Buffy ,'Beneath You'
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Ugh, what a poopyhead, Steph.
I think in the long run, the irritation will fade and the joy will be the only thing that matters and the thing that you remember.
I also think, if I were in your shoes, I would be demanding some money back from the B&B owner.
Dana speaks for me. In every particular, Steph.
I'm so sorry that happened and I'd be demanding a massive discount.
If you want to make it non-emotional, prorate the amount of time the facility was not available to you as the discount price.
Tep,
At this point I think you should ask for some $$ back. You have significant complaints and the response to your complaints was inadequate. I also think the Chamber of Commerce needs to know about this.
Not sure what your contract says but the conversation you had after reading about the conflict should have bearing on the person's ability to perform.
Think about how many hours you thought you would have the facility unimpeded and how many you did.
I feel your pain, Teppy. I'm sorry that you weren't able to give your guests the experience that you wanted.
Congratulations, married lady! I can't wait to see more pictures.
I think a strongly worded letter -- understatement-- is absolutely called for, pointing each way they screwed up your event. Even if nothing comes of it, you'll feel better telling them, and you can make it clear that you will not recommend them to friends.
That said, it's still so fresh! Of course today that's the focus. But like Dana said, a few years from now all you'll remember is marrying him, and dancing, and being happy. For real. (So much got screwed up at my wedding, but I can't even tell you what anymore, aside from the limo that never showed up. All I remember is a lot of joy. And sore feet.)
And then take that money and use it to throw a party where you can spend all the time you want talking to your family. Or do something totally self-indulgent.
Separate post: congratulations! I am so pleased you two are married and that the day held some joy for you. Blessings on your marriage for the decades to come.
The Chamber of Commerce, the BBB, Angie's List, Craigslist, Yelp, the local wedding shops, local florists, their own website and facebook page...
Yep, these are the names I'd throw out when presenting your request for discount.
Quite apart from whatever the owner _thinks_ is a rationale, no bride worth her spanx is going to risk being treated in the same way.
If anyone shot pictures of the re-enacters during your time there, ALL THE BETTER.
Oh my. I have a whole counter-PR campaign blooming in my head.
I guess that is how indignant I am on your behalf, Steph!
Oh my. I have a whole counter-PR campaign blooming in my head.
I've been mentally writing the icily contemptuous letter to the B&B owner.
Steph, congratulations! I'm so happy for you! And Tim! You both married wonderful people!
And fuck yes, I'd be angry at the B&B owner. I'd demand a partial refund, and if I didn't get it, I'd go to the Chamber of Commerce and everyplace else bonny suggested. But you know what, I don't think you should give a whole lot of time or energy to it, because then you'd be holding on to it, and you don't need to have that anger in your memories of that day. Write the letter, and then (try to) let it go. (I myself am terrible at letting shit go. But still.)
Looking forward to pictures, especially of you in your fantastic dress!