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Charlie-Lou
Beginner June 2012

Would you risk it?

Charlie-Lou, 7 March, 2012 at 16:20 Posted on Planning 0 19

Two of my friends work at my venue as receptionists, some members of staff have not been paid on time or only paid half of what's is owed for 6 months now, this last month none of the staff have been paid a penny.

One of my freinds have told me all about it, she's my BM while the other as said not to tell me incase I worry, my BM has said she has told me because the venue bosses have said it's because they are paying off a big bank loan and the inland revenue.

I'm worried the venue will go bust now, or there will be no staff as friend has said that the staff are all talking about walking out but I can only see that this will make it worse, no staff = no income.

My Mum and Dad who are paying for most of the wedding have told me to look for somewhere else, lose the £500 deposit and cut my losses, however the only venue I can find with availibilty is £2500 dearer.

What would you do? Risk it and stick to the venue I have or look for another venue?

19 replies

Latest activity by katgreene, 8 March, 2012 at 22:49
  • Aurora Borealis
    Beginner June 2013
    Aurora Borealis ·
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    Since you only have 3 months to go I would be tempted to find a new venue now while they still have availability. If you wait and they go bust a couple of weeks before the wedding then it would be a lot worse for you, especially if you have paid the rest of your balance. Do you have insurance? This may cover the loss of the deposit if they do go bust.

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  • DarkMoomin
    Beginner June 2012
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    If you have insurance and its a decent policy I believe they will also cover additional costs of a new venue if this one goes bust.. I *think*. However my concern would be that the service on the day wouldn't be up to scratch because they staff are demitivated or they have to get unexxperienced agency staff in or the fner points of the day aren't there.

    Really only you and your parents can decide whetheryou are happy to pay the extra for the other venue.

    What a b*gger of a position! wouldn't be giving me much faithin the venue though!

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  • Shamy
    Beginner September 2014
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    If it were me, and I were being backed financially by my parents as you are then I would change venue. Especially as that is what they have told you to do (so I'm presuming they're happy to lose the deposit and pay the extra). Wedding planning is stressful enough without worrying about whether the venue will actually be in business!

    I agree with DM it is a b*gger of a position indeed!

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  • 2b_MrsB
    Beginner June 2013
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    Since your big day isn't far away I'd be looking at other venues

    Good Luck ( fingers crossed for you )

    L x

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  • D
    Beginner May 2012
    dlees81 ·
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    If I could afford the extra I would change. As we couldn't afford that sort of extra, I would start looking into affordable alternative wedding arrangements such as having an intimate ceremony in the week, followed by a reception on your original W-day somewhere that might not be primarily a wedding venue; or looking further afield for a venue. I would also contact the current venue directly and insist on a frank conversation about the likely state of their business come your W-day, if their finances continue as they are. I would presume from what you've said that you are fairly likely to loose your deposit, but hopefully you are covered by insurance (must admit we didn't bother with wedding insurance), which may help with things. Sounds very stressful anyway, poor you. I'd be very glad your friend was big enough to admit all this to you.

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  • 3d jewellery
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    think my concern would be that people can't afford to work for free and they are going to be looking to leave. I would cut your losses if you can

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  • westlakedesignsbasic
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    Being unable to pay staff is not a good sign at all, do not pay the venue any more money as you could end up with no venue and no money, three months is short notice but cut your losses and relocate venue to your next available option. Try not to stress, it will all be worth it on the day. ?

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  • Gurzle
    Beginner April 2013
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    I would go for it - as others have said, make sure the venue is just as lovely inside as out though, so you're not disappointed if there is bad weather in November. I'd go for the first weekend in November I think, to get as much light as possible. Winter weddings are gorgeous - embrace the wintery theme! Weddings don't have to be in Spring/Summer. Would you get married this November then? Or next?

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  • Gurzle
    Beginner April 2013
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    I'm so sorry Charlie Lou I posted on completely the wrong thread - I do apologise

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    Oh thats a dilemma!

    I'm with the others though, if your parents are backing you financially and a new venue can be afforded - I'd cut my losses and find a new venue. Leaving it a bit longer could leave you in the horrible position of them going bust and you having no where to hold the wedding Smiley sad

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  • D
    Beginner August 2013
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    Same here, find somewhere else and you will be feeling settled about your venue. Thank god you have friends to let you know.

    Best of luck with it. Let us know how you get on

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    Beginner February 2013
    Bride123 ·
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    I agree with the others - find somewhere else. I'd rather lose £500 deposit than anything else.

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  • Yikes
    Beginner September 2013
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    HI,

    Oh Charlie - Lou really not what you want this close to your wedding.

    When we looked for Wedding Venues we found the perfect one but it was being redecorated - walls knocked down, kitchens moving and a full refurbishment. This worried us slightly as it was a council run Venue and what would happen if the refurbishment wasn't sorted in time. We asked the venue what would happen in this instance and they informed us that we would get married there no matter what. Again I asked as I wanted to know "what if" and the venue informed us that we would be getting married on our date and they would pay for our wedding at another venue. So there was contingency plans.

    Have you tried contacting venues in the surrounding area as they may know something and be able to sort something out.

    Good luck.

    HTH

    Yikes.

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  • Soulmates
    Beginner August 2012
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    It sounds like they are about to go bump to me, my advice would be to research new venues and contact your insurance to see what their stance on it is.

    so sorry you are going through this x

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  • Soulmates
    Beginner August 2012
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    When out venue cancelled on us we used the list on this site to find a new venue. It is all licensed venues

    https://swpp.co.uk/wedding_venues/England.htm

    Down the left hand side of the screen is a list of county's, just click on yours. It was hard work but we found our venue in the end. Good luck x

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  • Nutella
    Beginner March 2013
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    Doesn't sound good... can't see your ticker actually and can't remember your date so don't know how close you are.. I'd be inclined to confrunt the venue (not mentioning that you heard via your BM's) and see what they say

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  • Charlie-Lou
    Beginner June 2012
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    Well we've got an appointment tomorrow with the other venue to see what we can do, the venue is gorgeous and in all honesty much better than our current one, but we shall see about costs etc.

    This is my Dads main worry he thinks that it would be better to pay more knowing that you'll have a great day instead of being disappointed with it.

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  • Charlie-Lou
    Beginner June 2012
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    Thank You Soulmates this is really helpful i shall have a good look at this as we can look at either leicestershire or warwickshire! Smiley smile

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  • *Funky*
    Beginner January 2001
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    Sorry to hear this, is there any chance your 'friend' is joking just to wind you up?

    Businesses are usually in a pretty bad way if staff are not going paid because there are a lot of things that would get cut/no paid before it would get to that level where u cant pay the staff, i would cut your losses and find a new venue.

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  • katgreene
    Beginner December 2012
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    I agree with the others get out while you can Have you looked for last minute deals and if near to surry I think groupon do deals and I always see last minute deals on facebook

    Good luck x

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