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Wedding Venue Deposit - Non-refundable?

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  • jenhug
    jenhug Posts: 2,277 Forumite
    octoman wrote: »
    an update.....

    I wrote a letter back in September explaining exactly how we felt - they initially were surprised that we no longer wanted to get married there, but did not want to add to our problems.....

    after several phone calls and letters and as we gave them plenty of time to rebook the date, they decided to refund 100% of the deposit :-)

    so thank you venue - we have since rebooked a new venue, and as oompahloompah says....make sure you are 100% happy with the new venue - which after this we certainly made sure!!!!!

    Did you ever name the venue?
  • Well done Octoman, Have you booked the same date or a bit later on to give you more time?

    I wish you all the best for the future.

    Steph xx
  • cheers :beer:

    we have booked only 2 weeks later....the issues we had are behind us and has strengthened our relationship - nothing is ever guaranteed in life but we both feel we are ready to face the rest of our lives together!!

    the new venue (Bickley Manor) are so much more friendly and we have got such a good vibe from there :-)

    not named the original venue - don't really wont others to judge them based on our experience
  • zenmaster
    zenmaster Posts: 3,151 Forumite
    Glad it all worked out.

    The Bride and Groom :beer:.
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