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[SuzeQ]

Thank you so much! I really feel like the BM dresses are really bringing my color scheme together and i love them! I call them my tinkerbells now lol

Tinkerbells, I love that. I really love those dresses. I want to go to my local David's Bridal and try to find one for myself! I think they will go great with your colors and your venues and to top it off, they look so good on everyone. I can't tell you how many times I've been a BM and I can't ever wear the dresses again. All of them look like BM dresses.

 

[NYPrincess422]

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[SuzeQ]

Ive probably read every single thread on photography on the DIS boards...its weird because Ive never really thought much of it before. But now, I see some pictures that look awesome and I see other that look like some rooky took them, so idk.

Ive been going back and forth between Randy Chapman and David & Vicki Arndt. Chapman's prices beat Vicki by $150.00 which isnt that much so really it boils down to style. Then, I learned something important here on the boards: editing. I never knew that editing the photos was essentially an additional service. As far as I know, Chapman gives the pictures un-edited...I suppose I could pay the additional fee and have him beautify them. But I spoke with Vicki tonight and she said that editing is included in her price ...me likes that.

I think we're gonna go with the Arndts. Ive looked at their pictures on their facebook page and they look so dreamy ...any thoughta by anyone???

I chose The Arndts because I love love love their style and you get two photographers. While one is photographing the families, the other is getting photojournalism. I have been a BM and MOH in several DFTW and all my friends use David and Vicki for their wedding photography. The first time I saw one of their wedding albums, I cried and it wasn't even my wedding. It was my friends wedding. Their albums are very modern and all the images are photoshopped but not over photoshopped if you know what I mean. If you love their style, like I do, in the end a few extra dollars is worth it and the pictures will be nicely edited.

HTH,
Suze

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

Ive probably read every single thread on photography on the DIS boards...its weird because Ive never really thought much of it before. But now, I see some pictures that look awesome and I see other that look like some rooky took them, so idk.

Ive been going back and forth between Randy Chapman and David & Vicki Arndt. Chapman's prices beat Vicki by $150.00 which isnt that much so really it boils down to style. Then, I learned something important here on the boards: editing. I never knew that editing the photos was essentially an additional service. As far as I know, Chapman gives the pictures un-edited...I suppose I could pay the additional fee and have him beautify them. But I spoke with Vicki tonight and she said that editing is included in her price ...me likes that.

I think we're gonna go with the Arndts. Ive looked at their pictures on their facebook page and they look so dreamy ...any thoughta by anyone???

I'm loving everything so far!! your dress suits you very well.

I'm getting my e-pic done this sunday with David and Vicki it was no question to me to choose them because of their work. I will post the pictures on my PJ when I get them and I also allowed them to use them for whatever they need so I'm sure you will see them on Facebook after they get them taken and upoaded. I can't wait to work with them!! I have asked Vicki a million questions and she has always replied within one day and always welcome to more!! I'm already thinking about using them for my even before I have a session with them for e-pics!!

 

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[KR1343]

Congrats!! Everything looks awesome!!!

 

[SuzeQ]

Seriously, those are the cutest bridesmaids dresses I've ever seen. I'm trying to figure out the tatoo though. What is her tatoo?

 

[April Elizabeth]

I just joined in. You look so pretty in your dress. Your BM dresses are really cute too. Excited to read more!

 

[NYPrincess422]

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[April Elizabeth]

I agree with you. Covered tatoos just look covered and make up doesn't really do the trick. Since it's a fairy, I think that's kind of cute. You could always ask your photographers to get some of the posed pictures without the tatoo.

Did you decide between The Arndts and Randy? I just got engaged on Easter, but I've been lurking on the boards for a long time. I've done a lot of research and I love The Arndt's style. I haven't booked them yet, but I'm 100% sure I want them to photograph my wedding.

 

[girli565]

Ive probably read every single thread on photography on the DIS boards...its weird because Ive never really thought much of it before. But now, I see some pictures that look awesome and I see other that look like some rooky took them, so idk.

Ive been going back and forth between Randy Chapman and David & Vicki Arndt. Chapman's prices beat Vicki by $150.00 which isnt that much so really it boils down to style. Then, I learned something important here on the boards: editing. I never knew that editing the photos was essentially an additional service. As far as I know, Chapman gives the pictures un-edited...I suppose I could pay the additional fee and have him beautify them. But I spoke with Vicki tonight and she said that editing is included in her price ...me likes that.

I think we're gonna go with the Arndts. Ive looked at their pictures on their facebook page and they look so dreamy ...any thoughta by anyone???

Randy does edit the pictures. He told me he won't edit all 2000+ pictures but that a lot do get some sort or editing. And it's already included in the price. If you want certain pictures edited he told me to just ask.

 

[NYPrincess422]

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[Stephie77]

Jocelyn-Everything looks great so far. I think the wedding dress you chose looks the nicest on you. The BM different are very different (i always like different things) and I think go with the color theme/ariel's very nicely. Can't wait to read more.

 

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[April Elizabeth]

Congratulations on booking your Photographers! I'm so excited for you. We haven't booked David and Vicki yet, but I am giving them my deposit the beginning of May. I want to make sure I get them. I did lots of research and I love thier style.

I think Bongo's would be so nice for your welcome reception. Such a fun atmosphere!

 

[NYPrincess422]

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[SuzeQ]

Wow! That doesn't seem right that he didn't tell you about the special in the first place. What else isn't he telling you? It just seems a little desparate to me. Especially offering the special only after you sent the check to the Arndts. I think you should talk to Vicki and let her know what Randy did before you stop payment on a check. That would be right thing to do. She is so sweet and even offered a custom package to fit my budget. You do get two photographers with David and Vicki and remember the cheapest isn't always the BEST especially when it comes to your wedding pictures. I know Randy is a very good photographer, but I'm really questioning his integrity after this.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

Suze

 

[NYPrincess422]

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[SuzeQ]

We put down our deposit to hold the date with the Arndts. Then they sent us an invoice that had everything listed that we were getting in our package. It also showed our deposit on the invoice too. When we met with them in person we signed our contract. Vicki had offered to send the contract but I said I would just sign it when we got together to look at albums. It was almost the exact same thing as the invoice, only a little more official with everyone's signature. It states everything you get in your package that we knew from all the e-mails and all of our friends using them for their weddings.

We booked them for my parents surprise vow renewal. I just got engaged but haven't announced it to everyone on the Disboards yet. I think I want to do a PJ for my wedding and not my parents vow renewal. Both are going to be at Disney so I'm doing a lot of planning now. My Wedding will be in November of 2012. I'm just curious as to what Randy is offering for $1000. Is it just a DVD?