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Charlied
Beginner October 2010

Dont like my wedding co-ordinator UPDATE!

Charlied, 25 January, 2010 at 12:08 Posted on Planning 0 25

Morning all

Went to meet new wedding co-ordinator saturday (one who arranged ours and set up our 2010 for £2010 has left) was very much looking forward to it and came home feeling rubbish! I will try and keep it short, basically.

- He clearly didnt approve of the deal we had been offered

- didnt want to offer us corkage (although luckily she last one agreed to this so he had to honour it)

- really really didnt want to tell me name of DJ (so he could take a cut)

- would not come down in price of hotel rooms claiming 'he could fill them with other business' (which I know is crap because the place is dead without weddings)

Generally I just got the feel that he was there to make as much money for hotel, trying to making more upmarket and we dont fit into his little plan. He didnt show any excitement about our wedding or our ideas, if anything he didnt seem impressed we didnt want recieving line or a toastmaster (part of our deal was he did it) making some comment about 'Im sure i will be here but if im under a bus im sure a collegue will do it'

Now feel rubbish about my wedding! Ok rant over, just want to share x

UPDATE!

After all your great advice and a week of feeling miserable about my wedding I spent last friday night re-writing an email to my co-ordinator carefully wording it as not to sound like bridezilla. Yesterday I got a reply, but not from him from the manager! Saying to contact him because co-ord was off 'sick'. So just got off the phone with him (hes lovely, very easy to get on with) he asked me not to mince my words and say it as it was - so I spilled my guts! He told me not to worry and he wont be dealing with my wedding (and by the impression I got the co-ord wont be anywhere near the building) YAY YAY YAY. The manager wants to start 'afresh' and me and OH are going in to meet him and go through the whole process again on Saturday - so excited and happy happy happy!!!!!

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Latest activity by Gillsy, 4 February, 2010 at 20:32
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    jj74 ·
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    If he is that bad, he will be out of a job well before your wedding. Try not to let it worry you (I know that is hard) but there is a very good chance he will be gone by the time of your wedding and you might have someone really lovely and enthusiastic.

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  • Kalin
    Beginner May 2011
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    Hiya,

    Sorry that you feel so disapointed, its terrible when you are really looking forward to something and made to feel like that.

    Is it to late to change the venue? , i would definantly be making some type of complaint against him, after all its your big day, and he should be trying to accomodate your wishes..

    Just remember they are there to provide a service which you are paying for and it should be the way you want it,. Tell him how you feel about his attitude and theaten to go elsewhere!!

    Kelly

    x

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  • Charlied
    Beginner October 2010
    Charlied ·
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    I think you could be right. I iunderstand he has be brought in turn the place around, however hes not going to do it with that attitude.

    Kalin - I did think about complaining but if he does stay I have to work with him and worried how that would affect our relationship. I just hope he falls flat on his face and goes.

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  • Charlied
    Beginner October 2010
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    Thank you for posting Claire, now being the second person to suggest complaining (and with your experience) Im now in two minds about it.

    I dont like making a fuss unless I have to and was hoping this might blow over. He might either go or stop being so power crazy. If there was a problem the the food, cleaniness etc im the first to complain, but because it was about him as a person and his manner, I think its a person attack and hate that.

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  • Gillsy
    Beginner April 2010
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    Why don't you send a polite but to the point e-mail to him explaining why you were disappointed about your meeting on Saturday. Don't threaten or demand anything - just let him know how you feel. I would also copy in the manager just so they are aware of what has happened.

    Hope you feel better about it all - its such a big day and its a shame if you are unhappy with somebody that plays such a key role in making it all run smoothly.

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  • cola
    Beginner September 2010
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    My wedding co ordinator changed in November and some things she said were different to my original one (Ie prices of thing) but luckily my orginal one is back, i'm much happier as she is much more down to earth.

    do you have a contract written?because anything you want should be formalised in your contract regardless of the co ordinators opinions of it!!! he's probably just being hooty snooty because your making him work . and he doesn't get to enjoy any parties he has to co ordinate!!!!

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    Hello

    Sorry to hear your coordinator is being a pain. Lots of couples come to me because of this... my advise is to find out if you could have someone else on the day instead of him... nothing worse than worrying that he hasn;t got your best interest at heart. Have a quiet word with the manager see if they can help.

    HTH

    Kim x

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    Beginner July 2010
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    I totally agree with Claire - nip it in the bud send a email being poilte but firm I also work in sales, recruitment and again like claire if I spoke to my clients or candidates like that I wouldnt be around for long - its a shame people who clearly rnt a people person working in the service industry!!! hope it works out for you

    xx

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  • emsa1
    Beginner May 2011
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    Even if you don't like making a fuss it will only worry you more if you do nothing, so if you're scared write it in an email definitely cc-ing to his boss, that will put the wind up him and i'd imagine you will get an upgrade on service pretty much straight away. just don't do nothing. and definitely don't let it worry you. it's probably not just you this has happened to but if no one speaks up and "makes a fuss" he'll just get to upset more people - not good xx

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  • Charlied
    Beginner October 2010
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    Update

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    Beginner July 2010
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    Yay! Well done for you. Hope you can go forward now all happy.?

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  • BoroKate
    Beginner September 2010
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    Thats great news and one less thing to worry about!

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    Beginner October 2010
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    Thats fantastic, means you can get back to enjoying the planning again! xx

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  • Houdini
    Beginner August 2010
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    Glad to hear a positive update!

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  • debmci
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    Sounds like you had a wee bit of a nitemare but looks like all turned out well in the end for you!!!

    debs xo

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  • Charlied
    Beginner October 2010
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    Yay, im as happy as pig in ....

    full steam ahead now .

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  • Maxibon
    Beginner March 2009
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    Thats fantastic news!!!

    I'm so pleased for you ?

    xxx

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  • The BFG
    Beginner August 2010
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    I seem to have come in on this a tad late in the day but im glad you have it all but sorted and i hope things go well for you on saturday! x

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    Beginner May 2011
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    Yay!!! fabby news ?

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    Glad you managed to get it all sorted. Back to the planning then!!!

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  • Mrs S*
    Beginner January 2010
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    Brilliant news! Glad everything is sorted! I would mention that discounted rooms would make up for the stress the other man caused you! Smiley winking

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    Brilliant news, you see I said he'd be gone before your wedding? I hope you like the manager as much in person as on the phone. Have a great Saturday

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  • Gillsy
    Beginner April 2010
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    So pleased for you Charlie - it was the perfect outcome

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