Need advice on what to do with cancelled wedding?

The 3rd option... Who has to pay the transfer fee? Can the new bride pay you for that date/venue? Maybe you won't get all your money back but that's better than 0. I also think it's sucks they won't give you any money back and your wedding was 10 months away. I'm sure they could rebook that date in that time. Ugh.

I'm really sorry. Can you look in some local resale groups? Maybe there is another bride that would be willing to transfer? Talk to your other vendors as well, and see what your contract states.

I'm sorry this is happening to you. I would ask them how people normally go about transferring to another bride and start with that.

Im so sorry to hear this

Definitely look at your contracts and find out what the cancellation wording is on all of them. I agree that option #3 sounds the most beneficial to you.

Im so sorry you're going through this. I would look into option 3.

Have you by chance ever heard of this website: http://www.canceledweddings.com/i-want-to-sell-cancelled-wedding-honeymoon-event.html

Maybe you can try selling your contracts on there and just pay the transfer fee

I'm so sorry you are going thru this. I would probably try for option 3 you have plenty of time to refill that date. Contact the vendors you have booked and let them know and see what your contracts say about refunds. Also maybe you could find a bride who would want to take that slot and get some of the money back-- maybe not all of it but it's better then nothing. I'm so sorry!

I am so sorry that you are going through all this. =(

I am from St Pete too, and know that Nova 535 is a popular spot for many local brides. I would encourage you to pay the transfer fee since I am sure someone will want that date. As for the caterer and photo booth, what about throwing a holiday party for your friends and family at the end of the year like around Thanksgiving or Christmas. Maybe they can just cater and no one will have to cook.

I'm so sorry that this happened to you... Definitely see about transferring to another bride.

Hugs, my dear!

I also think option 3, and put it behind you

I would either let another bride buy you out (and see if she will pay at least half of the transfer costs) or Id have a huge ass party with all of your friends and family.

Sorry - this is a shitty spot.

I would vote for 3. However - how much cash are you out? If we are talking a $1,000 deposit... I might just walk and be done... if it is more, I would try to sell your date/Transfer your date to another bride. Look and see if your area has a bride to bride facebook group!

Sorry - this is a shitty spot.

I would vote for 3. However - how much cash are you out? If we are talking a $1,000 deposit... I might just walk and be done... if it is more, I would try to sell your date/Transfer your date to another bride. Look and see if your area has a bride to bride facebook group!

Ugh, so sorry for you. I would try option 3 if you can.

Can you share the details of option 3 -- the transfer option?

Secondly, option 2 could work -- maybe host a themed party...something like "File your tax returns tomorrow, party tonight" theme. Hell, I'd go.

Don't walk away from the money. Get something out of it.

Thank you all. I will try option 3 and see if I can find a bride to sell too. I am out almost $9000 and $7000 was just for the venue.

I prepaid the venue(came with tables, chairs, DJ, Day of Coordinator, Bartender and Barback, Front Door Security, 3 hours of unlimited drinks for 85 people, linen, plates, lightening, and the courtyard for the wedding), photo booth, and a deposit on the cater. I let me photographer go and that was an 800 deposit I lost.

To transfer it is a $495 fee, My contract will be voided and another contract will be signed by the new bride with the date and everything on the on the contract. I paid for a 6-12pm wedding on a Friday, but if you adjust the drink menu it will be enough to have about 100 people come.

You could always use it as an opportunity to throw a fundraiser for a local charity if you are unable to sell it. I know of a few girls who have done this. You may not be able to recoup all your costs, but you'd be doing a good deed, and it's possible maybe some of it could be a tax write-off.

@ O&S - Thank you so much.. omg I am crying.. sorry.. but thank you.

I would rather be out $500 than $7000. If it's a popular venue like another comment said I am sure you can find someone to take over the date.

As an aside, I have been in your shoes before many years ago. It's going to suck for a while I won't lie but one day you will look back and be thankful. Hugs and prayers!

That sucks but in a way it doesn't suck. Better this end now than after you're married right? If everything was already paid for, I'd just throw a damn party.

What about speaking with a school and seeing about it being used for a prom?