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I completely agree as I also (and two other brides on the knot that I know) had trouble with her after booking. We all actually had to find another photographer because of her inability to keep her professional contracts. You can find my post the wedding wire link. It's so annoying because I did research her in the beginning, only for her to begin to act this way after. DO NOT USE MISTI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I apologize that link didn't work. Here is the correct link. Expressions By Misti Reviews & Ratings, Wedding Photography, Tennessee - Nashville and surrounding areas

For anyone thinking about using Misti, please see the reviews from this forum Wedding Venues, Wedding Cakes, Dresses, Invitations, Planning, Advice for Perfect Weddings! | WeddingWire - Login for the most features of any wedding site at no charge We had Misti booked to do our wedding for this June 2010. After contacting her regarding my concerns over these reviews, she offerred to refund 50% of our deposit because she said she didn't want a bride to work with her that didn't trust her. That was Sept 9th that I was told I would receive my refund within 30 days, I have yet to receive that. I have also tried to contact Misti on several occasions- by phone, email and Yahoo Messenger and she has not responded to any of my attempts. This is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. There are at least 2 other brides on the Knot DW forum that this has happened too, and they have not received their deposits either. I would really recommend choosing another photographer who had respect for their clients and upholds their professional promises.

I want to caution anyone using Expressions by Misti which is now Studio Douglas Weddings. There have been many brides recently displeased with her lack of professionalism. Here is a link to some reviews on Wedding Wire: Expressions By Misti Reviews & Ratings, Wedding Photography, Tennessee - Nashville and surrounding areas I booked Misti Spring of 2009 for our wedding in June 2010. I did a lot of research before booking her and found some great reviews. When we were booking her, she was very prompt in responding and very gracious. Once we submitted our deposit, we found out Misti had been booked that afternoon by another bride for a wedding. She offerred the use of her assistant at half the cost of her price, so we accepted that offer based on her praise of her assistant, Lauren Sterban. However, after finding some really poor reviews this past summer, I contacted her regarding these. She offerred to refund 50% of our deposit fee. There are at least 2 other brides that I know of that Misti offerred to refund their deposits and the last time I checked with them they had not received their refunds either. That was Sept 9, 2009 when she promised to refund $187.50 within 30 days. I have not heard from her since then nor have we received our refund. I have tried multiple times to contact her via phone, email and even Yahoo Messenger when she was listed as active (of course the person responded saying it wasn't her). DO NOT fall for her evil ways. I am happy that we only lost our deposit and did not pay for her to come to Punta Cana only to have nothing to show for it, and my heart goes out to the brides that have suffered due to her lack of professionalism and courtesy. Definitely choose another photographer whether you're having a destination wedding or a wedding locally.

I'm getting married at the Melia 6/18/2010. I joined this forum awhile ago, but haven't visited in a long time. It's nice to see some other Melia brides and hear some good reviews on the property!

We're getting married there June 18, 2010! Sounds like we're a week apart!!! We opted to have our reception on La Barcaza dinner cruise because I felt the costs for a private reception and bar seemed a little steep considering everything is all-inclusive to begin with. What are you doing about a photographer?

I, too, have been perplexed over this issue since May when all this drama started. My TA has tried to get more info on this for me and has had a really difficult time obtaining a definite answer. I contacted Photo Souvenir and they did mention the fee. If you have an email from your wedding coordinator stating you would only have to pay a day pass I would keep that on file for sure and reconfirm it. They would have to honor it if that were the case. This photograher fee issue has really turned out to be a PIA, and I'm not sure I would have chosen Melia if I had known this at the time I booked the resort. I feel like I should not have to pay it since we booked the resort/wedding date before the fee was put into effect. Hope you get it figured out!!!

Hi all! My name is Danielle, FI and I are getting married at the Melia Caribe Tropical June 18, 2010 in Punta Cana, DR!!!!