Nic Dragomire

tahoe is soooo beautifull

have her reprint the photos the way you saw them when you "proofed" or ordered them online.

yes I was being sarcastic... thats why I put up the laughing smile guy. =)

he's getting married at EDR...

ya, do tell =)

EDR = wack (no bueno)

i hear its a true story

I've had em... they're great

Amber welcome, are you. (in my best yoda voice)

once in a while, i procrastinate too =)

i wish you good luck

wow, good luck. All Karisma brides on this forum should join together at this time and collectively bombard fabio with emails voicing your opinion.

howz it Eddy

hope it works out for you Mandy.. I think the word boycott just sounds funny in general.. Sounds like a beavis and but head moment... "hey Butt Head, lets go boycott something... uhh uh uuhhh ok"

get the chokes with the sticky points on them... trust me on this. I worked as a produce guy for 12 years.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ana When I was first looking for a dw resort my FI and I were really excited to book at EDR...we were pretty close to signing the contract but when we asked about their outside vendor policies etc... we decided this wasn't the palce for us. We wanted to have 100% control over our own wedding, after all we only get to do it once. I think that its important for us to come together and voice our displeasure with the resort's policies. If we don't then I agree that other resorts might pick up on the idea that this is acceptable, and implement similar policies themselves. I don't view this sticky as an attack on brides that have chosen EDR as their preferred dw resort, nor do I see it as an attack on those brides that in the future might choose it. I think this sticky is important (a)to inform brides about their policies because they might not be aware of them, and (b)to give a voice to those of us who are unhappy with them. The only way to get through to greedy businesses is hurt them where it matters...$$$$$.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan glad you know what I was saying now. I feel people should get to hire to best photographer for them whether they are local are flying in. The fee & restrictions make that harder. Even if people can find some ways around it, there is still a problem. I like a competitive market. It drives us to do our best. Like you said, you spend a bunch on training each year. What EDR is doing will lead to the hotel hiring a photographer who is willing to work for the least. There is no incentive for that photographer to improve their skills since they have a monopoly. The hotel is the one making the money while shutting out talented photographers. So I think that is bad for brides & bad for photographers. well put Morgan

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan no, that's not what I meant at all. The choice is only that one local hotel photographer. You even have to pay the fee to bring in a local photographer. So it's limiting brides to just that one guy. There are some awesome photographers in riviera maya, but EDR brides can't even hire them without paying a fee. So they can try to get around it by flying someone in. I just don't understand why a hotel would want to hurt local business like that. I'm all for a free market & letting people hire based on price & quality. gottcha Morgan,, I misunderstood you. =)

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan It's hurting local photographers though. Well the local photographer should get better then. Im spending about $8000. in workshops and seminars in the next 12 months to be a better photographer... If the local photographers kicked a$$ then brides wouldn't be bringing photographers with them.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan I don't think it's fair to brides or photographers. Im not so concerned about it being fair to photographers because Im not the one going to foot the $500 tariff. The bride and groom are going to have to pay it in addition to a photographer fees. Lets face it EDR saw a another way to stick it to the bride and groom. I wonder who gets the $500. Im sure the hotel photographer won't see a dime.

Pryzeless, Im sure it was not Tammy's intention to be hurtful to you or to any other brides that are having their wedding at EDR. The thing is, EDR and their current policy regarding outside vendors doesn't reflect a high end resort. One aspect to weddings and planning weddings are choices. You (the bride and groom) get to make choices that will make your wedding unique to your style and tastes. When those choices are removed, its more of a one size fits all situation, nothing like what a wedding should be. Lets talk hypothetically for a minute... lets say a couple comes to Tammy and wants to look at some "high end" resorts in the Maya Riviera area. So Tammy shows the couple EDR and they fall in love with the property. Then this couple comes to find out they can't bring in outside vendors to make their wedding day exactly what they want. Im pissed if Im that couple... If a couple is going to spend their good money on a resort like EDR then my guess is they are going to choose the best vendors for them and "THE" vendors they want. Not what the hotel says they have to go with. just my .02

best - eyes or my olive skin, it tans super fast (thanks dad) worst - stomach, like JM I had nice abs back in the day back to the butt talk

Congrats... I want to go back so bad, maybe this winter. I've been to Maui 3 times and I just can't get enough.. just can't get enough.. wait isn't that a song

ahoy Bernie be warned, this place be mighty addictin matey (sorry, once in a while I must talk like a pirate)

Quote: Originally Posted by Alyssa Nic, your blog looks good - i like the logo you decided to go with. your pups are so cute - i think the one pic of the choc lab with the ball should be your siggy! he looks like he has bear paws - too cute! Im blushing.. ok not really, but thank you. That means a lot. I love my dogs.