Update on church's X-mas program

Carla1019

So....remember my church tried to give me some nonsense about how they were NOT going to remove the X-mas in July decorations.

Well, the bridezilla came out and I said, "that's fine, please refund my $1200 since you double booked me, and I'll have my wedding in front of the black curtain you are trying to offer".

This morning they called and said they will remove all X-mas decorations. I swear, you threaten people with money and they act right real quick. YAY!!! everything is back to normal.

kthowell

Lol yessss I know that's right

pearls687

Whew!  Good for you girl!  I try not to show out on people but sometimes it's just plain NECESSARY!  Glad it worked out!

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]So....remember my church tried to give me some nonsense about how they were NOT going to remove the X-mas in July decorations. Well, the bridezilla came out and I said, "that's fine, <strong>please refund my $1200 </strong>since you double booked me, and I'll have my wedding in front of the black curtain you are trying to offer". This morning they called and said they will remove all X-mas decorations. I swear, you threaten people with money and they act right real quick. YAY!!! everything is back to normal.
Posted by Carla1019[/QUOTE]

<div>I kinda got stuck at the part about $1200...Is that really the going rate to have a wedding at a church? </div><div>
</div><div>But good for you...they were acting real foolish.</div>

CaseynMike

I would still need some money back for distress!! LOL Yay glad that all worked out though!

20pearls16

Thank God for that!!!

CreoleBride30

Glad it all worked out for you Carla!!!

M1ssJ

yesss

M1ssJ

Get that in writing!!! if those decorations do not come down we want our money back!

keyaira04

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[QUOTE]Get that in writing!!! if those ecorations do not come down we want our money back!
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</div><div>This! I am so happy for you! God is good!

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nitaashanti78

I hear that!  They ain't tryna lose that $1200, but they were still wrong for trying you by putting the decorations up in the first place.  Get 'em together girl!

[Deleted User]

girl you started out nicely.  

I do this with everybody I know (whenever things could've long been resolved)  so forgive the temporary name change.

@ church coordinator: 

you can have Carla OR you can have Carlee'quah.    your call. 

MrsBoss2012

Whooo hoo! Go Carla Go Carla!!

Carla1019

Thanks everyone for helping to keep me sane!

@ Rowenac82 - Yes, girl! I think the average rate is $1000 depending on where you live but mine was $1200 and this included sound technician, clean up, counseling & coordinator fee (she needs to be fired).

@M1SSJ - I need to get it in writing but with only 6 days to go I don't have the energy to type something up and run it over there for them to sign. They know I'm not playing. Everything will be fine now that they know they are dealing with a professional woman who is about business not a little simpleton.

@ Sultryzulu - Carlee'quah was about to call Pookie and dem and we were going to take down those decorations ourselves if we had too! X-mas in July, PLEASSSSSSE! Not during my wedding. Are they high?

tirathemrs

LOL sometime you just gotta show out a lil bit to let them knw you have no dealings with Parker Brothers therefore you aint playin games...(GHETTO VOICE LOL)

msbdumas

That is great news ! Aint it a shame you have to show your color and say I want my money back ! Smh !! Glad its working out for you !

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]Thanks everyone for helping to keep me sane! @ Rowenac82 - Yes, girl! I think the average rate is $1000 depending on where you live but mine was $1200 and t<strong>his included sound technician, clean up, counseling & coordinator fee (she needs to be fired). </strong>@M1SSJ - I need to get it in writing but with only 6 days to go I don't have the energy to type something up and run it over there for them to sign. They know I'm not playing. Everything will be fine now that they know they are dealing with a professional woman who is about business not a little simpleton. @ Sultryzulu - Carlee'quah was about to call Pookie and dem and we were going to take down those decorations ourselves if we had too! X-mas in July, PLEASSSSSSE! Not during my wedding. Are they high?
Posted by Carla1019[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Ok, well at least it's a package!!! <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-undecided.gif" border="0" alt="Undecided" title="Undecided" />

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MrsSmith2Be02

@Rowena - Some churches here in Atlanta are about the same. My church was $1000, then people decided to go elsewhere and they have dropped it to a refundable $300 deposit...as long as everything starts on time, ends on time, and no damages.

My mom's church is no fee, just a donation (but they are older and nobody is getting married there primarily everybody is already hitched).

island07b2b

LOL!  Yes money speaks loudly sometimes.  Good for you.  

MissusD1116

Whew! "And now back to Carla's regularly scheduled wedding program".... thought I was gonna have to come down there! *praise him* LOL! They know better!

hmacsine

I'm glad everything worked out.

footballwife77

WAIT I MISSED IT! they never took down the xmas decorations???? and lmao@carlee-quah!!!