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Will Caribbean Seaweed Affect Your Beach Wedding?

October 13, 2015 by Gillian Andrew in Beach Wedding

Are you planning to get married on the beach in Riviera Maya, Mexico? The chances are good that by now you’ve heard chatter about an unsightly, smelly phenomenon that has

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On the day Marc arrived and I was instantly at ease he was funny, took control and made the process so care free and fun as it should be! Every guest commented on how attentive he\/his assistant were to the details and how friendly they were stopping to chat to all guests despite how busy they were. THANKYOU so much I would recommend this amazing company to anyone we are beyond happy with everything and cannot wait to see the photos!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Iona Munroe","id":"10155706579310975"}},{"created_time":"2018-07-11T18:03:11+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"OH. MY. GOODNESS!!! I just got the pictures via email from Gillian that Marc took during our family vacation and they're AMAZING!!! I cannot put into words how beautiful and perfect they are! They captured our personalities and joy while we were celebrating my parent's 50th anniversary on vacation together! I HIGHLY recommend Fun in the Sun Weddings to anyone not just looking for a wedding photographer, but for a photographer for any celebration!! First class all the way!!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Marianne Davison Sauls","id":"10216044861814995"}},{"created_time":"2018-06-27T19:28:53+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Being an anxious bride to be it was a massive decision on deciding who to pick to capture our wedding day. From the first email with Gillian I knew that Fun in the Sun was the perfect choice for us! Gillian responded to our emails quickly, put together a package that suited our intimate ceremony & reassured us throughout the months leading up to the big day. When Marc introduced himself on the wedding day we knew we were in safe, professional hands! He turned up on time, was easy going, really chatty and made us laugh from the first photo he took! All of our guests commented on his passion and enthusiasm for his job and we all had a great time with him! I would 100\u0025 recommend Fun in the Sun Weddings and can\u2019t wait to see our full album of photos!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Hayley Tuffin","id":"10155748290037291"}},{"created_time":"2018-06-15T18:46:00+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"OMG! TRULY SPEECHLESS! Fun in the Sun (Marc) was actually a wedding gift to us from our amazing friends Kristee & Erin who live in Mexico and are wedding planners! They gifted this amazing gift to us after it rained on our wedding ceremony! So yay! 16 years of dating and we finally said I DO on 5-12-2018 and on 5-14-2018 I got to be a bride again! I was so excited to wear my dress again and experience the magic all over again! Marc was truly amazing! He had a spirit that was infectious and able to capture our love for each other in every single shot! He made it so easy, so comfortable, and so magical! I truly cannot say thank you enough! Seeing our love on images today for the first time, was EPIC! \u003C3 I love every one of them! I highly recommend Fun in the Sun! I can't decide which picture is my favorite because I love them ALL! \u003C3 Thank you Marc!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Jamie Mixon Cure","id":"1859837497372760"}},{"created_time":"2018-06-14T16:54:34+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Hiring Fun in the Sun Weddings was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the beginning, Gillian was very friendly to work with and quick to respond. The day of our wedding, Marc was so fun & laid back and put everyone at ease. I still get comments from our guests that Marc was their favorite wedding photographer ever, including their own. Our pictures came out absolutely perfect- even better than I\u2019d hoped. If getting married in Mexico, I would highly recommend Fun in the Sun! Thank you Marc and Gillian!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Aubrey Claxton","id":"10109928172998540"}},{"created_time":"2018-06-06T16:52:51+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"We were so happy we chose Marc to shoot our photos for our wedding day! Marc and his assistant Garreth were so much fun to have around on our wedding day, our photos turned out amazing! Gillian was super organized and answered all my questions and eased my mind on every possible question I had. Overall super professional group to work with on your special day!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Lana Fulton","id":"2563758573850085"}},{"created_time":"2018-05-18T12:49:26+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Gosh where do i start!? Fun in the sun weddings was amazing for the beginning , i was very nervous trying to find a photographer for my destination wedding as i had no clue how to start this process. First thing i looked online and saw the reviews on fun the sun and looked at their profile i loved the pictures and decided to contact them, Gillian was very helpful and answered all my concerns and question i felt comfortable right away and very excited to start everything with them. On the wedding day Mark was fantastic he made everyone feel relaxed he was professional and fun at the same time, he listened to exactly what we wanted! And pictures tuned out just beautiful and amazing ! i recommend Fun the sun weddings to all who are planning a destination wedding great service and amazing people behind it.","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Tania Al Shami","id":"10155978777083757"}},{"created_time":"2018-05-13T13:37:20+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Both Gillian and Mark made our special day more than we could have ever imagined !!! I would highly recommend them to anyone from out of country wanting a beach wedding . So friendly and great communication with us during the process . Mark made the actual day relaxing and fun all the while capturing the most incredible pictures ever !!!