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Rant: Venue

wrdgirlwrdgirl member
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I want to know what you guys think, maybe I'm too picky or maybe something may be wrong...I don't know.

The last couple of weeks I have been working with a potential venue vendor (Lily Lake Inn) on an itemized contract.  The reason why I am doing this is the "contract" they have is simple: it only lists the room to be used, the date and time of day, what and when is due and guarantee no more than $5 will be increaased to the final per person price.  Personally I don't feel comfortable signing that.  The contract does not state that everything on their brochure is held on the contract (their brochure lists a lot of policies) so I ask that we sign to it.

Last week the event coordinator sent me an itemized list that I asked for and it was exactly what I was looking for.  However she said that she needs to talk with the owner etc that's understandable.

Today, she emailed me saying Lily Lake Inn is perhaps not the venue for me because I am asking for so many things to be added and that I should probably find another venue that I am more "comfortable" with.

This makes me wonder...is it too much to ask for for a detailed itemzed list? lol

The email made me uncomfortable and upset because I had my heart set on it, ready to go and this is what I got.  I already booked the photographer thinking that I will get Lily Lake Inn.  Oh well, guess it's venue hunting again.

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  • wrdgirlwrdgirl member
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    edited December 2011
    My FI says it might be because there's another couple who is also wanting to book on the same day but less troublesome LOL Oh well...
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  • KGinCTKGinCT
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    edited December 2011
    That seems awkward and would automatically turn me off.  You are a client paying a lot of money and your request simply seems like you're doing your due diligence.  I would say stick with your gut and look for someone who will make you feel appreciated for your business!
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  • DTB31DTB31 member
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    edited December 2011
    A contract works on both party's behalf. This def seems shady... go with your gut. I would pick being slighly upset today over being totally devastated on your wedding day.

    Best wishes with your hunt.. I am loving workig with the Old Saybrook Inn & Spa.

     
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  • wrdgirlwrdgirl member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks ladies! 

    DTB31: I agree, I guess better now than later.  I'm more upset that they treat me like I'm not important for them to deal with, a client is a client but I guess you can't really control what other people do.
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  • Vikki2payVikki2pay member
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    edited December 2011
    I think they may have another person looking for the same day who isn't looking for anything else in their contracts.

    And no I wouldn't sign anything without the info you want.

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  • Vanessa630Vanessa630 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_connecticut_rant-venue?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:65Discussion:1864acd0-6a5c-4a33-810e-838a8327ce15Post:fccc2ceb-73e8-4cd2-8160-6d37250732b5">Re: Rant: Venue</a>:
    [QUOTE]Thanks ladies!  DTB31: I agree, I guess better now than later.  I'm more upset that they treat me like I'm not important for them to deal with, a client is a client but I guess you can't really control what other people do.
    Posted by wrdgirl[/QUOTE]
     <div>I agree- I think it's pretty frustrating that they can treat you like that and the only thing you can do is walk away. On the one hand, it seems like they get the last word but on the other hand, at least you're not giving them your business...and it's not like you want to plead with them to take your business. Maybe they've had a bad experience with people in the past who have asked for that- who knows.  I'm sure you'll fall in love with a new place and it will be for the best.</div><div>
    </div><div>GL!</div>
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  • jenandcrisjenandcris member
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    edited December 2011
    I completely agree with pps- sounds like they don't want your business! And it's always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to thousands of dollars being spent.

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  • christikaochristikao
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    edited December 2011
    My contract was pretty detailed, down to what piping designs are going to be on my cake. It blows my mind that vendors would do something like that. You are better off not going with them. 
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  • starrbuk13starrbuk13 member
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    edited December 2011
    i agree...the point of a contract is to set out all the details so that no one is surprised later on.  i wouldn't sign something that didn't have enough detail for my likings.  

    and the way they're treating you is just shady IMHO.  trust your gut....if you feel like they're being weird, don't go with them.  (i learned that lesson the hard way myself...)
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  • beach11beach11
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    edited December 2011
    FI & I looked at them  when we started looking at venues, we didn't go with them because they seemed very disorganized, and I didn't like that at all!  I agree with what everyone is saying - trust your gut... something is defiantly hinky there, and you don't want to have to deal with that on your wedding day! 
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  • wrdgirlwrdgirl member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks very much guys! 

    Yea I have started looking already.  I am beginning to have a feeling that the places that I can afford seems "shady" (banquet facility-ish under $60 per person) lol  And the ones that I actually like are over my budget...I guess keep hunting!  Or figure out where I can cut costs...

    Oh well, come to think of it at least they let me know they suck as a vendor LOL
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  • runtomeruntome
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    edited December 2011
    You want everything in writing. My sisters reception hall is out of business now, but you should have seen the horrified look on my mothers face when they showed up for cocktail hour to find that the food at the cocktail hour was for the wedding party only!! My sister guests had NO food served to them. They put a deposit down and from the time they put the deposit down until the wedding the venue changed what was included in the package!!!!!  They asked my sister which plan she wanted a few months before the wedding and she told them by package neam from the sheet she was given when she booked.. So nothing was specific on the contract.  My parents are not exactly poor and money was not an issue so they just got duped!!!  Thank Goodness they place set out some crackers and cheese, but it was a bad bad experience!!
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