Real Life MMD: Should I ask the bride for my money back?

Former_MSE_Lee · 30 December 2010 at 5:48PM

Please give this MoneySaver the benefit of your advice...

Should I ask the bride for my money back?

I was attending a wedding in Scotland and the bride had recommended a hotel to stay in, saying she would book it. She texted me to confirm, so I transferred £120 into her account to pay for it. When I went to check out of the hotel, I was presented with a bill of £120. I queried the matter, thinking that the bride had paid when booking, but obviously she hadn't. I know the she is unaware I paid her the £120 a couple of months before, so should I ask for the money back?

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lemony_7 · 4 January 2011 at 9:55PM

Yeah definitely! With all the stress of the wedding she probably just forgot you'd already transferred it. But it's your money at the end of the day - you worked hard for that money so don't be afraid of asking for it back

emz118 · 4 January 2011 at 9:58PM

Yes, ask for it back! That's a lot of money to lose out on.

(But maybe wait until she's back from honeymoon?!?)

SamW · 4 January 2011 at 10:02PM

Yeah ask for it back. It seems like a simple oversight.
Just bring it up in conversation casually - she'll probably be embarrassed at it!
Good Luck!

sammy_wheeler · 4 January 2011 at 10:08PM

yes defintely

ironlady2022 · 4 January 2011 at 10:08PM

Yes definitely ask for it back and be prepared, bring any bank statement to show her where you have transferred it to and the receipt from the hotel (which I hope you requested for).

Jettycat · 4 January 2011 at 10:46PM

Definately!
I'd mention that you had to pay and ask her to check whether or not the money went into her account as otherwise you need to ask the bank where it did go.

ruthybee · 4 January 2011 at 10:46PM

Yes, ask for it back. She should be able to see it on her bank statement and you'll resent it (her) for years if you don't

sysky · 4 January 2011 at 10:52PM

of course should you ask for it back, its your money!

euterpe13 · 4 January 2011 at 11:08PM

Of course - simply confirm to her date of transfer into her account, send her a copy of hotel bill, and ask her to transfer money back to your account - simples

redkids1972 · 4 January 2011 at 11:18PM

Yeah deffo ask

Real Life MMD: Should I ask the bride for my money back?

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