My Reception Hall Double Booked Me
I booked my reception hall last August and they just called me on Jan. 13th to tell me that they double booked my Aug. 20th 2005 reception. The other couple booked a month before us, so they get it. They have no other Saturdays available. They offered to cut the food minimum and some fees if we move it to the Friday night before. I also tried calling all around to find a different place to hold it on the 20th(I already made and sent over 100 save the date magnets)Everyone is booked or way beyond our budget. I am afraid that my out of town guests won`t come because it`s a weekday. We would hold our ceremony at 6PM so then maybe more people could make it. Do you think it is OK to ask the reception hall to throw in some free appetizers and a keg, or open bar for a social hour for guests since now there will be a late dinner? or is that asking too much?
Posted by Tera; updated 01/17/05
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Tera, you should go ahead and pressure the hall on letting you get the "freebies" if you are to do it that Friday. It was their mistake and you have the right to be upset. Just guilt trip them and see what kind of good deals you get out of it. Good luck!
Posted by Mel; updated 01/17/05
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They`ll be lucky if they get off with just a bad reference! You might legally be entitled to compensation, which could include your deposit and the cost of getting a new venue. Like the other post said, they should be licking your boots. I think you`re entitled to any and all freebies you can get and even more! A wedding is supposed to be your dream event and someone double booking you is just wrong! Am sorry on your behalf, I hope everything works out and yes, go for all the freebies you can lay your hands on.
Posted by Mrs Bride; updated 01/19/05
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Have someone call this hall and find out the cost to for a Friday reception. First make sure that you are getting a bargain because from what I know, friday weddings are much cheaper than a Saturday and Sunday is even cheaper. After you find that out, have them cut that price by 35%, ask for a few freebies and have your wedding. They have caused you grief and you should be compensated. As someone said, they should be licking your boots! I like that...
Posted by Kienike; updated 01/20/05
