BarefootBride

wow! Im impressed. I could never do that!

Despite the TA Fraud Issues http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t25592

and http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t25345

Having No Guest anymore

FI FINALLY finding a solution to why my wedding ring wasn't delivered yet

Feeling like I just ran a marathon after being up for 1 hour because I am super fatigue (pregnancy + Jet lag is a mutha!)

 

We leave for Fiji tomorrow. We also go to NZ and honestly, because I am beat, I dont want to go to NZ anymore.

I would post my planning pictures but Im too beat to do that! Not to mention Im just really sad about the whole fraud issue.

When I get back, hopefully a moderator will tell me where to post my review.

Meanwhile wish me luck! (I have an aqua starfish to send to someone when I get back as well so PM me if you want it.)

Well, I couldnt wait! I told him the day I arrived, Sunday! I CANT KEEP SECRETS! I WAS SO HORRIBLE! plus with all of this fraud going on in my life I figured it would be too much trouble to go to the mall and get something wrapped because he tends to follow me around like a puppy especially since we havent been together for awhile!

He has been sooooo excited! We even went to look at baby stuff together! He's so happy. I think its sweet.

WHAT SERIOUSLY

I have a POBox.... that sucks right?

I need a hug and someone to wake me up from this nightmare!
I told them too..

REALLY! You have to be like super evil!!! I could NEVER even THINK about taking someones money!!! You should have read their last email to me after I sent them the last payment. It was like- you should be very excited, now all you have to worry about is packing- WTF Yeah right!

I only got to page 3.... so I hadnt read everyones response. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

 

Here is a link that you might be able to get to... Tami Ames is the TA that took my cc info, and Heather Holmgren is the owner- Login | Facebook

 

Yes I have the bank statements. The Dispute is in order. I tried to file a BBB but during the online process I was directed to a list of Attorneys! (because this is a criminal issue)

 

Awesome. Forward me the link and I will be happy to add my 2 cents... since thats about all the money I freakin HAVE right now!!! Well the DW specialist lady is being all nice to me now stating that the VP, Ed Cotton have contacted their attorney on my behalf... YEAH RIGHT! They probably contacted the attorney to cover their butts!

 

I hope they get arrested too!!! I did... Its all on my status update!

 

 

So here is what I have done after I got off of BDW... I tried filling a report at the BBB... I was stopped because this is a CRIMINAL issue

I also called Beaverton Police which gave me the damn runarounds because they could never contact me when I was up.. and when they finally did, we had HORRIBLE connection another I did get a message from an officer stating that since there is no Physical Address, they cant help me WTF? They also directed me to IC3.gov which is for internet fraud. its ran by the FBI and some other federal departments. I completed a complaint and got a number. They should be contacting me soon. Im super tired now. Still a little jet lagged since I flew in Sunday. I am going to take a nap. And then contact the military base here to see if I could get some legal assistance. Im just tired. This is making my wedding such a chore.

Thanks Maura! Im on it right now! Gonna do some googling!

4-6 BUSINESS DAYS but she kindly told FI the money might be back in his account on Tuesday!!! Please say a quick prayer for us!!!

Also, FI cant get my wedding gift now

Here is my original thread : http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t25345

Here is the update:

1. I immediately "fired" Destionationweddings.com and today I called and emailed the manager of destinationweddings.com requesting my measly $50 back and letting her know what went down

2. FI filed a dispute for the stolen money from his bank account.

3. The Resort, Qamea Spa and Resort, have graciously saved my reservations and have been working with me to get it paid off. THIS TIME WE HAVE TO PAY WITH CC! SUCKS! The owner is a CA. lawyer and has been trying to contact the owners. He said that he left messages at their home number!

4. My DW Specialist, is all sad because 1. She didnt get her commission and 2. She is dealing with other customers who SHE had go through this TA.

5. I learned that the Travel Insurance doesnt really help in this case!

6. We will still leave on Thursday. But it really doesnt feel the same. (I could cry AGAIN)

7. The DW "Specialist" emailed me today stating that the company HAS not filed for bankrupts... which means they have embezzled our money... And that includes my guest 5K as well!

8. We will have to file a police report- I dont know how!!! Im in FREAKIN JAPAN FOR GODS SAKE!!!!!!! I will take any suggestions!

 

So where TF is the TA?

Im going to give you all the info I know. I found the B%%%% on Facebook and wanted to send them a message but I am not going to!

Here is the Co. Info:

(Please Post Maura)

TRAVEL WHOLESALERS

Exotic Escapes, Inc.

PO Box 277

Beaverton, OR 97075

866-666-8922 (toll free)

360-666-8922 (local)

360-666-8934 (fax)

[email protected]

Heather Holmgren – Owner, Exotic Escapes

Tami Ames – Booking Agent, Exotic Escapes

Exotic Escapes is a WA corporation, and the director is an Oregon resident

Well, as you know, on the thread I posted previously, the TA took my money and never sent it to the vendors and we had to scrap up a whole 10K AGAIN to hold our reservations and rebook our domestic flights. Well the TA also took my only 2 guest, MIL and FIL, money. They have decided not to come. This whole ordeal makes me feel horrible especially since the guest used my TA that I suggested. Now I really dont even want to make a big deal about my wedding. Its just going to be us two.

Im so sorry to hear about this. He was soooo cute. I hope you feel better soon.

