some recommendations from friends and family who may have gotten married recently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But booking a photographer from home comes with extra costs; you typically pay for their flights and accommodation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some couples tell the photographer they have a budget that includes photography and travel combined and will see if that works, as the photographer benefits from &#8220;free&#8221; travel to the destination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you go down this route, your chosen photographer must have experience with travel. You don&#8217;t want to book someone simply looking for a free vacation!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One downside to hiring a destination wedding photographer from the destination is that you will only meet them in person right before your wedding day. There may also be a language barrier to overcome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, they will have the expertise and experience from shooting weddings at your chosen resort before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Photographers who regularly shoot beach weddings will have the best understanding of the specific natural lighting of the beach and the ways to enhance that Caribbean ocean backdrop and sky.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hopefully, they&#8217;ll know the resort well and take you to the most beautiful spots for your wedding shoot that someone else may not know about.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_resort_recommend_a_photographer\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Will the resort recommend a photographer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30108\" src=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013-1-1419x946.jpg 1419w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Yes. Each resort will have several local wedding photographers they work with and will recommend to you. You can then research each one and contact them for an initial chat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s worth noting, however, that when you book a <a href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/blog\/destination-wedding-packages-under-15000\/\">wedding package<\/a> with the resort that includes photography, it&#8217;s unlikely that you will get to choose your wedding photographer, although you can see their portfolio as part of the booking process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It would help if you also spoke to your wedding planner, who may give you different local options than the resort.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_choose_which_is_the_right_destination_wedding_photographer_for_us\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How do I choose which is the right destination wedding photographer for us?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30110\" src=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thumbnail_IMG_9508-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thumbnail_IMG_9508-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thumbnail_IMG_9508-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thumbnail_IMG_9508-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thumbnail_IMG_9508-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you&#8217;ve been given the names of some local photographers, we recommend you look at their website and social media profiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All good photographers will have their own Instagram accounts, so follow them and look through their feeds to get a feel for their style. Make a note of the photos that stand out to you and the styles that you love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can then contact the local photographers with the photos you are most drawn to. Be sure to check their availability on your wedding day first, as you want to ensure they can make your wedding date.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can set up video calls to chat with them &#8211; this will give you the best chance of getting to know them and seeing if there is a connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make sure you talk to them about the style of wedding photography you love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also, discuss the number of events you want them to shoot, the number of hours, and any other specifics before discussing the price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s also worth checking that they will bring a second shooter &#8211; capturing your wedding from different angles is important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also, ask your photographer if they have any other ideas or suggestions for your wedding photography &#8211; some may suggest ideas you have yet to think of.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_book_accommodations_for_the_photographer\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do you book accommodations for the photographer?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are using a local photographer, then no, you are not expected to pay for accommodation for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are flying someone in, then yes, accommodation will be expected to be covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_soon_after_the_wedding_can_you_see_the_photos\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How soon after the wedding can you see the photos? <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30111\" src=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sameena-_-Daniel-984-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"destination wedding photographer | beach wedding | cancun mexico\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sameena-_-Daniel-984-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sameena-_-Daniel-984-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sameena-_-Daniel-984-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sameena-_-Daniel-984-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sameena-_-Daniel-984-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sameena-_-Daniel-984-1419x946.jpg 1419w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We understand that all newlyweds want to see their wedding photos as soon as possible after the big day\u2026 the excitement and anticipation of seeing the best parts of your dream wedding day are huge!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, all good wedding photographers take time to edit and grade their photos, and destination wedding photographers are no different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For the weddings we work on in Mexico and the Caribbean, couples typically get the previews as early as the next day (very exciting!), but the complete set of edited photos will take around 6-8 weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_destination_wedding_photographers\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Examples of destination wedding photographers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are two amazing destination wedding photographers we have previously worked with and would recommend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adventures-photos.com\/destination-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Adventure Photo\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8211; they are a team of passionate photographers and videographers working for AM Resorts in the Cancun area &#8211; for properties including Secrets, Dreams, and Breathless. They offer several packages for you to choose from. <\/span>Check out their Instagram<a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adventurephotosessions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0here<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesandweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">James &amp; Weddings<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> &#8211; these guys work with the Karisma resort properties around the Riviera Maya. Their most popular package is called &#8220;Light Full of Love,&#8221; which has 6 hours of photography coverage, but they are also happy for couples to customize a package to their requirements. See their Instagram\u00a0<a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jamesandweddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CswL3Mbrxz2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CswL3Mbrxz2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by James&amp;Weddings (@jamesandweddings)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_resort_charge_an_outside_vendor_fee\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Will the resort charge an outside vendor fee?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Each resort has a different policy on bringing external vendors for your wedding. If we look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/destinations\/mexico\/playa-mujeres\/dreams-playa-mujeres\/\">Dreams Playa Mujeres<\/a> resort as an example, they state that outside authorized vendors are permitted. Still, they do not take any responsibility for the service provided to them. The resort will charge a small fee of $150 per vendor brought in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recap_What_to_know_before_hiring_a_destination_wedding_photographer\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recap: What to know before hiring a destination wedding photographer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We hope our breakdown on the tips and tricks for choosing a photographer for your destination wedding has pointed you in the right direction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The photos are a key part of your planning process and your special day so you should take time to think about what you really want and what will fit your budget.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Be bold, ask questions, and book early to avoid disappointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_help_planning\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Need help planning?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">experienced wedding planners<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Destination Weddings by Vacationeeze<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0are with you every step of the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With decades of experience planning hundreds of weddings, our team understands what couples are looking for and how to navigate working with the resorts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our dedicated team will work with all your friends and family so you can focus on planning your dream wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ready to start planning your big day?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Call us at\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"tel:215-454-2070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">215-454-2070<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/dev7.webdevonline.net\/destinationwedding\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">get in touch with us here<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Looking forward to chatting soon!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the questions couples always ask is about photography for your destination wedding.\u00a0 You&#8217;re getting married in paradise.\u00a0 Your&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":30107,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.7 - 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