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Canceled wedding, nonrefundable deposits... what can I do?

cmcbaycmcbay
in Virginia
Hi everyone. I have an issue that I am sure has happened before, but when I searched for it, I couldn't find it. I guess I am not using the correct search terms, maybe?

Last year I booked a wedding package for this spring. Unfortunately, I won't be able to have the wedding at all at this point due to unforseen circumstances. The deposits on the reception venue are nonrefundable and nontransferable, and yes, I knew that when I gave them the deposits. I told a friend my situation and she said the ladies on The Knot may have some ideas of creative ways to not make my deposits a total loss, maybe I can recoup some of what I paid. I have no idea what can be done, as it sounds hopeless to me, but I thought I would ask you guys just in case. I don't know if I should mention the venue here on the public board, so I will refrain for now.

Thanks for reading, and for any advice you can give.
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Re: Canceled wedding, nonrefundable deposits... what can I do?

  • lily1346lily1346 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Have you tried calling and asking someone what your options are?  I bet if you get a real person on the phone and ask them for help without sounding whiny or angry (not that you would, haha), they'll want to help you out if they can.

    Is it a really big venue that does 300 weddings a year or is it a smaller place that might be able to work with you?


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  • sunflower1998sunflower1998
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    edited December 2011

    Some places will refund deposits if they end up booking the venue for the day that you had originally planned.  I would ask the venue coordinator if this might be possible.

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  • beautifulbridetobe11beautifulbridetobe11
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    edited December 2011
    Not really sure what to tell you. All I've heard of is people who've basically paid for the whole wedding (food and everything) donating the food (and even the space) to a local shelter or something.
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  • wmella85wmella85
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    edited December 2011
    I think I would just have a party and enjoy the situation that I have been presented with it I couldn't get my money back! You already paid. Might as well make it an awesome party!
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  • =missy==missy=
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I agree with wmella.... just throw yourself a party! or, if you know someone personally who's getting married, having a shower, birthday,ect... throw them a party!
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  • Avion22Avion22 member
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    edited December 2011
    Call your venue and explain your situation.  Depending on WHY you are cancelling, and how far out, you may be able to get some of your money back.  For example, if you or your fiance is in the military and are getting deployed, maybe your venue can work with you.  Also, if someone else books for your date, you might get some or all of your money back.

    If you still want a party, and aren't getting married, then maybe you can do that?  Keep costs down by "cancelling" or scaling down whatever you can.  Maybe you can adjust your catering menu (no wedding cake, less expensive food, etc) to keep costs down.

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