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Beginner September 2013

4 sleeps to go and guests are changing their answers

AmzieM, 10 September, 2013 at 21:05 Posted on Planning 0 7

4 sleeps to go - Saturday 14th September and a little rant.

a guest texted my mum to say not coming at all as he is going on holiday on tuesday 17th. really annoyed me and my parents, numbers are in and meals and that paid for. also lame excuse, in my opinion. i had always said if no one cannot come then i would rather be told no then to be lead on and be dissapointed.

about 30mins ago my dad rang, my cousin and partner cannot come either.

i'm getting upset and stressed out.

dad suggested someone else comes in their place for the ceremony, but table plans and numbers already been done and had to be done by 14days beforehand, too much messing about and unfair on the staff - i work in customer services, so understand how it feels for customers to keep changing their minds and to quickly rearrange things and that.

i feel let down. keep telling myself that they are the ones who will miss out, but its really upset me. ?

7 replies

Latest activity by *Mrs M to be*, 11 September, 2013 at 11:25
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    Beginner July 2014
    MissRJM ·
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    Don't stress it will be okay and all that matters is that you and your mister have a good day. my sister had the same thing a cousin cancelled like few days before she just said to someone else do you want to come filled their space as long as it wasn't child. some people are so inconsiderate, hope it gets sorted don't let it get you down to much and I hope you have an amazing day.

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  • alabastamasta
    Beginner May 2014
    alabastamasta ·
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    Sorry to hear that, it's really inconsiderate behaviour Smiley sad
    I'm sure you will have a wonderful day without them and as you've rightfully said - their loss!

    x

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  • goldpants
    Beginner May 2014
    goldpants ·
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    That's rubbish!! I worry about this too.. I have some 'flaky guests' and a minimum number to fill too. Try and bump some evening guests, just be honest say you've been let down at the last minute if they'd like to come along. I'd be honored if someone bumped me Smiley smile I wouldn't care if my name wasnt on the table plan and someone just told me who's seat i was filling.

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  • BrideCummins14
    Rockstar April 2014
    BrideCummins14 ·
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    Such a shame and actually quite rude!! If their goign away on Tuesday whats that got to do with Saturday?! Anyway don't let it bother you - I'd rather ask people to come and fill the space but thats up to you.

    I am not inviting my 'flaky' friends and if they ask why I will tell them thats the reason - they will be evening guests only.

    Don't stress x

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    Beginner April 2013
    JanetJones ·
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    Don't worry about it. I had people drop out on the Wednesday before my friday wedding - I promptly filled their space with people I should have invited instead of them in the first place. Quick DIY alteration job to the table plan, no problem.

    And never invite them to anything ever again.?

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  • Elixia
    Beginner March 2014
    Elixia ·
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    this. all of this

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  • *MM3*
    Beginner June 2014
    *MM3* ·
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    Try not to get too stressed, it really is their loss. You & OH will have a great day regardless.
    People can be really selfish and inconsiderate sometimes and they're the ones who don't deserve to be at your big day anyway x

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  • *Mrs M to be*
    Beginner August 2014
    *Mrs M to be* ·
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    That is really bad! I've just been going along with the naive assumption that everyone that rsvp's to us (when the time comes) will definitely come but maybe some people will drop out. I will be really annoyed if people cancel at the last minute with some lame excuse! People must realise how much weddings cost per head and that you have to pay in full some time before the wedding and that you don't get it back. Or maybe they genuinely don't.

    Try not to worry about it. In the big scheme of things it doesn't matter. You'll have a fab day and you'll forget all about it. Try and fill the spots if you can but if you can't you can't.

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