Amanda, You are not entirely correct. Member rates are for Superior Deluxe Ocean which are the 3rd tier in room pricing, they are not the cheapest rooms. I do not disagree that you probably found a ta to find you the cheapest deal they had, and that rate was less than the one I quoted you, that is entirely possible, but not under the same room category. As far as group benefits, the resort has confirmed with me that they do not apply unless the rooms are booked with the hotel directly, and specifically the weddings department. You may want to call the hotel to confirm this. Member rates come with 1 mani/1 pedi 1 backmassage per person per room booked, other rates do not. TA's take an additional 20% on top of any weddings collection that is booked through the palace, so you might want to figure that in as an extra that you have to pay. Finally if you book through the hotel weddings under my membership you can cancel/change your reservation at anytime, no penalty. Other companies, charge a cancellation fee, some are pretty hefty. Thanks and have a great day, and no worries. Good luck with your wedding!