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Sometimes life just isn’t fair… like when your computer breaks and then your fiance has to go away to a conference for a week and he leaves the same day that your monthly friend comes along and you have cramps so bad you can’t even stand up and then the wedding venue sends an email saying that oops—they’ve double booked your venue.
Wait. What?
Oh yeah, I had a meltdown this week. Well, technically several meltdowns. One via Skype with little Veggie Sis, one via phone with Mr. Veg, and several on my own. These lapses in sanity were prompted by an email from our wedding venue letting us know that our date was no longer available.
Their timing is impeccable. I had actually sent out the last few Save-The-Dates that morning.
This post was supposed to be about our amazing Save-The-Dates, created by the incredibly talented Shari Amos. It was supposed to be about how I was so excited to send them out that I couldn’t sleep the night before. It was supposed to be about doing our first wedding project and having it come out perfectly and just how we (I) imagined. It was supposed to be about getting emails from people telling us what they were going to grow for our big day. But it’s not.
It is now about me trying to be a calm and peaceful soul. It is about me trying to roll with the punches. It is about being thankful that Skype is only video and not sensory, because I really would have pummeled that camp director in person.
What will happen? Where will our wedding be? When will our wedding be? Is it all ruined (like I was feeling yesterday)? Or is it just clearing a path for a better thing to come along (how I hope to be feeling tomorrow)?
Stay tuned. Only time will tell.
Awww I’m so sorry! This is awful - I’d be so upset too (and ya know what, sometimes its okay to be upset when something really crappy/unfair happens…as long as you pick yourself back up!) I’m sure you will figure something out. Maybe the camp will give you a discount on another weekend for the inconvenience?
Oh I’m sorry you’re going through this!!! It’s a little cliche but just think about it this way, when one door gets closed (or slammed in your face…) another door/window/etc opens up for you. Everything happens for a reason, try to think of it that way. If that doesn’t work, grab a pillow and scream into it.
Ugh this is the worst! I’m sorry that you have to go through this extra stress!
been there at the start of my wedding planning. we are also having a camp wedding. a few weeks into booking it we started hearing it was double booked and we were in competition with a bigger group. but thankfully itwas first come first served and we had gotten our deposit in first for the camp.
i hope it all works out for you!
MAKE SURE that they pay for any costs you incur as a result of having to change your date and/or venue. Like having your save the dates reprinted and the postage. That’s definitely a foreseeable consequence of renegging on you.
Oh my gosh.. how is that possible.. I’m soooo sorry veggie.. that’s awful. And this is happening in real time too? Like this isn’t an issue that has already been solved.. how awful.. I’m so sorry.
I can’t even imagine the level of stress you must be feeling. I hope it all works out for the best in the end.
Wow. That is one of those mistakes that they are just not supposed to make. Is it possible to take the weekend before or after that? The great thing about your STDs is that they are digital and editable and easily resendable…I know that’s no fun having to tell everyone to change the date, but if it’s really the place where you want to get married, it’ll seem like no big deal a year from now. Good luck either way!
I had my save-the-dates and handed them to a lot of people, (but luckily had not mailed all of them) when I found out the place we were going to have our wedding was selling their property. It was very stressful, and we had to change the date to a month later, but I think it worked out in the end the way it was supposed to. We nixed the save the dates, (they are sitting next to me) and I am more happy with the new venue than I ever was with the old one. I won’t have a my dream garden wedding, but I will have a dream old hotel wedding that will be even better.
ugggh how stressful! but it will all be ok, veggie!
This is a huge bummer and i’m sorry you have to go through this. Like many others have said keep you head up and know that everything happens for a reason and you will look back and maybe laugh some day. Just rolll with it girl!
Eeek! Were they able to explain what happened? Your friends & family will understand about the SDTs of course, so no worries there. But I know how stressful finding a venue can be and don’t envy you having to do it again!!
Oh snaps!! No bueno for Miss Veggie - hope a silver lining shows up soon!
So sorry you’re dealing with this! Whatever the solution, please demand that your venue reimburse you for the cost of sending ANOTHER set of save-the-dates, if you do have to change the date. They absolutely owe you that!!
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Mrs. Veggie, Raglan, New Zealand/Scranton, PA Age and Occupation: 27, Director of Small Non-Profit Fiance's Age and Occupation: 42, PhD Student & Farmer Engagement Date: June 13, 2009 Wedding Date: August 2010 Venue: Indian Head Camp, Honesdale Pennsylvania About Me: I am a tree-huggin' farmer turned enthusiastic wedding-planner. I live in a house truck and wear flip-flops more often than shoes. In my old life I was a high school Spanish teacher in love with a crazy guy who lived off-the grid on a farm in New Hampshire. But, we decided to mix things up a bit, quit our jobs and move to New Zealand. My southern hemisphere lifestyle involves growing veggies, teaching, running our small non-profit, and surfing. I love laughing, singing, playing, and the inspirational Mr. Veggie (of course!). For our wedding, I am committed to throwing a killer party that celebrates our values without breaking the bank. Look forward to an eco-thrifty summer-campy weekend-long extravaganza.
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