Boycott El Dorado Royale & Karisma Resorts - Page 6

Morgan · 04-12-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lauren c.

i know that this thread is for edr and karisma resorts, but i believe - according to what i've read on here lately - that dreams cancun is not letting future brides use external vendors. i dont have evidence or proof - just what i read here:
Dreams Cancun...no external suppliers!?!

They atleast have a prefered vendor list. For example, you can hire Claudia Rodriguez because she is on their photographer list. But, I don't understand why Dreams went to this policy too. I think it's unfortunate.

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Originally Posted by morenaindc

Add Barcelo Maya to the list!

I agree. All places that do not allow outside vendors should be on the list.

can't wait! · 04-12-2008, 06:44 PM

Ladies, it is what it is. And I fully support the idea of a boycott. I really wanted to have my wedding at a Karisma resort but decided against it after an on-site visit and being exposed to their ridiculous policies.
I have several couples who are going to make a vacation out of our wedding and were looking to stay at another resort for two nights before joining the rest of our wedding party. I initially recommended EDR but after coming back from their resort I STRONGLY DISCOURAGED IT.
My guests have now decided to
just hang out at our hotel the entire time.

Such a shame because all of the Karisma resorts are amazing. I just can't patronize a company with such little respect for their guests.

Thanks for the boycott. It may not do much but I feel better about doing it.

JulieG · 04-12-2008, 07:03 PM

I personally would not pick a resort for my DW or reccomend it to my friends if they did not allow me to bring who I want (which I am paying for myself) to make my day exactly the day I dreamed of. So, I totally think this boycott is a great idea and I think Tammy is a great TA for doing it and for looking out for of the brides on this forum by letting them know what is going on there. Great job Tammy.

dragonfly · 04-12-2008, 08:03 PM

My neighbour is doing a dw next Christmas, this was her original choice for a resort, after informing her of their vendor policies she has changed her mind and is now researching other resorts. If you Tammy hadn't created this thread, I would not have been aware of the policy and therefore been unable to inform my neighbour. I believe she will find another beautiful resort which has more respect for their customer, and the customers choices in regards to their wedding's. It is unfortunate since it looks like it is a beautiful resort.

Morgan · 04-12-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonfly

My neighbour is doing a dw next Christmas, this was her original choice for a resort, after informing her of their vendor policies she has changed her mind and is now researching other resorts. If you Tammy hadn't created this thread, I would not have been aware of the policy and therefore been unable to inform my neighbour. I believe she will find another beautiful resort which has more respect for their customer, and the customers choices in regards to their wedding's. It is unfortunate since it looks like it is a beautiful resort.

It can't hurt for her to shot EDR a quick email & let them know why she is taking her business elsewhere.

TA Maureen · 04-12-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Morgan

I would like to see some similar action taken for ROR. I don't feel like their policy is fair to their brides or their in house photographer. Maybe an organized email petition? We do have to fight back against the nickle & diming or it will just get worse as destination weddings keep getting more popular. Nothing wrong with hotels profiting, but it upsets me how they are hurting local photographers with the rules. I'd rather see them just charge $500 more for the wedding fee or something.

I was going to mention ROR also, but as far as I know and correct me if I'm wrong, you are allowed to bring in other vendors (florists, wedding cakes, etc.). The only issue was with photographers and even though the resort photographer has sent some emails saying this is not allowed. I don't believe it has been enforced by the resort. So far, I believe everyone has been able to use their own photographer without a problem. Heidi just used Robin and while I was at the rsort I saw another photgrapher taking wedding pics. So I think this is more of a photographer trying to hold onto some business rather than a strict resort policy.

Becky N · 04-12-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MoWife

I was going to mention ROR also, but as far as I know and correct me if I'm wrong, you are allowed to bring in other vendors (florists, wedding cakes, etc.). The only issue was with photographers and even though the resort photographer has sent some emails saying this is not allowed. I don't believe it has been enforced by the resort. So far, I believe everyone has been able to use their own photographer without a problem. Heidi just used Robin and while I was at the rsort I saw another photgrapher taking wedding pics. So I think this is more of a photographer trying to hold onto some business rather than a strict resort policy.

It seems like the most current ROR brides have come back without experiencing problems. It seems like a lot of talk (email) ahead of time... but turns out not to be an issue. I think it helps when the photog is a guest at the resort as well. Plus I beleive Heidi mentioned when she met w/ Chandyln that once her wedding was switched to the free package - Chandyln said Michael wouldn't even know about her wedding.

Morgan · 04-12-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MoWife

I was going to mention ROR also, but as far as I know and correct me if I'm wrong, you are allowed to bring in other vendors (florists, wedding cakes, etc.). The only issue was with photographers and even though the resort photographer has sent some emails saying this is not allowed. I don't believe it has been enforced by the resort. So far, I believe everyone has been able to use their own photographer without a problem. Heidi just used Robin and while I was at the rsort I saw another photgrapher taking wedding pics. So I think this is more of a photographer trying to hold onto some business rather than a strict resort policy.

What if someone tried to bring in a local photographer? I think the way people get around it is by saying the photographer coming with them is a friend. It's not as bad as EDR because everyone has managed to get around it, but I still think they should change their policy. Maybe not as drastic as to consider a boycott.

04-12-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lauren c.

i know that this thread is for edr and karisma resorts, but i believe - according to what i've read on here lately - that dreams cancun is not letting future brides use external vendors. i dont have evidence or proof - just what i read here:
Dreams Cancun...no external suppliers!?!

Anyone know about Dreams Tulum

I really want to use Angel's Accents and maybe bring in a photographer!

Tammy Host · 04-12-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by coquetayloca

Anyone know about Dreams Tulum

I really want to use Angel's Accents and maybe bring in a photographer!

dreams tulum allows outside photogs...unless they changed their policy recently they either need to be a guest of the hotel or payu the day pass fee.