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[Lissie88]

Thank you ladies for your advice! I will definitely do that. How do I go about finding a GI certified TA?

I'm going to join the FB group right now

[kmk2016]

Thank you ladies for your advice! I will definitely do that. How do I go about finding a GI certified TA?

I'm going to join the FB group right now

Wright Travel (the owners of this site) have the highest level GI certification that Karisma gives, so it allows the best deals/perks if you use them! I'm Canadian and packages are different here so I'm using a great Canadian TA with similar credentials, but if I were in US I would definitely use Wright!

[TinkerSofi]

@@Lissie88 You can also go here http://www.karismahotels.com/giwcsearchand it will list the certified TAs in your area. I agree with kmk though. Given that you're in the States I would totally go with Wright Travel. That's what I would have done anyway

Edited November 18, 2014 by TinkerSofi

[Lissie88]

Question: Do they charge extra if you want your ceremony on the sky deck? Or they only charge extra for the reception on the sky deck?

[kmk2016]

Question: Do they charge extra if you want your ceremony on the sky deck? Or they only charge extra for the reception on the sky deck?

Ceremony on the sky deck is $1700 as per their website. It is this way for all karisma locations with this set up.

[Lissie88]

Wow I was hoping the fee was only for the reception since the ceremony is so short

[kmk2016]

Wow I was hoping the fee was only for the reception since the ceremony is so short

It's because it includes garden chairs, fans, programs, a video feed for family at home unable to attend your wedding in person, a cocktail for your wedding toast served with white glove service and of course the private venue. You can usually ask to use this space for a cocktail reception immediately following the ceremony and not vacate the space right after- allowing guests to enjoy the view.

[mazarin]

hi ladies, any of you experiencing delays in response from Karisma's Miami office? My WC's name is Brigitte and for the last 6 months she's been super quick in responding. Now i have sent her couple emails for the last month and have not received any emails back...i tried to reach her on the phone but am never successful. Any of you are experiencing this? 

[kmk2016]

hi ladies, any of you experiencing delays in response from Karisma's Miami office? My WC's name is Brigitte and for the last 6 months she's been super quick in responding. Now i have sent her couple emails for the last month and have not received any emails back...i tried to reach her on the phone but am never successful. Any of you are experiencing this?

This is their busier season I believe so that may be part of it...

 

Are you using the original email thread and sending your emails to the general email address and not just to Brigitte? I was told to ensure I do this.... I tend to wait 3-4 days on average lately ... Used to be about 48hrs.

[Lissie88]

@@kmk2016 Thanks for the info...

I am planning on attending the March BDR, wondering if anybody else is?

@@mazarin Good luck! They don't even answer the phone over there! So frustrating.