KRISTY! THanks so much for giving me the low down. I will let FI know. His bank told him that it would take 4 business days for the dispute once he submits the forms. Mrs.E I have no idea how someone can do this. I found the agent and owner on Facebook... I so wanted to send them a message but think I should hold off on the harassment and threats!
NEVER EVER use EXOTIC ESCAPES eevacations.com Ever!

Yes DW is the person who choose this wholeseller agent.... I am EXTREMELY upset that my person didnt know until this week. I think that DW agents should try to check behind the wholesalers they are working with especially when dealing with large amounts of money. Ladies, this is not a 200 dollar a night resort... its like 900 a night... so can you imagine how much we have lost?? Now times that by 2 because now we have to pay it again to keep our reservations!!!
I was really okay with Nancy and understand that she has used this company before so she had no idea. But seriously, who has money to throw away like that?

Congrats Lizz!!!

 

I was thinking of that. Will go shopping tomorrow. And FI Always likes to assume Im pregnant too!

 

WTF? Word travels in a hospital!!!!!! Its like adult highschool!

 

Now that is hillarious!!!

Maura, You were soooo pretty on your legal day. Congrats!

 

If you havent read my other threads here is my update. My destionationswedding lady called me and told me that the travel agent I have been sending my money too since September, has not sent 1 cent to any vendors. So my resort was about to cancel my wedding and reservations! This was yesterday!!! I fly to Fiji in a week!!!!

She is suppose to be doing that However she cant call my credit card company. I have to initiate it.

I just contacted FI and told him to stop by the bank today to start the dispute. Oh yeah, AND my 2 guest (THANK GOD ITS ONLY 2) is going through the same thing. Its almost 3am here, I better get to bed. I have class tomorrow.
The people who ripped me off, wont answer!!!!! I just sent an email. We shall see. I am livid. (yet still calm) thanks ladies for ALL of your support!

Thanks Lauren... can you imagine... found out im pregnant AND then this all within hours from each other!!!!? WTH? I think I am going to bed so nothing else wont happen!

btw, do you think the travel insurance agency will get me my interest back?

OMG!!! I might have been pregnant when I got drunk and fell down at the bar during my bachelor party!!! OH CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Ladies! Got SUPER BAD NEWS ON MY UPCOMING WEDDING... upcoming like in freakin 12 days,

my poor wedding travel lady calls me and tells me that the booking agent - exotic escapes , has taken all of my money and NOT paid any of the vendors... meaning... my reservations were about to be canceled!!!!

 

So she found another company, Legends who would do it for me at the same price. HOWEVER I would have to dispute the charges and somehow have the funds held and then recharge the payment to the new company... SERIOUSLY

 

First of all, the credit card is a debit card with a visa logo... there is nothing to hold. Exotic Escapes has our Fckin money!!! Its not credit!!!!!! Anyhow, I just called the hotel directly and asked them to quote me the price and do you know what? Its almost 1k usd CHEAPER So I told the lady to book it under my name with NO travel agent associated and we will have to use our credit card for the time being, I am so hoping I can get my interest rate back once we go through the disputing and contacting our travel insurance!!! I cant believe this!!!! I never thought I would be "That Bride" that gets screwed!!!! What did I do to deserve this

Im still in shock!

I think I should go and take a shower and relax.

Okay, I just took the darn test even though I didnt want to. I really wanted to wait until after the wedding and honeymoon because I didnt want to be a sourpuss. I wanted to skydive or do something daring while in NZ and i just knew that if I was confirmed pregnant then I wouldnt do those things. I told FI that I wouldnt take the test. He REALLY wants a baby. And I do too but I really assumed that it would take awhile since I am getting up there in age so I kinda wasnt like ready - ready. Its a scary thing you know...pregnancy,body changing, labour, raising kids, not being able to travel to exciting places whenever you want to... Gosh I really love my life- I sound selfish huh?

ANYHOW, we decided awhile back that we would start practicing in Late May/Early June. Honey, when they say it takes only one try... IT TAKES ONLY ONE TRY. (But I really thought that was something adults told teenagers to prevent them from getting pregnant. )

So about 10 minutes before I posted the first thread, I took a home test... its positive.

But I really feel bad because 1. I have been drinking for the past 4 weeks while I have been here (UK) 2. I havent taken 1 prenatal pill (didnt even pack them) 3. I was doing the colonix thing.

You girls are the FIRST to know. I cant hold water... and I was bound to tell someone! THANKS FOR BEING THERE!

 

Now on to the planning of how to tell FI who is SUPER excited and says that hes gonna make me pee on a stick as soon as I get off the plane on Sunday. His birthday is Monday, the 21st and I was thinking that would be the best time to tell him. I just dont think I could play it off until the 30th.

Any suggestions? How should I lay it on him

 

*breathing* now that I told someone

BTW, please wish me a health kid.

I work with children all the time and I so nervous about having a child. You never know what you get. (Im so serious.)

You are going to have soooo much fun! I loved doing mine!!!

maybe I should. I only have 12 days....

I think that could be the bad luck part.... miscarriage... But what does that KWIM mean?

I have this question... Is it bad luck to tell anyone that you just took a pregnancy test and that you are pregnant(even if its just your bdw friends?) Or should that person wait? JUST WONDERING?

Any experience on this?