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Chrysta, on January 29, 2021 at 3:53 PM

Almost 3 weeks ago, FH and I made the decision to postpone our wedding until 2022. I emailed all our vendors, and each of them replied promptly saying there was no problem with rescheduling to our new date. All of them sent over new contracts (which I signed and returned right away)... except our venue (who will also be providing food and alcohol). The event planner at the venue responded to my email right away, saying not to worry she would re-book our event to the new date and send over new contracts; but then never did. I know we are going through crazy times right now, so I didn’t want to bother her about it, so I waited 2 weeks before reaching out again. She then responded to my follow up email by saying:
“it is VERY EARLY to send a contract for 2022”
Her response confused me since A) two weeks ago you told me you were going to send new contracts over right away, and B) we signed our last contract with her the exact same amount of time between signing and the ceremonyI know they just reuse the same contract she has saved on her computer for everyone, they just change the client’s name and the date of the event. So I am very confused as to why she cannot send over the contract now, and I’m starting to worry that there is something sketchy going on. I replied that perhaps I misunderstood her last email (I didn’t, because it was very direct, but you know...) when she stated that she would send over a new contract. I told her I had set a reminder in my phone to follow up with any vendors I hadn’t heard from within two weeks, and that she was the only one I didn’t have a new contract from. It’s been 3 days, and no reply.The panic of “am I going to be without a venue for my wedding” is starting to set in. Do you think this sounds fishy? Would you be worried about this??

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Brittany · on January 30, 2021 at 1:04 AM
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If you’re really worried, the best thing to do is call and get ahold of her to get clarification. If your wedding isn’t until 2022, then there’s some time, so try not to dwell on it too much.
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Sexypoodle · on January 30, 2021 at 2:25 AM
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I only read the first line and hit reply (so I’m no help to your actual question 😆). But whaaat??? I didn’t know you pushed the wedding out another year. That idea briefly crossed my mind. But I’m against a second postponement (although, thankfully, I never mailed the new STD’s due to the uncertainty of the pandemic. So technically, no one really knows the new date). But the other day I shared with one of my closest friends that I was thinking more nd more about eloping. I envisioned it taking place Hawaii since that’s where FH proposed. Then we’d just do a big 1 year anniversary vow renewal in 2022. I’d be totally fine with that plan at this point. But I’m waiting until March to decide.

But congrats and best wishes on your fare
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Judith · on January 31, 2021 at 2:19 PM
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A lot or places have had so many cancellations, initially saying same prices, cancelling penalties, and have to change their prices. And some places with financial issues want to put their business on the market, either selling venues, or with a partner or two staying, maybe someone new coming in. Or taking advantage of the time for some renovations and closure. This is a long term thing. Mask policies and enforcement of social distancing have more effect in contracts. If they are closing a 3 month period near your fate, they cannot jave customers upset they are out of contact. Minimums have jad tp change, Covid. 3 of the 4 caterers I do some cooking for for major events, have completely rewritten their standard contract for reasons above,, between October and Jan, and the last has been half rewriting each one til they get a new standard in place. ... I think it is very reasonable to ask if there is a policy change, no contracts signed over a year out. If they will rewrite and give you the venue date, but subject to new pricing and conditions, either when they draft it or at a year out. Some food and supply items have sharply gone up over the past 2 years, first as tarriffs became felt, then due to the market and covid. Assume that it is reworking the business, and she spoke too quickly when she said she would send a contract over immediately. Her boss may have said, not so fast.
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