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I personally wouldn't choose a resort for the simple fact if they allowed outside vendors or not. Destination weddings to me, mean a get away type of wedding. If people want every single detail their way, stay home then and choose.

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You need to check with the resort because sometimes there are ways tio get around this policy. I'm getting married at The Hard Rock in Punta Cana and my contract has a clause stating that no outside members are permitted. However, if the photographer, dj, etc... is attending as one of my guests and is staying in a room at the hotel, then the hotel allows it.

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I am a photographer who held a contract to shoot weddings at a popular Caribbean Resort.  A few years ago that resort took over photography & banned outside vendors such as me. 

I have always stated that I disagree with this policy as it robs a bride of her right of choice on what is arguably "One of the most important days of her life."

I have asked the question if legally this does not constitute restraint on trade.  It brings to mind the incident where Microsoft bundled Internet explorer with its computers...resulting in an anti-trust case against it which I believe, found Microsoft guilty.

Trouble is the same stringent rules do not apply in the places where destination weddings occur and this has been leaving many brides with a bad taste in their mouth, as evidenced by the comments here.

However there are a number of creative ways around this challenge and I'm blown away by how brides have embraced these in an enjoyably conspiratorial way! ;) ;)

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