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Beginner May 2016

How long to wait for suppliers to reply?

mkw, 15 April, 2015 at 19:37 Posted on Planning 0 10

How long should I wait after sending an initial inquiry for them to reply? I sent emails to a couple of florists over two weeks ago and no response as yet. I know Easter weekend is a very busy time for weddings so I didn't expect them to get back immediately, but it feels like it's been a bit too long now. When should I chase?

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Latest activity by Voocccie, 23 April, 2026 at 04:16
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    Beginner June 2016
    Miss-KEM ·
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    If its been a couple of weeks I would chase them up now just to make sure they've got your enquiry.

    I emailed a car company about a car for OH and they didn't reply so I chased up and they didn't have my original email.

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  • Sam&Louise
    Beginner September 2015
    Sam&Louise ·
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    It'll vary from supplier to supplier, but unless they are on holiday or haven't received your email a couple of weeks should be more than ample.

    I start getting itchy feet if i've not had a reply within 48 hours (unless it's over a holiday period of course) but i'm notoriously impatient & a workaholic, so expect everyone else to be too ?

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  • Paula @ Ollievision
    Paula @ Ollievision ·
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    I'd expect a response within 48 hours normally. Always check your own spam folder. Sometimes suppliers responses go there!

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    Beginner November 2015
    paulamick2015 ·
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    I've got the same problem, I purchased a voucher off groupon for a photographer and paid in full and the conditions were to email them direct with the date and a copy of the voucher purchased. I have done this on the 7th April and still have not heard anything back. I was worried about contacting them again just in case I seemed pushy and them they dont want to work with me and I would have lost all that money then, so in 2 minds with what to do.

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    Beginner May 2015
    Elsie81 ·
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    Two weeks is a long time - even if they're busy with Easter, they could send a quick reply to acknowledge your enquiry.

    I had the same issue with florists. I sent one an email asking their availability and a rough quote for the bouquets/centrepieces etc - no reply. I went in to another, went through what I was looking for, and she said she would email me prices. No email! I chased and got an apologetic response promising prices soon, still no reply! I phoned round and that's how I found the one I'm using.

    I think it's worth giving them a call if you haven't heard within a week. Also, phoning is more direct - they can tell you straight off if they're free that day, I find it moves things along more quickly than waiting for emails. Hope that helps.

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  • Anna Zofka Photography
    Anna Zofka Photography ·
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    Two weeks is a lot. We usually reply within 24h. Maybe your email went to the spam folder for some reason?

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    Beginner May 2016
    Boro_Bex ·
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    I had the same thing with florists, I emailed 6 or 7 and only got a reply from one and that took 3 weeks! I ended up booking a couple of appointments at a wedding fair instead.

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    Beginner October 2015
    elvira-darkside ·
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    Re: the groupon tog. id send one more email - if no response claim back through groupon. i did this with a driving lesson one as the provider didnt respond within 2 weeks. so long as the printed groupon hasnt been activated (printing is fine), then you should get a refund with no issues.

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  • Fairytales19
    Beginner September 2015
    Fairytales19 ·
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    Some suppliers are terrible at getting back! One decorating company responded 3 MONTHS after my initial email. Needless to say I had already booked someone else.

    I chase after a week if I had a response or sooner if it's urgent.

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  • Voocccie
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    Voocccie ·
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    Goedendag! Via een nieuwsbrief voor inwoners van Middelburg kwam ik terecht op dit platform en ik ben blij. Ik had die week al veel verloren en wilde eigenlijk niet meer verder gaan met mijn hobby. De interface van vegashero trok me echter aan om een potje poker te proberen. Mijn doorzettingsvermogen werd beloond toen ik op de automaten een flinke klapper maakte. Al mijn verliezen zijn verdwenen en ik ben tevreden.

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