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Addie · 07-11-2011, 11:44 AM

We were married at the Westin Resort and Spa in Aruba on June 25, 2011 and had the pleasure of having Jason Margarita and team cover our wedding with photos and videography. Jason and his team are very diligent and provided an extra special quality of service. They are unbelievably nice, friendly and highly professional at the same time. My wedding coordinator at the Westin sent me several recommendations for photographers with links to their website and photos but I was not sold on any of them. I became very disappointed and started researching NYC photographers to bring to Aruba with us until I came across JM’s website. Jason and Julissa (videographer) met with us as soon as we landed in Aruba to answer any additional questions that we had even though we had numerous contacts prior to our arrival. They even accommodated our last minute request to shoot our Welcome Cocktail for 114 of our closest family and friends.

They’re great at shooting from unconventional angles and bringing an editorial eye to their work. They shoot as a team and the resulting images are timeless, romantic and stylish. They captured spontaneous moments and not just the requisite formal group shots and this made our wedding unique. Our wedding took place right around sunset and they were able to capture some really AMAZING pictures, the first comment when I share our pictures is that it looks pictures from a magazine. I could not be happier with the product and service and will highly recommend them to ALL couples thinking of having a destination wedding in Aruba.

Also their trash the dress shoots look amazing, I didn’t get an opportunity while in Aruba but I’m planning to complete it on my next trip to Aruba.

Super satisfied Bride,

Addie Ruffins

*Andrea J.* · 07-11-2011, 02:18 PM

welcome to the aruba.com community forum

glad your wedding experience was good.

bradrick1971 · 07-11-2011, 02:46 PM

I Love your review Addie!

After reading acushing review of her wedding at Renaissance and how bad her local photographer was it made me appreciate Jason's work so much more! If it wasn't for him we would have walked out of the hotel my sister would have probably hurt our planner, and our wedding would have not taken place.

He is indeed unbelievably nice and extremely courteous yet such a professional. My husband and I love him, and we will be indebted to him for a long time for getting us through our wedding day, and we were happy you had a similar experience, and his pictures were indeed AMAZING!

Lifes_a_Beach · 09-18-2011, 12:19 PM

Bradrick1971 I totally agree 110% with what you said. We had very similar experiences at the RIU (read your review) and we feel the same way - If it wasn't for Jason throughout our wedding "experience" at the RIU, it would have probably turned out disastrous. Him and his whole crew totally saved our day and we love them all for it. The whole time they went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure everything went as well as it could go. The pictures and video we received are just amazing. The trash the dress photo shoot the next day was just amazing!
The planner on the other hand..........

Jason_Margarita · 09-19-2011, 05:32 PM

Hi Addie...Thank you very much for your kind words and it was a pleasure and honor to have been part of your wedding day! My team and I truly appreciate the review...

It was wonderful to experience the African culture so up-close, and the colors, music, and ambiance was exhilarating and mesmerizing...Thank You!
__________________________________________________ _
For all your Wedding Photography, Cinematography & Planning
http://www.everafteraruba.com | http://www.jasonmargarita.com

07-11-2011, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Addie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2	Jason Margarita Photography & Studio We were married at the Westin Resort and Spa in Aruba on June 25, 2011 and had the pleasure of having Jason Margarita and team cover our wedding with photos and videography. Jason and his team are very diligent and provided an extra special quality of service. They are unbelievably nice, friendly and highly professional at the same time. My wedding coordinator at the Westin sent me several recommendations for photographers with links to their website and photos but I was not sold on any of them. I became very disappointed and started researching NYC photographers to bring to Aruba with us until I came across JM’s website. Jason and Julissa (videographer) met with us as soon as we landed in Aruba to answer any additional questions that we had even though we had numerous contacts prior to our arrival. They even accommodated our last minute request to shoot our Welcome Cocktail for 114 of our closest family and friends. They’re great at shooting from unconventional angles and bringing an editorial eye to their work. They shoot as a team and the resulting images are timeless, romantic and stylish. They captured spontaneous moments and not just the requisite formal group shots and this made our wedding unique. Our wedding took place right around sunset and they were able to capture some really AMAZING pictures, the first comment when I share our pictures is that it looks pictures from a magazine. I could not be happier with the product and service and will highly recommend them to ALL couples thinking of having a destination wedding in Aruba. Also their trash the dress shoots look amazing, I didn’t get an opportunity while in Aruba but I’m planning to complete it on my next trip to Aruba. Super satisfied Bride, Addie Ruffins Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Lifes_a_Beach likes this.

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07-11-2011, 02:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,254 Images: 80	welcome to the aruba.com community forum glad your wedding experience was good. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

07-11-2011, 02:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
bradrick1971 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7	I Love your review Addie! After reading acushing review of her wedding at Renaissance and how bad her local photographer was it made me appreciate Jason's work so much more! If it wasn't for him we would have walked out of the hotel my sister would have probably hurt our planner, and our wedding would have not taken place. He is indeed unbelievably nice and extremely courteous yet such a professional. My husband and I love him, and we will be indebted to him for a long time for getting us through our wedding day, and we were happy you had a similar experience, and his pictures were indeed AMAZING! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Lifes_a_Beach likes this.

09-18-2011, 12:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lifes_a_Beach Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 7	Bradrick1971 I totally agree 110% with what you said. We had very similar experiences at the RIU (read your review) and we feel the same way - If it wasn't for Jason throughout our wedding "experience" at the RIU, it would have probably turned out disastrous. Him and his whole crew totally saved our day and we love them all for it. The whole time they went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure everything went as well as it could go. The pictures and video we received are just amazing. The trash the dress photo shoot the next day was just amazing! The planner on the other hand.......... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-19-2011, 05:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jason_Margarita Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 117 Images: 34	Hi Addie...Thank you very much for your kind words and it was a pleasure and honor to have been part of your wedding day! My team and I truly appreciate the review... It was wonderful to experience the African culture so up-close, and the colors, music, and ambiance was exhilarating and mesmerizing...Thank You! __________________________________________________ _ For all your Wedding Photography, Cinematography & Planning http://www.everafteraruba.com \| http://www.jasonmargarita.com Attached Thumbnails Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook