Retro and Vintage Weddings

I'm about to cry...

So, we were told by our venue that we needed to wait until January 2011 to reserve our date (We were told this October 2009).  I called & emailed 2 weeks ago: no response.  Had my Fiance make the call/email: He got a call back, saying to email again.  So, here I am, thinking I'm cursed, so I have my mom call (since we have different last names, I figure, if I am cursed, they will answer her).

After several emails: "We don't have your date available, it's being used for a fundraiser".  

Say what?..
We were told a YEAR ago that our venue was available specific dates, and those dates couldn't be reserved more in advance than 9 months...  and now, OVER a year out, you're telling me you've booked my date that I inquired about (and politely badgered you about) 2 years before our actual wedding date??

And the worst part of it all?  We want to have our engagement/dating anniversary/wedding anniversary 3 consecutive days: And we could have done that this year (as one of the days fell on a sunday), but we wanted THIS venue, so we held out for a 2 year engagement, so we could have both.  And now, it feels like we're waiting an extra year to get married without the reward of the amazing venue.. 

OK. I'm done whining.  But I'm super frustrated, and now back at square one trying to figure out where the heck to have my wedding.
*grump*
Peaches!
~Kat
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Re: I'm about to cry...

  • That sucks!  I'm so sorry to hear about that.  I would be livid!

    In an effort to see the bright side of the situation (might not be helpful right now) though, it's probably good that you're not having it there, if they are so damned disorganized and rude!  I wish you all the best in finding a new venue.
  • Oh no! It sucks when you can't get something you have your heart set on. But I competely agree, if they're acting this way about booking, then they probably wouldn't do a very good job the day of, regardless of what their facilities look like. There are better venues out there and I'm sure you'll be able to find something. Hit up your local board and I'm sure they'll give you lots of ideas.
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  • That is awful! I feel so bad for you! We had a problem with one of our vendors not getting back to us (though it wasn't nearly at the level of your jerk of a venue operator). We decided that since he obviously didn't want to work with us that we'd spend our money elsewhere. While I'd had my heart set on that venue, we did a little more looking and found a place so much better and for less money. I promise that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel! It is a good thing that you have time yet to plan. Make sure to share this on your local board-- word gets around so fast and that venue will get a bad rep for what it did to you.
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  • that is sooo rude! how could they do that to you???!!?!? I'll kick them and make them give you your date back!!!!!!!!
  • Thanks, everyone, for your support! 
    I felt like such a whiner, but it really is a beautiful place.. lol *sigh* We're boycotting it now... 
    Graysquirrel-- I hope that luck comes to us!  I found a place for $5 less, but it seems like they're more willing to help & do more for/with you.  It's WAY out of the way, though (Well, anywhere from 5 min-90 min away depending on where people live).  But every time I mention it, I hear "ohhhh!!! I love that place it's so pretty"-- So, maybe it'll work out...!
    Peaches!
    ~Kat
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  • That is horrible! I would have cried :( I would of gone there and asked them to explain. Not that I would have booked with them, but still...the nerve of some people!
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