Congratulations to the both of you
Now the real fun starts
Are you going to look for photo/ video next? I think you should check out Duet . They offer a really personal touch and can do both for a really affordable price, giving you so much in return. Here is the link to the Official Thread by Nora on here :
Official Duet Thread by Nora You will find alot of links to other threads of the concerns of brides on here .
Here is the link to their website. You will find them very open to your ideas and concerns. Very flexible in negiotiating the options you can have. Many options for video were all included. Others charge extra for sipea SP?, hehehe I can't spell .
Duet Here is what they offered for 2003. The prices have gone up by 700 for 2004. If you want to book them or are thinking about it after meeting with them, tell them you have just started looking and ask if they can give you the 2004 prices , even though you are getting married in 2005 , like us.
I have the 2003 prices but you may want to contact her directly and DEFINITELY MEET WITH THEM AND WORK YOUR MAGIC.
The prices have gone up by 700 for 2004.
Call and talk to Nicole and Eric.
Here is what I have :
These are the video details for the packages so call and/or meet with them to discuss further prices and specific items. What I loved was that they were updated and prepared for new things coming out. Alot of places said in 5 months or so they would have a DVD burner, they might have more things ' in - house ' , etc. I just don't want photo and video vendors haggling over prices and what they promised each other and me.
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My fiancee bought me the Canon G5 for my bday and xmas. We are both into and have experience in alot of the most current technology so we understood alot of the terms BUT ALWAYS ask if you don't understand . Sometimes an example being shown more than once helps.
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Silver : Combo was 2799.99
3 CCD- Digital Camera
Location, Pre-shot, Ceremony, & Reception
Music Overlay
Full Editing with Title & CG
3 copies of VHS tapes ( DVD additional in this package) ********
Gold : Combo was 3499.99
3 CCD- Digital Camera
Location, Pre-shot, Ceremony, & Reception
Music Overlay
Special Full Editing with Title & CG
Photo Montage ( Baby OR Honeymoon )
1 DVD & 2 VHS
Platinum : Combo was 3999.99
3 CCD- Digital Camera
Location Wedding Music Video
Casual Music video
Pre-shot, Ceremony,Formal & Reception
Special Music Overlay
Special Full Editing with Music Overlay
3 DVD & 1 VHS
1 Unedited Version Master Tape ( I'm assuming since it says tape it's VHS )
**** Ask to make sure
Diamond : Combo was 4499.99
3 CCD- Digital Camera
Location Wedding Music Video
Casual Music video
Pre-shot, Full Ceremony
Interview ( Family & Firends )
Special Computerized Advanced Editing with Title & CG
3 DVD
1 Unedited Version Master Tape ( I'm assuming since it says tape it's VHS )
**** Ask to make sure
Diamond Plus : Combo was 4999.99
3 CCD- Digital Camera
Special Light Effect
Duet's Special Wedding Story Cinema Pardiso ( Documentary style ) ****May want to confirm what style
Night Time Music Video
Interviews ( Family & Friends )
Photo Montages ( Baby & Honeymoon ) ****
Pre-Shot, Full Ceremony
Special Computerized Advanced Editing with Title & CG
3 DVD
1 Unedited Version Master Tape
( Eric said we could have the Unedited on DVD )
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So as of our visit these were the options in each package. If something is not listed in the next packages but you wanted it *****
Such as the Photo Montage , Ask and you'll see how flexible they are. You might be able to take something out and add it in for example .
You get about 1 1/2 hrs for optimum quality on the DVD , for those of us who will actually notice the difference of 15 minutes.
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These are ONLY the Video portion of the Combo Packages for 2003. Look at the thread or Fm someone and they will send you an updated version.
Ask about Promotions
Get specific descriptions and don't stop till you fully understand what each option includes or doesn't include.
Meeting them is one sure way to know what each feature looks like as far as effects go in the video, AND photo.
I loved the infrared pics and casual day pics.
We are going with the Diamond Plus for now, but for Video and Photo.
Please notify me and everyone else it things changes, as I will certainly do the same.
Best wishes to everyone,
Thomas