\n10\/10","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Shelly Seitz","id":"10155573047231899"}},{"created_time":"2018-05-07T12:31:08+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"These guys are so amazing! From the moment Marc walked into the room he made me feel very comfortable and kept me laughing the entire time! We only had four hours with him but it felt like I had known him forever! He showed me a few of the pictures from his camera and they were amazing! I cannot wait to see the rest of the pictures!! I would highly recommend them! If you want to have fun and laugh but yet still get beautiful pictures then you should book Fun in the Sun! \nThank you guys! You are the best!!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Aimee Brick","id":"10211531367472076"}},{"created_time":"2018-04-21T19:05:33+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Los mejores en playa del carmen los recomiendo","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Miguel Angel","id":"10216528792587770"}},{"created_time":"2018-04-21T17:49:35+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"To celebrate our dad\u2019s 70th birthday we had Marc capture very special and memorable family photos for us. He was an absolute pro at keeping cool and calm despite SIX kids (from ages 9 month to 6 years) and eight adults. He did an amazing job in making us comfortable and relaxed throughout the very challenging photo session. And the outcome of the photos were phenomenal! Booking a photographer in a foreign country can be intimidating as communication may be hindered but Gillian was beyond amazing to work with. One of the reason why I booked with Fun In the Sun Weddings is because there was no difficulty contacting Gillian and all my questions were answered right away. It didn\u2019t even if feel like we were 100s of miles away. I am 1000\u0025 grateful we made the right choice to pick Marc and Gillian and if we were ever to go back to Riviera Maya again, will definitely be giving them a call! I highly recommend Fun in the Sun Weddings....you will not be disappointed!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Younghee Chun","id":"10155576272775913"}},{"created_time":"2018-04-07T00:11:37+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Xiini Rocha","id":"10215131234506975"}},{"created_time":"2018-03-14T17:28:40+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Gelena Doehmel","id":"10215497164689914"}},{"created_time":"2018-02-16T01:17:12+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"I cannot begin to explain how incredible Fun in the Sun made my proposal! Like most guys, getting engaged was scary, and very confusing. I knew I had to do something memorable, I had to do something special. After booking a trip to Playa del Carmen for the event, I began to look for photographers. I am so happy that I chose Fun in the Sun.\n\nGillian promptly responded to my first email with loads of great advice. Together we planned the entire proposal. I had never been to Playa, so her insight was invaluable. We planned a romantic walk through the jungle, ending on a quiet beach at sunset for the perfect moment. The plan sounded perfect and I was relieved to have someone in Playa, that I already felt comfortable with, helping me with our big day.\n\nWe met Marc on the big day and instantly set off into a jungle area that eventually led to the beach. Marc immediately put us both at ease as he began taking photos. He would stop and pose us often, but also took many candid shots. Marc was a riot and kept us laughing the whole time. When we got to the beach Marc flashed me our \u2018secret signal\u2019 and I got down on one knee for my future bride. To have a professional there to capture the look on her face was absolutely priceless. The shoot ended with some happy playful shots and Marc checking several times that we had gotten any and all poses we wanted.\n\nTo put it quite bluntly, my engage was a huge success thanks in no small part to Marc and Gillian of Fun in the Sun. Thanks again for the memories!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Derek Gonzales","id":"10102581060306672"}},{"created_time":"2018-01-21T16:16:48+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"My new husband and I (and all of our guest) have nothing but wonderful things to say about Fun In The Sun Wedding Photography! Gillian was so helpful and so nice during the planning process! The day of the wedding went so smooth! Marc was amazing! He made sure my husband (who hates pictures) and I felt comfortable! He made us laugh throughout the whole day! He made the whole shoot feel effortless and fun! Our pictures came out beautifully!! We will definitely work with them again when we are in Mexico!!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Kayla Schwartzman","id":"10204693016242829"}},{"created_time":"2017-12-07T22:25:02+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"In the months leading up to our wedding in Riviera Maya, we knew we needed to find an amazing photographer to capture one of the most important days of our lives. My now-wife searched and searched and stumbled upon a picture she loved. She found that it was taken by Marc with Fun in the Sun Weddings so she sent an email inquiry and got a response almost straight away from Gillian. The next few weeks, we went over the details and we were sure we had made the right decision to hire Marc to photograph our wedding. The big day came and everything was such a blur. With so many things going on, it was impossible for us to focus on all the details. Marc was fantastic in his organisation, professionalism, and sense of humour. He knew exactly what needed to be captured and how best to accomplish it. He was so much fun to work with and was able to set everyone at ease. Fast forward a few weeks to when we received the pictures and we were blown away! We were obviously already fans of Marc's style but the photographs went far beyond, even our expectations. There is no way we could've chosen a better photographer. Despite the day being a blur for us, we will always have these incredible images to look back on to remember what an amazing day we had. To anyone getting married or just needing family pictures taken, we cannot recommend Fun In The Sun Weddings enough.","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Harry Grange","id":"4938171490824"}},{"created_time":"2017-11-13T18:17:22+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Gran Calidad y Profesionalismos Karen Arvizu Wedding planner Unas fotos e imagenes increibles ;)","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Ka Arvizu","id":"1035082136651074"}},{"created_time":"2017-11-05T03:35:15+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Marc was so great ! I would recommend him to anyone, he was funny had great ideas ! Can\u2019t wait to see the pictures !!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Tracy Genoway","id":"10155524885002093"}},{"created_time":"2017-11-04T01:53:28+0000","recommendation_type":"negative","review_text":"I think Marc the photographer is a really nice guy. I didn\u2019t have a good experience though. I feel my needs and desires were not listened to. I also feel like they just want to get it done fast and over with and get paid and move on, rather than focusing than making the clients happy. Will not use again or recommend to anyone .","rating":1,"reviewer":{"name":"Molly Lu","id":"433263060416296"}},{"created_time":"2017-10-06T21:34:47+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"My husband and I got married in Playa Del Carmen in June this year and had Fun in the Sun Weddings capture our day. We couldn't be happier with the photographs we have received. Marc was so amazing to work with, he had everyone smiling and laughing and is so comfortable to be around! All of our guests were commenting on how fun he was! Gillian was always there to help on the admin side of things and was a pleasure to deal with. We absolutely recommend them and should we ever need photographs taken in Mexico again, they'll be our first contact ;) !","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Emily Becker","id":"10156611868599083"}},{"created_time":"2017-08-27T01:11:35+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"I remember searching for hours on end to find a photographer in an area we weren't completely familiar with. I stumbled upon Marc and Gillian's website and immediately fell in love with there photos. We were sold! They were extremely easy to communicate with through the entire process. Marc was so amazing to work with on our wedding day. Everything moved so smoothly and he was able to capture the most beautiful memories. We got our photos back Friday and we were both in awe. They are amazing! My dad's exact words: \"they look like they came from a magazine, beautiful!\" It means so much to us to be able to have these memories with our families. I would recommend Marc hands down! Amazing experience! Thank you for capturing this day for us!!!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Sam Shoemaker","id":"10160588425075287"}},{"created_time":"2017-08-23T15:45:54+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Mark and Gillian have the passion, dedication and the many talents it takes to capture perfect memories, \nWe have had Fun in the sun photography at various events always with great results.\nMarks is funny and charming he brings out the best in everyone, He has an amazing eye for detail. Every photo tells a story :))) thank you your the best","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Irene Sophia Heenan","id":"10160488307090316"}},{"created_time":"2017-08-09T18:33:46+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Marc and Gillian are amazing to work with. They are kind and want you to be so happy. Our pictures are amazing and I would recommend anyone and everyone to use Fun in the Sun!!!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Caroline Link","id":"10100698714282855"}},{"created_time":"2017-07-13T01:30:37+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Marc came highly recommended to us by friends who live in the Playa del Carmen area. Besides being professional, having an amazing talent and eye for detail, Marc really paid attention and captured the emotion and excitement of our wedding. He stayed in touch with us while we planned our destination wedding and even made a few good suggestions. \r\n We keep looking at our pictures and find ourselves saying \"is that us?\" They are simply beautiful and We can't figure out which ones we like best! Each picture is truly wonderful!\r\nWe had so much fun with Marc and are beyond thrilled! \r\nTrust me, you will look back on your Fun in the Sun Wedding pictures and think you are looking at a magazine! \r\nThanks Marc and Gillian, we love you!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Andrea Russo Ferrazza","id":"10216744498395911"}},{"created_time":"2017-06-14T00:43:42+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Trying to plan and capture a surprise proposal in place where you have never to been before is always daunting, however Marc and Gillian made this process seamless! After exchanging several emails (always resulting in their immediate replies), I Skyped with both Marc and Gillian to present my idea for the surprise proposal. Afterwards, Marc went to the condo where I would be staying in Playa Del Carmen to scout out potential proposal spots and relayed this information back to Gillian, where she then Skyped with me a second time to solidify a plan. In addition, she went out of her way to give me several recommendations and tips for my stay in Playa, where neither my soon-to-be fianc\u00e9 or I had visited before. Once the big day came, I met with Marc right before to finalize our vision for how to capture the proposal. The pictures turned out to be absolutely incredible! My fianc\u00e9 and I were so impressed with Marc\u2019s ability to capture our emotion in the photographs. Many engagement sessions can tend to look staged, however he made the process feel natural, so much so that our friends and family (and us) could not stop raving about how the photos portrayed our true joy and happiness. If you are looking for a photographer for any type of special occasion, I highly suggest you book with Fun in the Sun Weddings and you will be extremely pleased!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Stafford Hughes","id":"10211849091921289"}},{"created_time":"2017-06-02T02:48:30+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Working with Gillian was such a breeze, she was such a delight! Even though we were only communicating through email, she made everything so simple and easy! And looking through their portfolio online, I was really excited to have partnered with them for our wedding. Then we met Marc on the day of the wedding, and he was just as kind and reassuring. He was easy-going, accommodating, and a pleasure to work with. He even showed us a few snapshots that he took as he was shooting, and they were amazing shots; just beautiful! We can't wait to view the rest! Thank you both so much for all your services, and Shari as well of course! And thank you for capturing these unforgettable moments for us - and so beautifully! \u003C3 \u003C3 \u003C3","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Dayar Gil","id":"10161193197985144"}},{"created_time":"2017-04-14T08:58:05+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"We recently had Marc for our wedding in playacar. He was very professional and a all round nice guy. Made us feel very comfortable on the day and laugh. \nWe didn't feel like just another job. Would highly recommend to anyone planning of having a wedding photographer.","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Vivian Rees","id":"10160763116005442"}},{"created_time":"2017-04-14T03:44:56+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"James Schrimshire","id":"2046513362026920"}},{"created_time":"2017-01-06T22:45:17+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"We were very pleased with the family photo shoot Marc did for our group while we vacationed in Cancun. Marc was charming, professional and wonderful with the 4 kids (all under the age of 5). It was a great way to end our trip and would highly recommend them to anyone interested in having family photos taken as they don't just specialize in weddings. Gillian was a pleasure to deal with via email. She answered my questions promptly. Great customer service all around. Thanks Marc and Gill!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Jennyfer Cassar","id":"10156357039961777"}},{"created_time":"2016-11-29T19:42:15+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"We used Fun In The Sun Weddings for photography at our beach wedding at Finest Playa Mujeres in Cancun. We did the Sandy Toes package + an extra hour and it was perfect. Marc was such fun to work with, he's casual but professional and immediately made us all feel comfortable. He already knew the best photo ops at the resort and we loved his photography direction! Marc and his wife Gillian are quick to respond and were both very helpful during the planning process. They ask the right questions to understand your style and preference upfront which I really appreciated. I highly recommend using them for a wedding in the Cancun area!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Amber Hicks","id":"10105680532040359"}},{"created_time":"2014-07-28T21:32:01+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"Great group , great photographers , Had the best photos taken, extremely pleased with everything , If your looking for quality I recommend them.","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Rudy Zaepernick","id":"10156383444126113"}},{"created_time":"2014-07-28T20:25:44+0000","recommendation_type":"positive","review_text":"The best around!","rating":5,"reviewer":{"name":"Dan Rizzuto","id":"10160615411595414"}}]},"id":"275501779303466"}
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