OUR HOTEL JUST CANCELED OUR CEREMONY/RECEPTION CONTRACT WITH 6 MONTHS TILL THE WEDDING!!!!!!

So sorry this happened. I can't even imagine! I would ask if the whole place is closed or just that room. Do they have another space you could use? Otherwise, all you can do is take them up on the offer to help you look. Good luck!

Sorry first. then wait and see if any other hotel can help u all. I would be looking at other places aswell.

OHh i'm so sorry that happened Brandi! many people have planned a wedding in 6 months or less, although I realize this realization does not soften the blow ..are you in an area that tends to book up really early?? How long ago did you make the reservations? I'd check to see if the hotel will incur any of the costs to you, esp like if you have to re-order the invites.. Good luck!!

Ensure you get back a full refund of whatever you may have already paid, then start looking at other options. I think you should be able to, where do you live?

I truly hope you find somewhere else. I'm so sorry.

Any chance you can still change the invites? That sucks girl, so sorry that happened to you. Hope it all works out!

I would ask them to refund you the money for your invitations. Either way you arent going to be able to use them. What time of year is your wedding? Maybe they could set something up outside for you?? I am sure you will figure something out Brandi!

I would definitely ask them to refund money for the invites, a full, refund, and if a similar reception costs more, they would be responsible for the difference (a similar reception, not a million dollar reception in its place). Focus on what you can do, not on what is going wrong!

They did contact another hotel in the area (Hilton) and they are going to hold our date in case we want to move our wedding there so that is one good thing. All of the ballrooms will be closed for renovations so we can either wait until the renovations are complete or move it. I have already ordered the invitations so I am going to ask they reimburse us for that. I think I was so in shock at the meeting that I didn't even get a chance to say anything!

Our wedding is April 2011 so I am hoping that someone has a space available because we are not changing the date! And we are getting our full deposit back, that was one thing they did say at the meeting. I am trying to stay positive, hopefully the Hilton is better than the Marriott.

Hello Brandi,

Please do not panic! Things will work out for the better and you may actually come out happier with a new venu!

We have a few dates open in April of 2011. Please check out our website and let me know if you want to schedule a tour and consultation. I promise to do my best to help you out. Call me at 281/537-1966, my name is Mimi.

Well, is there anything in the contract about them canceling? How long ago did you book it? I find it rather absurd that they couldn't possibly know they would be doing renovations, it is not something you decide to do and plan in one night. They should have not taken any contracts for a period.

I believe they are giving you time to find another venue, but they should cover whatever the difference since it is them canceling on you and you will have to incur other costs due to their inability to carry out the contract... IDK, I would be upset too!

We booked with them in June, I got engaged in May. They shouldn't have taken any contracts if they were unsure, I totally agree! Fortunately, I have a wonderful wedding coordinator and she is looking for other venues for us. We are also going to check out the Hilton that they referred to us. I am just trying to keep a positive attitude!

They need to be responsible for the cost of new invitations

I'm so sorry, that's terrible!

Something else to check: Make sure you look at your other vendor's contracts. Sometimes there is a clause about change of any details that could result in fees - if that is the case, I would approach the venue about those fees, too.

Sounds like you have everything in order now. Wow they really suck though.

If you have any flexibility in your budget, i'd get with a planner immediately! They have the connections and know how to get everything worked out in a short amount of time. They can probably build an affordable package around your needs. If not, don't spend time on what just happened. Get to work on your new venue. May be a blessing in disguise.

Oh just saw your post about your coordinator! You should be in good hands!

I think the hotel shouls also pay for the re-ordering and rush payment for new invites.

Oh, they will be paying for the invitations because we had already ordered them!

I have to say if you have a houston wed planner you will not have the need to freak out (your in great hands). I've been in the Wedding DJ business 30 years. Also know & refer Mimi with Cleopatra Palace (a few posts up).

If I can help, call me @ 281.209.9377.

Thanks,

Terry