So we have been looking at venues and my H2B has fallen for the Chill Factore (An indoor ski slope near us). Originally I loved it too but couldn't shake the feeling that things wouldn't be done and I would need to go on the day to make sure things were done as I had asked. Something I could do without obviously with getting ready etc.

Anyway we knew there would be a delay of a week or so for the quote due to issues they had which was fine, and last week (two weeks after we viewed the venue) I was promised that I would have an email by yesterday afternoon. Nothing. I rang up at 4pm and she had gone as isn't in til Monday. I went down today to speak to someone else as I need to know with other places holding the date for us. I was promised I would get an email sent the second I left. It took another 2 and a half hours which I was ok with - phone calls come in and you get sidetracked I know - but only food for adults was quoted. No childrens menu or drinks or other bits we had asked for.

It is almost as though they aren't bothered in getting our business. I have been totally put off the place now which is a shame as it is somewhere really different and H2B loved it. i just hope he starts to realise that if they can't get this sorted then why should we have faith that they will get everything else right.

Sorry I have rambled on but I am so pee'd off about it as it would have been perfect! xx

I'd go with your gut instinct on this... if they arent interested in getting your business, then they won't be interested if you go elsewhere... and then what interest would they have once they have you...

i know its where you both really want, especially your OH but maybe sit down with him and discuss, explain your concerns etc. and maybe it is time to start looking elsewhere... you never know it might be the best thing to ever happen & stumble across your dream venue!! xx

Thanks for your replies. OH is acting like I am mad when I mention it. The thing is it is next to a major shopping centre and traffic aroound there from mid november is crazy. There is no way I will be able to go down during the day to sort anything AND get yself and BMs etc ready. I already had reservations about the traffic but we can cut a lot of the traffic out if we get their by traving out and back in a bit and OH had convinced me I was being silly ad it wouldn't be as bad as I was expecting.

We have been to see a venue today which is one place I always said I wouldn't want - an empty church hall. But having seen it and spoken to the event organiser I think we will go with that. She is a lot cheaper and can dress teh place up amazingly. It's just not what I wanted really but everything apart from hotel rooms will work there.

We are going to sit down and "thrash it out" this weekend so we shall see! xx

Lol Thanks Samantha. I know he is but as I am getting almost everything I want for the wedding I was hoping that this would be the one thing he wanted if that makes sense. But he is male far too laid back for his own good and doesn't realise just how much can go wrong if you choose the wrong venue. xx

Haha we have been to quite a few already so he gets the idea and I think he has had enough of venue hunting now. We are going to discuss it tomorrow night and go from there. Will see what comes from the chat and brain him if he doesn't agree about the place I want. ;)

I have just told him about the email from the place he wants and his eyes lit up and said "ooh that's not as much as we thought then" grrr. I did point out the lack of alcohol quote and kids food etc, but he had glazed over and gone off into dream world I think. Honestly I thought it was supposed to be the bride who was like this haha! Well we shall see tomorrow xx