In just over a month my girlfriend and I will get married on Bucuti Beach. We have planned it to be a low key runnaway wedding without guests. Trip, accommodation, wedding service and wedding dinner are booked.

We're now on the lookout for an alternative to the normal wedding photographers. Does anyone know a photographer that will take photos of our wedding for a cheaper price? We only need someone to come for the ceremony and we are mainly after the digital files (rather than prints).

Also, any suggestions for what to do as newlyweds during our 10 days on the island? Also, is it possible to make day trips or over night trips to other islands or Venezuela?

There is a listing of some of the island's photographer's here. You could see if any of them are in your price range or would work with you regarding exactly what you require.

Imho, you would be hard pressed to find many people suggesting even a day trip to Venezuela.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_2124.html
"This Public Announcement is to inform U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Venezuela of the potential for political unrest throughout the country leading up to and following the referendum on proposed constitutional reforms scheduled for December 2, 2007"

Venezuela: Consular Information Sheet U.S. Department of State
"SAFETY AND SECURITY: Violent crime in Venezuela is pervasive, both in the capital, Caracas, and in the interior. The country has one of the highest per-capita murder rates in the world. Armed robberies take place in broad daylight throughout the city, including areas generally presumed safe and frequented by tourists. "

For a nicer alternative perhaps a trip to Curacao? Beaches in Curacao are different than Aruba, but there are many more of them and the snorkeling and diving are much better there than Aruba. Those are just for starters.

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My fiance' and I are planning the same type of wedding... just he and I. We have been talking w. Indira at Aruba Fairy Tale Weddings. Did you guys use a planner? It sounds like everything is on go for you both. Our accomodations are booked (through RCI), at Divi Dutch Resort/Golf Club. I am waiting to hear from Indira re. her photographer choices and will share that info with you as soon as I receive it.
Congratulations!

Indira was perfect. We were married this past Oct 19. You're going to love it. Enjoy!

Hi, I'm shopping around and heard great things about Indira, but who was the reverend that she hired for your wedding, and who was your photographer??
Do you have samples of your wedding pictures that you would like to share?

Hi..
I am getting married on Jan.15 and am using Indira.
For my photographer, she is usuing Paul Van Driel.

Hey Tiff...

I am using Paul for my wedding as well in July. After you rwedding, would you mind posting some of your pictures, I would love to see more of his work.

Thanks -- Kristin

Sure....
I heard he is fabulous, so I'm sure we both won't be disappointed

I am getting married on July 4th and I am using Paul also. He does incredible work. I feel very fortunate to have gotten him as my photographer.

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