Major venue drama! Construction taking place outside and wedding in 29 days and will be done late October!!

Sorry I talk too much...

out transportation because we are getting ready at a hotel and were going to use their private shuttle bus to take us to the venue. So confused and upset!

Oh man. That stinks. So sorry to hear that! is there a park nearby that you could use for pictures? Or do you like the sister venue and would be fine having it there? Or is it more expensive? If so, try to make a deal with them. They didn't tell you about the construction. Use it to your advantage. Tell them you wanna switch but refuse to pay more because they didn't tell you about something this big that destroys your vision.

I'm sorry to hear about this. I feel that they should have informed you of the construction and/or changes. I would try to find a nearby place for pictures but don't change the venue unless the sister one is available and it wouldn't be too much of a hassle to switch.

My contract with our park states that if there are any situations that may inable my ability to use the whole grounds area that I rented that my deposit will be refunded in whole.

First, when you go in let them know how displeased you are and that this negatively impacts your ability to use their facility to its fullest and take your pictures. Then - and this is very important - don't say another word. Wait for them to fill up the silence (most people are very uncomfortable with silence). Practice this with your FH and anyone else you know until you are comfortable doing it. This is a powerful negotiating trick I learned years ago.

If they stonewall you, go with the golf course setting but tell them they need to give you a better price than your original one as it impacts how you do transportation, your picture list, etc. Smile sweetly and say "I'm sure you wouldn't want any negative publicity about your beautiful facilities" Again, after you state this, don't say another word until they speak.

Good luck sweetie and hang in there!

Sorry I know how you feel...I was never contacted by my venue that they would.be doing work.inside the hotel till the DAY before our wedding I was pretty upset....I would talk to them about it

Completely agree with Linda and really practice. Many people have a hard time keeping their emotion out of it. Try really hard to keep control and give that silence time to work. It really does and you should have a better resolution in the end.

Let us know how it works out. Good luck.

OH man! I'd be LIVID! And I agree with Linda, let them speak first after you explain your displeasure this is actually a very good tactic to use.

I have a background in communications and Linda is absolutely right! Take her advice!

I have a related problem, but much less serious than yours. I live in a town of historic old buildings. The building across the street from the one we're using, which used to be a fabulous big hotel but has been converted to to lots of small business, burned last month. The whole area, streets and all, have chain link around them and who knows when it will be demolished because of the asbestos. So sad to lose a historic building and so many businesses. And they remaining shell and fencing is ugly and limits parking.

Hi Girls!

Thanks for all of the advice, especially Linda! I am definitely going to try that. Sounds much better than going bridezilla and being hauled off to jail, which is how I really feel! I will let you all know what happens.

@ Michellle R. I looked over my contract and unfortunately for me that is not in my contract But thanks because I never thought of checking it, so hopefully I wont be screwed.

Where is this venue? I'm currently looking at venues and curious about this. One place I emailed is a park district with a sister golf course. Wondering if its the same place.