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Pat
Rockstar May 2023

Worst Nightmare came true!!!

Pat, on May 5, 2022 at 10:15 AM

Posted in Wedding Reception 32

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG ....... The venue coordinator that took our deposit and signed the contract for our wedding event NEVER PUT IT ON THE CALENDAR!!! I booked our venue last year for our 2023 wedding. I sent an email last week just checking in and to ask a few questions..... and I received an...

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG ....... The venue coordinator that took our deposit and signed the contract for our wedding event NEVER PUT IT ON THE CALENDAR!!! Smiley cry

I booked our venue last year for our 2023 wedding. I sent an email last week just checking in and to ask a few questions..... and I received an email back yesterday from a woman who said "Christine" was no longer in their employ and to call them asap.

I am heartbroken. I can not believe this happened. My FH and I went up to bring all our paperwork, cancelled check, etc. "Tammy" was very sympathetic and unfortunately also new to the venue (3 months) and told us she inherited a disaster. What is making this so unbelievable is that the venue is going under major renovations starting in January, so even if they COULD do our wedding, who knows what stage construction they will be in next May? Besides all this, Tammy indicated that the venue does not guarantee the food pricing. WHAT?? Isn't that what a contract is for?? WHO in their right mind would book an event not knowing what the final cost would be?

I am now running around scrambling to find a place that is as nice as where we were going to be at the price point we had locked in. I am beyond angry.

Thanks for the shoulder to cry on. Hoping we can be successful .... bless my FH trying to lighten the mood "Well, Chuckee Cheese is always fun".

32 Comments

  • Gloria
    Devoted May 2023
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    Fantastic news!! 😊🎉
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  • Gillian
    Devoted July 2021
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    While that all sounds horrible to deal with, you still have more than 7 months (to Jan 2023) to find and lock in a new venue. That is plenty of time. Good luck.
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  • C
    Dedicated July 2024
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    Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear about that! Have you found another venue? They should have at least referred you to another venue or help with ideas
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  • Pat
    Rockstar May 2023
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    Thanks fo rthe luck, but your comment hit a nerve. "Plenty of time" is relative to where you live. I happen to live in a resort area, destination wedding area. There are very few actual dedicated wedding venues. I am getting married at the tail end of Snowbird Season. EVERYTHING needs to be booked as early as possible to get the date you want. Since I had all my other vendors booked, changing a date was not an option. I'm not dissing you or starting a fight, just maybe asking you watch how you reply to someone who is already stressed out. Smiley atonished

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  • Gillian
    Devoted July 2021
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    I hear what you’re saying. I wasn’t being disrespectful, merely trying to give you hope. I am also from a major destination location and not just for weddings so I know how the venue selection works.
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  • Pat
    Rockstar May 2023
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    I tried to message you, but WW said I exceeded my messages? No clue - wanted to take conversation off the boards and go private. BUT .... anyway ,,,, I think I found MY VENUE!!! Check out The Beach House on Wedding Wire, The Beach House We went today, and although not the elegant venue like I was previously looking at (Van Wezel), the price is perfect. Plus, I GET MY 'ON THE BEACH' WEDDING!! FH really loved sitting on the patio where the reception will be. The gorgeous ocean view, and the amazing breezes really made him super happy as well. So much is included in the price, and the event manager was really flexible and willing to tailor their packages to what our vision was. I'm just waiting for the final proposal.

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  • Gloria
    Devoted May 2023
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    That's so great! I checked out the venue and I love it. Smiley smile

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  • Gloria
    Devoted May 2023
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    Any updates? Were you able to book a new venue?
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  • Kristen
    Expert October 2021
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    This is gorgeous!! Smiley love I'm sorry for what you had to go through with your old venue, but I have a feeling this is going to be something even better. That's very sweet that your FH wants to move forward one way or the other.

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  • Brittany
    Devoted October 2022
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    The Beach House looks amazing! I hope the rest of your planning, prep, and the day itself go smoothly! Smiley heart

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  • Chris
    Beginner October 2022
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    Same here . We aren't having crab.
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  • Angel
    Beginner December 2023
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    I am so sorry we have had issues and now have to book a new venue and we loose our deposit although we should really get it back. I hope you are able to find something soon!

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