Today I received a not-very-pleasant news from the functions coordinator of my ceremony venue. How annoying and disappointing it is when you only find out about the discrepancy of the agreement previously made with the reality hit only 5 months away from your wedding! The most frustrating part is when you have always been insisting for a contract to be written up but the vendor refused or has been delaying in doing so. You can find my frustration as mentioned below. The most unhappy part would be the refreshment arrangement. It’s indeed not a matter of money but the fact that they are only now changing their approach with an unpersuasive reason and never ever mentioned about the possibility at all before the contract binding. Now I wonder whether they are eligible to do so or not….
1) Are we allowed to spread any rose petals on the red carpet for decoration?
Her response: You can do this but cleaning charges of $75 apply.
My response: I was told that even thou the petals may only be on the carpet for 20mins, due to its nature which may stain on the carpet, they need to charge that amount! Gosh…surely I believe they’ll use the same carpet for the next couple too…is tat meant they’re going to charge them too..yee)
2) Are our guests allowed to throw any rose petals to the married couple on the day? Any cleaning fees involved?
Her response: Included above.
3) Can you please specify the time that our decoration team can arrive there by and the time that we must leave the venue?
Her response: They can arrive at 12pm.
My response: so our permitted time is from 12pm to 2pm the latest..wow!...gosh given the very limited time allowed we may have to discuss what’s the best time for the start of the ceremony (which means my arrival as well)…bcoz we don want our guests to see our ppl decorating there right…we may need to confirm with Pastor regarding the exact ceremony duration too…30 mins? Have to take into consideration of the photo time and refreshment time too…
4) If we are having our own refreshment (catering from our close friend who likes to contribute), will we be provided any waitstaff and tables? Will we be given a hand to set up the table for refreshment? Any charges apply?
Her response: With the new council laws enforced this year we can’t allow this
My response: This is terrible! I told her this wasn’t what we were agreed of b4 I paid them deposit. I said if this is the case I am going to look for other venue bcoz it’s not abt the $$ but bcoz our close fren likes to contribute to our wedding. Her ground is not firm, then she said she needs to speak to her boss and shoot me an email tmr morning coz there are a few couples requesting for the same thing too…prayerfully they will allow…her reason sounds like a lie….anyway if can’t we can find another venue of coz!
5) When is the best time we can talk about the timeline on the day? Is there any sample from your other customers that you can send to me?
Her response: We don’t need to do this till 1 month before the wedding.
My response: I think I should start listing my items required and proposed timeline…and wait for the time to pass….
6) Do you know if the couple who has booked the venue on 10/10/09 (Sat) at 3pm is hiring any arch for their ceremony? If yes can we obtain their contact details to discuss the possibility of sharing the cost?
Her response: They have decided not to go with the arch
My response: This is one of the tips my HTB learnt from some articles on the website. Since you are going to need an arch (let’s imagine that you are not a fussy bride) and the next couple is going to too, why don’t you save yourself some money and just share the cost with the couple? In this case, we may have to get something either from the supplier of our friend who has recently married or from our reception’s recommended supplier, if we like.
Anyway I thank God for such a reminder as this for us to pray against it! Indeed any situation arises out of the permission of God and if this is part of His plan, for whatever reason, i shall endeavour to obey, not to deny, but to quickly find out the reason behind His move and pray for His discernment in this. God has truly been gracious and generous to us throughout our journey. Nothing can ever separate His love and mercy from us and I doubt can this matter…..
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