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If you have a wedding for this fall at a Karisma Resort and have not booked your room/group block, book with Wright Travel and get your choice of: "Sweet" Upgrade (there are some exclusions to the upgrade like no presidential suites, honeymoon suites, etc.) Beachfron Candlelight Dinner 50 minute sky massage or you can give to someone else in the group that books through Wright Travel. We only have a limited amount of certificates so this is a limited time offer while certificates last so contact us to get your upgrade! To get more information about booking your Karisma Wedding with a GI Wedding Consultant at Wright Travel Agency, you can contact us here: GI Wedding Consultant Information Request or email us!

If you have a wedding for this fall at a Karisma Resort and have not booked your room/group block, book with Wright Travel and get your choice of: "Sweet" Upgrade (there are some exclusions to the upgrade like no presidential suites, honeymoon suites, etc.) Beachfron Candlelight Dinner 50 minute sky massage or you can give to someone else in the group that books through Wright Travel. We only have a limited amount of certificates so this is a limited time offer while certificates last so contact us to get your upgrade! To get more information about booking your Karisma Wedding with a GI Wedding Consultant at Wright Travel Agency, you can contact us here: GI Wedding Consultant Information Request or email us!

If you have a wedding for this fall at a Karisma Resort and have not booked your room/group block, book with Wright Travel and get your choice of: "Sweet" Upgrade (there are some exclusions to the upgrade like no presidential suites, honeymoon suites, etc.) Beachfron Candlelight Dinner 50 minute sky massage or you can give to someone else in the group that books through Wright Travel. We only have a limited amount of certificates so this is a limited time offer while certificates last so contact us to get your upgrade! To get more information about booking your Karisma Wedding with a GI Wedding Consultant at Wright Travel Agency, you can contact us here: GI Wedding Consultant Information Request or email us!

If you have a wedding for this fall at a Karisma Resort and have not booked your room/group block, book with Wright Travel and get your choice of: "Sweet" Upgrade (there are some exclusions to the upgrade like no presidential suites, honeymoon suites, etc.) Beachfront Candlelight Dinner 50 minute sky massage or you can give to someone else in the group that books through Wright Travel. We only have a limited amount of certificates so this is a limited time offer while certificates last so contact us to get your upgrade! To get more information about booking your Karisma Wedding with a GI Wedding Consultant at Wright Travel Agency, you can contact us here: GI Wedding Consultant Information Request or email us!

Are you a US bride? Most of the room blocks we negotiate for our US clients do not need to have the guests book or pay a deposit BEFORE a group block is signed. Usually you pay a deposit to hold x-amount of rooms at a locked in rate. The rate is valid until you release the rooms and you can usually do so 30 days before the travel dates without penalty (be sure to read your contract carefully as they all vary). You might want to contact TA Babs for some rates and to help answer your questions about group blocks: HERE

Hi Sheryl, I am the owner of BDW and also Wright Travel. We are a travel Agency that specializes in destination weddings (you can read more about it here: Who owns BDW?-Wright Travel Agency) Here is some info about Wright Travel Agency. Our agents are very experienced and knowledgeable about their destinations. We have great relationships with the different resorts and suppliers and because of our volume and BDW, we get issues handled really quickly so our clients are usually pretty happy with us. We do not charge a planning fee because we don't really need to. Most inquiries that come to us end up using us. Some don't and wish they had

we have another BDW Real Wedding up: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/a/cortney-and-michael-wedding-at-paradisus-punta-cana-dominican-republic check it out!

have you tried one of the TA's on BDW? Barbara, Wendy and Teresa are all Karisma experts and have great relationships with the resort chain. They are actually flying out next friday to take us to lunch. You can contact one here: http://wrighttravelagency.com/inquiry/

Just a heads up: Wright Travel Agency: Karisma GI Wedding Consultants! You get some great perks by booking through a GI Consultant like your choice of: Welcome Cocktail Reception Caribe Photo $350 Package Credit Bride's Spa Package More information on the different packages in the link above.

Just a heads up: Wright Travel Agency: Karisma GI Wedding Consultants! You get some great perks by booking through a GI Consultant like your choice of: Welcome Cocktail Reception Caribe Photo $350 Package Credit Bride's Spa Package More information on the different packages in the link above.

Just a heads up: Wright Travel Agency: Karisma GI Wedding Consultants! You get some great perks by booking through a GI Consultant like your choice of: Welcome Cocktail Reception Caribe Photo $350 Package Credit Bride's Spa Package More information on the different packages in the link above.

Just a heads up: Wright Travel Agency: Karisma GI Wedding Consultants! You get some great perks by booking through a GI Consultant like your choice of: Welcome Cocktail Reception Caribe Photo $350 Package Credit Bride's Spa Package More information on the different packages in the link above.

Just a heads up: Wright Travel Agency: Karisma GI Wedding Consultants! You get some great perks by booking through a GI Consultant like your choice of: Welcome Cocktail Reception Caribe Photo $350 Package Credit Bride's Spa Package More information on the different packages in the link above.

