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MegHitTheZachPot
Just Said Yes June 2019

Wedding Vendor Issues Post Wedding

MegHitTheZachPot, on June 29, 2019 at 9:44 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10
Hello all! I got married last week and need some feedback on how I manage a tough conversation with my florist. We didn't have a formal contract but we had an email conversation with the total price ($2,500) and what was included : 22 dining room centerpieces, 10 cocktail centerpieces, 96 votive, 9 bouquets, 2 corsages and 3 boutonnieres.
I provided black lanterns for additional decorations. She asked if I wanted her to decorate the lanterns and I said repeatedly no, to have separate centerpieces in gold vases for the tables.
On the big day, I found out that she completely forgot the corsages, made extra boutonnieres, and added one piece of greenery and two small flowers for each lantern with no 22 centerpieces.
I want at least a partial refund if possible since we were missing 22 centerpieces and corsages but not sure the right way to go about it. Flowers weren't critical to me but I don't think I got my money's worth. She has great reviews and I was extremely clear on email - I outlined the needs in 5 separate emails plus a text the day before. She completed set up after I had left for the ceremony so I didn't really notice until the wedding and after when she had already gone.
Any advice?

10 Comments

Latest activity by Nemo, on July 1, 2019 at 11:52 AM
  • Soon2BSmith
    Expert October 2020
    Soon2BSmith ·
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    I would Contact her through email, and politely ask for a partial refund due to the missing centerpieces.
    If she does answer, I would get my lawyer to write a short letter.
    That usually gets ppl attention.
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  • Kat_
    Super October 2019
    Kat_ ·
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    Wow, def ask for a refund and if you don’t get it write a review.
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  • Alycia
    Super July 2021
    Alycia ·
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    The email is a contract if she accepted payment for things you ordered. Email and ask her to provide a refund for the items you didn’t receive. See what she offers. Negotiate. If she won’t, small claims lawsuits are cheap to file.
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  • Cathy
    Dedicated September 2022
    Cathy ·
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    I would email but be kind...u can usually get a better response when you are kind...be sure to compliment the items that you liked!
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  • Melany
    Beginner May 2021
    Melany ·
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    You have the proof of your requests and not just once but multiple times. I suggest you be blunt with her. Wish you the best.
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Oh my gosh yes try to get back some money because that's not ok!
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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    Ask for a refund but start polite. If she's not cooperative then you can start with small claims ect.
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  • Denise
    Super September 2019
    Denise ·
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    This is how I would word it:

    Hi _______,

    I really liked working with you - Your _________ were beautiful.

    But my wedding experience was really disappointing. I asked for _________________ and didn't recieve part of what was in that agreement. It seems we were missing 22 centerpeices and both corsages.

    I’d like for you to refund the price for the missing items. Though the _______ were arranged wonderfully, it wasn't fully what we had agreed on.

    My number is ### if you have any questions or concerns

    Thank you,
    __________

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  • Samantha
    Expert October 2019
    Samantha ·
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    I would definitely ask for a refund and explain to her what you wanted and how you put that in multiple emails, and that she didn't provide what you agreed on.
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  • Nemo
    Master August 2018
    Nemo ·
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    You absolutely should be refunded for the 22 centerpieces. She didn't provide what you paid for.

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