Wedding ruined, what are our rights

hcb42

I think it is perfectly fair for the OP to have some sort of compensation for the aspects of their wedding that went wrong. That can only incorporate the cost of the wedding package itself however, so it might only be a few hundred pounds, as the actual wedding packages are not (normally) that expensive.

Flyboy152

Equaliser123 wrote: »

I'm not sure that Wagner's Bridal Chorus is particularly religious so not really sure what your problem is.

Ahem..."Here comes the bride," is Mendelssohn.

Flyboy152

hcb42 wrote: »

I think it is perfectly fair for the OP to have some sort of compensation for the aspects of their wedding that went wrong. That can only incorporate the cost of the wedding package itself however, so it might only be a few hundred pounds, as the actual wedding packages are not (normally) that expensive.

Plus an element for "loss of enjoyment."

Flyboy152

pimento wrote: »

I wanted Widor's Toccata but the organist didn't have a big enough organ. (ooh err Missus!)

I didn't stay up all night crying about it though.

Being a rugby player (at the time), I wanted "Jerusalem." But Mrs Flyboy vetoed it, saying that it wasn't a wedding song. Virtually every wedding we have been to since, seen on the screen or even just heard about, has had "Jerusalem" sung. :mad:

geordieracer

JPS29 wrote: »

It'splayed in 90% of church weddings, therefore we see it as religious.

Its also played in 90% of weddings that are conducted elsewhere and outside of the church also.

If it had been all things bright and beautiful , then maybe you would have a point.

Flyboy152

JPS29 wrote: »

It'splayed in 90% of church weddings, therefore we see it as religious.

But then, it is also played at ninety per cent of all civil ceremonies as well.

Just sayin'.

peachyprice

JPS29 wrote: »

if they will marry us back in the Uk and annull the first marriage we will be happy with that, they can pay all the bills direct and we will not make a single penny. How can that be all about the money.


People may think we are overreacting and thats fine. We are not serial complainers, never been on this part of the forum before so its not alla bout the money, but if they dont offer a remarriage as above what else are we supposed to have in compensation if not money?

You can't be serious surely?

The things that went wrong are minor details, similar, and worse, happen at the majority of weddings. There's always some sort of hiccup, it's the nature of the beast. but did you read about the bride here the other day who's dress zip broke as she walked down the aisle? She carried on and enjoyed her day. At my wedding they served the wrong meal to all the children, but hey, they didn't go hungry. !!!!!! happens at weddings.

If you and your wife are such sensitive perfectionists I'm suprised you went with an overseas wedding you had no control over in the first place.

The flowers, got there before the wedding. Were they hairstlyes ruined without them? Fair enough, ask for a refund for the extra, but a few flowers missing from hair doesn't ruin a wedding.

Yes, It's upsetting they played the wrong music, but is that grounds to have your marriage annulled, I don't think so, it doesn't form part of the legal ceremony does it?

So the videographer has edited the video not to your liking, perhaps you can ask hin to re-do it, they've probably still got the enitire footage but maybe it's not particularly flattering of your wife.

As for the microphones, you should have asked them to turn them off immediately, but you didn't you carried on doing something you didn't want to do. Maybe your wife was disappointed you didn't step in and put a stop to it, I know my OH would have.

I think you're being completely unrealistic expecting a refund of a £7k holiday because a few things didn't go your way.

Nickynackynoo

Are you seriously saying your wife was up crying all night and you had to phone a doctor about panic attacks because of some wrong music and a microphone? And you would rather have it annulled and remarried in the UK?

You are totally over-reacting. My minister forgot to tell us to kiss, it wasn't the end of the world and it makes for a more memorable ceremony. My nephews outfit was too small. My flowers were not how I imagined. These things happen.

Chill out and enjoy your last day as honeymooners, you don't get those days back!

peachyprice

JPS29 wrote: »

It'splayed in 90% of church weddings, therefore we see it as religious.

It's a darn sight better than Bittersweet Symphony that was played at a wedding I went to. What was that bride thinking.

Paddy2eyes

Get over it, these are minor details. People place far too much importance on the details of a wedding when it is the marriage that is important. Get on with your lives and enjoy the rest of the holiday.