Just a heads up: Wright Travel Agency: Karisma GI Wedding Consultants! You get some great perks by booking through a GI Consultant like your choice of: Welcome Cocktail Reception Caribe Photo $350 Package Credit Bride's Spa Package More information on the different packages in the link above.

Updated 1/3/2014: We are proud to announce that we are Diamond Level 5 with Karisma Hotels which is their highest production level! I wanted to announce that Wright Travel Agency is a GI Wedding Consultant! Use a Wright Travel Agency to book your Destination Wedding for perks and expertise that matter! Book your wedding and travel with Wright Travel Agency: Whether you say "I Do" with your toes in the sand or on a rooftop overlooking the ocean, as long as you book your wedding through a GI Wedding Consultant, you will receive the choice of one of three specially designed packages: Welcome Cocktail Reception Signature Cocktail Beer, wine, soda Gourmet Bites such as: Caprese Bruchetta Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Roulade Caribbean Ceviche Ratatouille vol au vent Roast Beef on Mustard Brioche max 50 people, $10 pp additional over 50 Caribe Photo $350 Package Credit Receive a $350 credit to be applied towards any service provided by Caribe Photo. All photo services should be reserved through your GI Wedding Consultant.[/b] www.caribephoto.com Bride's Spa Package Spa Manicure for Bride[/b] Spa Pedicure for Bride[/b] Manicure for one member of Bridal Party[/b] Pedicure for one member of Bridal Party[/b] Bride's Rehearsal make-up application[/b] Bride's make-up application on Wedding Day[/b] Bride's Rehearsal Hair Style[/b] Bride's Hairstyle on Wedding Day[/b] Let Wright Travel Agency book your wedding and you can go on Karisma Hotels Brides' Dress Rehearsal! For only $399 per couple, brides and their grooms can stay for 3 nights at their hotel of choice and have the opportunity to taste different cake options, sample menu items and even view the various locations and setups for their ceremony and private events! Brides Dress Rehearsal includes: Upgrade to best available suite upon arrival Sample gourmet delicacies and wedding cakes from our private event banquet menu $500 food and beverage credit after 10 rooms or more are booked* Meet photographers and other wedding vendors and view wedding set ups Meet the wedding coordinators Romantically decorated suite And more! (click link for more information). For more information: Karisma Hotels Dress Rehearsal EMAIL US! or CLICK LINK: Karisma Bride's Dress Rehearsal Book Your Wedding and 10 or more rooms through a group block with Wright Travel Agency: In addition to one of the packages above, if you book your wedding and travel arrangements through Wright Travel Agency, the bride and groom will get one upgrade. If you book 10 or more rooms through a group block, we can offer one additional upgrade to another booking that is made through the block for a total of 2 rooms that will be upgraded COMPLIMENTARY * (Please see chart below for available upgrades. These rooms may change at any time.) Available Upgrades (Hotels may change or update availability without any notice to us. These upgrades are based on availability so they are not guaranteed): [table] Resort Room Booked Single Upgraded Room Double Upgrade El Dorado Maroma Mi Hotelito Beachfront Honeymoon Suite Infinity Pool Jacuzzi Suite Honeymoon Suite Infinity Pool Jacuzzi Suite n/a Resort Room Booked Single Upgraded Room Double Upgrade El Dorado Royale Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Luxury Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Ocean Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Luxury Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Ocean Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite n/a Swim-up Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Premium Jacuzzi Jr. Suite n/a Premium Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Luxury Swim up Jacuzzi Jr. Suite n/a Ocean Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite n/a Premium Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Resort Room Booked Single Upgraded Room Double Upgrade El Dorado Casitas Royale Casita Suite Swim-Up Casita Suite n/a Individual Casita Suite Infinity Pool Casita Suite n/a Indidual Swim Up Casitas Suite Infinity Pool Swim Up Casitas Suite n/a Resort Room Booked Single Upgraded Room Double Upgrade El Dorado Seaside Suites Ocean Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Luxury Jacuzzi Jr Suite Beach Front Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Luxury Jacuzzi Jr Suite Beachfront Jacuzzi Jr. Suite n/a Jacuzzi Jr Suite n/a Beachfront Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Resort Room Booked Single Upgraded Room Double Upgrade Azul Beach Hotel Junior Suite Junior Swim-Up n/a Family Suite Family Swim-Up Suite n/a Ocean Front Junior Suite Honeymoon Suite n/a Resort Room Booked Single Upgraded Room Double Upgrade Azul Sensatori Hotel Luxury Jacuzzi Suite Luxury Jacuzzi Ocean View Suite n/a Jacuzzi Jr. Suite Luxury Jacuzzi Swim Up Suite n/a Premium Jacuzzi Suite Jacuzzi Swim Up Jr. Suite n/a Family Jacuzzi Suite Family Oceanview Jacuzzi Suite n/a [/table] This is in addition to other incentives we may negotiate for you, like free room with so many rooms booked, etc. Because a destination wedding should be fun, not stressful, leave your event in the hands of our GI Wedding Consultant, who have gone through extensive destination wedding training, and are equipped with all the resources you need to make your special day seamless. Why Get Married at El Dorado Spa Resorts & Azul Hotels, by Karisma • Voted the Best Boutique Hotel Chain by Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards • Only Gourmet Inclusive® hotel group in the world • Beach and other ceremony locations to choose from • Ceremonies available 7 days a week / 24 hours a day • Free online bridal registry and wedding website • Dedicated professional wedding department • Never need to leave resort for anything related to the wedding, all services are brought to you • Array of optional amenities and private events available to customize each wedding • Bridal Suite available to get ready with the wedding party • Beachfront Wedding Chapel • Groom’s Room • In room mannequin with cover to display wedding dress • Wedding group concierge • Brides personal attendant * The promotions above can be cancelled by the resort or agency at any time without warning.

