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Frustrated!

ColinNikkiColinNikki
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I'm getting really frustrated trying to find a reception venue. Everyone I call seems to be rude and put out by my asking to view their facilities. Am I being a brat to expect people to be friendly and happy for me when I'm going to be paying $40 a person for 250 guests? Has anyone else experienced this? Do you reccomend anywhere with a friendly staff? I need a pep talk!
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  • NMK1208NMK1208
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    edited December 2011
    Where around central pennsylvania are you looking for? When we were looking for reception venues you wouldn't believe how many rude responses we got, if we even got a response at all. Some people won't even get back to you. The one that really got to me was the DJ. I e-mailed him(the manager), and asked if I could get more information. He took about a week to get back to me and when he did it said "yes we are available that date, but I will talk to you about it later. I just got home from a week long cruise and I'm tired". haha now that sounds professional. This was at 2am, why not just wait to write the e-mail?lol
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  • mamie329mamie329 member
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    edited December 2011
    Who have you spoken with? 

    It is pitiful that some vendors seem to be so bothered by prospective clients. It's mind-boggling. I ran into that with different vendors here and there during my planning, but it's such a turn off. 
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  • ColinNikkiColinNikki
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    edited December 2011
    I'm sorry, I should have been more specific with location-
    We are having our ceremony in Montgomery, PA - we would like to have the reception in Lycoming County. I'm experiencing the same things with people not getting back to me and when they do not being very friendly. I wasn't worried thinking that we have a lot of time to get things in order, but now they're saying that they're booked half of the weekends in October of 2011. I'm just worried that I'm going to lose my perfect venue because they refuse to return my phone calls. Plus, what if this continues once we reserve the hall and we're unable to get in touch with them for details. Sigh! Wedding planning is supposed to be fun and I'm supposed to be a little spoiled, right?
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  • mamie329mamie329 member
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Which venue?  I'm in Lyco County. 
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  • ColinNikkiColinNikki
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    edited December 2011
    I've left several messages at DiSalvos. I called the Williamsport Country Club today and they were less than friendly. At the Watson Inn we went for dinner and called ahead to make sure we could see the room and they were very put out when we got there...I will say at the Scottish Rite they were very nice to my fiance.
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  • mamie329mamie329 member
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    DiSalvo's is hard to reach, but they're definitely worth it in the end. I don't know much about the CC or Watson Inn. Who did you talk to at the Scottish Rite? 
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  • thefuturemrsfollmerthefuturemrsfollmer member
    Knottie Warrior 10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I was just at a wedding at DiSalvo's and know that their person in charge of banquets just had surgery, which is probably why they were hard to get in touch with. I'd call and ask for Tait, or Marisa {if she's back in} or you can email them at info@disalvopasta.com

    Hope that helps!- but just as mamie said they are so worth it!
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
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    edited December 2011
    Wow. Thank you for starting that post.  I am going through the same problem.  I understand this is a hectic time for venues but I just would like the courtesy of a small response.  So, yes I have been dealing with the same thing.  Luckily so far I have been emailing a lot.  It is difficult to hear rudeness and sarcasm through emailing.  I will be interested in how the words are really coming out when I meet some people face-to-face.  I am just glad to know other people are being ignored too.  Well I lie, the feeling is bitter-sweet.
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