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Venue is not contacting me!

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LemonyFresh · 19/07/2017 13:26

I'm currently on maternity leave and I am planning my sons christening for September. My bosses own a number of hotels and restaurants and I decided to have my sons christening party in one of their hotels as it was very close to the church and I love the venue. I spoke to my boss around 8 weeks ago and explained what I wanted, basically drinks and canapés and a big cheese board, with money to go behind the bar also. So nothing too complicated. All was fine and he said he'd send a quote over.

I waited about 6 weeks and heard nothing, so texted him and asked about the quote, heard nothing back.

So last Monday I phoned the hotel and asked to speak to the manager or whoever was in charge of my booking as I needed my quote and to check my booking still was actually standing. Manager wasn't in but I was assured I would be contacted asap. Heard nothing.

So on Friday I went to the venue myself to ask what was going on. I was told 'why are you getting stressy (!) you're booked in the diary'. The assistant manager then sat down with me and asked for alllll the details of what I wanted again, do obviously nothing was put on file. I wasn't even offered a drink or anything whilst I was there. She said then I would be contacted in the week.

Yesterday morning my boss (who I originally organised it with) texted me and said sorry for the delay I'll send over christening details today.

A day and a half later I still haven't received anything.

This is a very exclusive, 'naice' hotel and I'm really annoyed at being treated like this. I am a employee of the company but I work at a completely different venue and I'm not getting a discount or anything like that. I'll probably be spending at least £1k by the end of it.

Would I be unreasonable if I just cancelled and say thanks but no thanks, and go to the tapas restaurant down the road which will probably be half the price and twice as fun?

I just had my heart set on this hotel as it's beautiful and literally on the doorstep of the church.

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bambi2908 · 19/07/2017 13:31

YABU for spending a grand on a christening Shock

MoveOnTheCards · 19/07/2017 13:36

I'd go elsewhere tbh. Having to chase them and then deal with their attitude would lead me to make it easier for myself.

tumblejumble · 19/07/2017 13:37

Definitely go else where

LemonyFresh · 19/07/2017 13:57

By the £1k I wouldn't be spending that myself, food and welcome drinks and a cake I'd probably spend £500 and the rest would be people buying drinks.

I just don't want to be seen as stroppy cos it's my bosses place!

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Sammysquiz · 19/07/2017 14:01

Have you paid a deposit?

LemonyFresh · 19/07/2017 14:01

No deposit, said it wasn't needed I can pay on the day.

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Gizlotsmum · 19/07/2017 14:18

I would expect confirmation in writing but I guess they are busy with weddings at the moment and you still have 6 weeks at least before your event so maybe they don't need anything this early.

Gileswithachainsaw · 19/07/2017 14:23

I would go elsewhere. They are taking advantage of the fact you have a connection with them to muck you about.

It's not alot to ask that you receive email confirmation in the time space they said they would contact you.

Even my hairdressers sends a text

LemonyFresh · 19/07/2017 14:25

I haven't even had a quote yet and they are ignoring me everytime I ask for one. I can't just turn up on the day and they say on that's £5k please

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Gileswithachainsaw · 19/07/2017 14:26

I would expect an outline of the canapes menu or contact regarding any requirements etc too.

Gileswithachainsaw · 19/07/2017 14:28

Surely there would be a list of "packages and/or add-ons" too?

It is unacceptable that with 6 weeks to go you have zero idea of a menu or costings or arrangements of any kind

pasturesgreen · 19/07/2017 14:39

Absolutely go elsewhere.

They're stringing you along.

LemonyFresh · 19/07/2017 16:09

Thanks everyone. I think I'll give it til Friday and then try my plan B.

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