Sharon, I am not interested in getting into an argument with you. I just found your post not fully truthful. You mention that you had issues with your check-in. Did the issues have anything to do with the fact that you wanted 1 room category but booked a different room category? (with multiple confirmations stating what room category you wanted?) You mention that your friend's reservation was not in the system. It was in the system and there was a confirmation. The resort was just was slow finding it because the lead name was another male name. It probably would have been helpful if you guest had mentioned, "oh, i am sharing a room with john doe"...that would have probably expedited the process. Again, NOT Teresa's fault but an issue with the communication between your guest and the hotel and the hotel being slow to find the room. You mention that with the amount spent she could at least let you know when people book. 1. 27 people is not a really big group so it is not like she hit the lottery 2. some brides DO NOT want to know every detail of who has called, booked, paid etc. If brides communicate with us that they want rooming lists, we send them. We usually send a final rooming list as well, if that is what the bride/groom wants. We do not just send them emails for no reason. Communication runs both ways. If you had a question, concern, needed something you should have let her know instead of You are upset because she has not emailed you in several months BUT you admit that she always responded to your emails. Communication runs both ways. If you had a question, concern, needed something you should have let her know instead of expecting her to read your mind. What did you want, her to just email and chat with you. She responded that she only emails if there is a need to and you think that is rude. I have read the email below that you bolded and considered rude and it isn't. Quote: WOW! I am actually sitting here shocked, calling me out as a liar. Why would I make any of this up. I too have the emails. I emailed her March 2nd. "Hi Teresa, I wanted to touch base with you since it has been months since I have received any correspondence from your office in regards to our trip. Is there any way you can provide me with a list of all of our guests who have booked their trip? I would like to also confirm their arrival and departure dates so if you can send me that information I would appreciate it. Also, please let me know if there are any outstanding issues with our reservations that need to be addressed." YES she sent me a list on March 2nd - her response "Hi Sharon, Nice to hear from you. We usually don't correspond with you unless we are missing something... Your group's rooming list has been finalized per the attached rooming list. We will follow up with your guest regarding final payments on March 14th which is the due date. Once the group is finalized the resort will provide the hotel confirmation numbers so we can prepare the Hotel Vouchers which we will send via email to each guest and it will just need to be printed and presented to the hotel upon check-in." Exactly as I said she does not email you reservations when people book unless you ask. I just assumed there would be more communication... So I never received another list after I asked for it. I emailed about a month later for another list and she said it was the same. It clearly wasn't because we had 2 more guests book after she sent me this and their reservations were not in the system when they tried to check in. Whether it was her or the resorts fault I had emailed her from the resort to ask if she could make sure the rest of the guests had reservations. I am sorry I again assumed she would have called them to make sure... Also, most of my guests did say they never got receipts...again why would I make this up. As I ended the 1st post again I will say every time I needed something she did get back to me. My original post was not to bash her it was me merely giving my opinion which I thought forums were for...

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Sharon, I just got a response from Teresa and it looks like the mistake was not on her end at all. The reservations were never NOT confirmed. In addition, she did send you a rooming list. I read the emails and they did not sound rude. I think it would be helpful to other brides if you were more truthful with your statements.

In all honesty, hundreds of BDW brides have used her and I have not heard these complaints...i sent her the link to the post so hopefully she will chime in...

I actually find it surprising that Teresa was rude to you. She has worked with hundreds of brides and I have not heard any respond back that she was rude. Also, it is standard that she emails confirmations. I have worked with her many times and never NOT gotten a confirmation from her. You are usually emailed or mailed a copy of your travel vouchers to present to the hotel/transfer company etc. to make check in easier. Unfortunately, sometimes the resorts screw up...if you called Teresa I am sure she would have helped resolve it. Teresa owns a very large wholesale company and has great relationships with the hotels.

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are you sure for any rooms that are unused or rooms that are not released in the timeframe they give. we are always allowed to release rooms from our group blocks.