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Dedicated November 2019

37 days away and vendors delaying quotes...

Marla, on October 10, 2019 at 10:36 PM Posted in Planning 0 5
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What would you do if one of your vendors has not gotten back to you with a quote and it’s been about a month and your wedding is 37 days away? I’m having lots of anxiety about this because we are on a very tight budget and I need to plan for this expense in advance. They told me they would be in touch the first week of October and still not word. I called their shop and an associate said they would send an email today and still nothing. Our wedding coordinator keeps saying they are busy in wedding season right now and keeps excusing the vendors by saying they have a lot of other weddings to attend to and I should be happy to know that they will pay the same amount of attention to me on my big day. I can’t help but think it’s because we’re not spending as much as their other clients. I’m feeling so cheated of the experience of having fun with the planning process...This keeps happening with the vendors associated with our venue. The baker was busy, but still managed to get our order in early enough. This vendor seems nice personally, but I’m having a lot of anxiety due to not having any idea what she is going to quote us for flowers and centerpieces. I just want to have everything all set and to enjoy our final countdown...I’ve got lots of other things to do.

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Latest activity by Cassie, on October 11, 2019 at 9:27 AM
  • Thea
    Dedicated August 2019
    Thea ·
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    Personally, I would not use a vendor that was poor at communicating like this. With 37 days to go you're not being unreasonable in wanting a quote, and it sounds like you've followed up to no avail, which to me is a red flag. I had quotes from everyone but the florist months in advance, and I had an estimate from the florist who later drew up a specific contract. After booking, a few of our vendors weren't in touch until a few weeks before our wedding, but anytime I reached out I got a prompt response.

    You're a paying customer, regardless of the amount. If you don't feel comfortable, find someone that makes you confident in the service you're receiving.

    Good luck!

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  • Naikesha
    Super September 2020
    Naikesha ·
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    Wow 37 days and no communication that sucks and I would be over the top as well. Can you look for a new vendor? Speak to your vendor and explain how you are having a hard time getting info back and see if they allow you to use a different vendor or DIY.

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  • C
    Super January 2020
    Cassie ·
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    Are you required to use that vendor? If so I’d speak to your venue about their preferred vendor having poor communication and you feel their unprofessional. If you can choose another vendor I would try someone else. It took my florist a month to respond to my quote request but I also had a year to plan. After hiring her however she responds within the week. She even tells you she has set days for responding to emails and if its important to call.
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  • M
    Dedicated November 2019
    Marla ·
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    Thank you, everyone. I did talk to the wedding coordinator at our venue, but she said that the florist is busy doing other weddings because it’s still busy wedding season and she’s sure that the florist will get back to me soon. She really should step in and contact the florist for us, but she has not done that.
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  • Cassie
    Dedicated November 2020
    Cassie ·
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    I would say use another vendor. If they are treating you this way now, they probably will on our wedding day also. I have had a few vendors I shyed away from because they just didn't follow through and I had to do all the work to get any information from them.

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