Happy Wednesday everyone!
38 friggin’ Days!
The days are getting so small now! The countdown is truly on. It really is hard to go a day without any wedding related things getting done. I feel very productive though! Work is in full swing, we’ve started our summer meal plan and wedding items are getting checked off my to-do list.
I have to say, for the most part, wedding plans have gone relatively smoothly. There has been a few stressers and problems but not things that I haven’t been able to deal with. (Knock on wood!)
There has been one particular item that has caused stress, my sister in laws dress.
My sister in law, Holly, had a birthday in November. For her birthday, I had someone watch her kids for her while she and I went shopping for a dress for the wedding and lunch.
It was a fun morning/early afternoon visiting and shopping till we dropped! We even found the perfect dress for her! Most importantly, she loved it!
I paid for the dress and we were expecting it to arrive by the end of February. By the middle of February I still hadn’t heard from the bridal salon about Holly’s dress so I decided to take it upon myself and start calling.
Day 1 – No answer
Day 2- No answer
Day 3- Still no answer.
Now, I am really nervous so by day 4 I decide to take it a step further and call the municipal hall to make sure the business name and phone number is still listed.
Me – Hi there, I’m looking to see if “ABC bridal salon’s” phone number and address is still listed in your business directory?
Municipal worker – No, I’m sorry “ABC bridal salon” went bankrupt and closed their doors a month ago.
OH NO! So, not only is there no more business but the dress has been paid in FULL with no way to get it.
I was very mad and as someone who is not very patient I was DESPERATLY trying to find out who the owner was who took my money knowing she was closing! I wanted to give her a piece of my mind.
My mother thankfully calmed me down and I began the search for Holly’s dress at another salon (all the while not letting Holly know about the issue!).
Thankfully, another salon over 1 hour away carries the same designer. I called them and they informed me that I am the THIRD bride to call about this issue with “ABC salon”. Apparently, “ABC salon” has known they were shutting their doors for over a year. One woman called being a bride herself, who was 1 month away from her wedding with out a dress!
The new (and wonderful) salon informed me that Holly’s dress could be ordered and here before the wedding! We are expecting it to arrive any day.
I still get a little worked up, thinking about the women who let me give her my money for a dress she knew I was never going to receive.
However, when I have a moment of anger I just stop and think that all that matters is my wonderful sister-in-law will have a beautiful dress that she loves for the wedding!
Happy Wednesday!
xo
As if - is there not a better business bureau or something you can call to get yor money back??
ReplyDeleteHoly Frig!! Im mad just reading that!!! I would be sending her a nasty letter in the mail to her home, or put a nice letter in the newspaper!
ReplyDeleteIm happy it worked out for you. I also need to go dress shopping for your wedding! Fun Fun
That's awful!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you handled it really well, I would have been completely flipping out.
Um.... yeah but you are still entitled to your money!
ReplyDeleteTHAT'S HORRIBLE!!!!!!!! I'm glad it's working out though!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Stacy that you should complain to the BBB. I know she is closed and out of business, but it would be on record if she re-opens. Not very ethical for sure. Holly will be lovely in the gown!
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly you are getting close!!! So glad you got it all figured out with the dress! I know you were nervous!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure it's the same ABC bridal salon I know of...if it is I know exactly who the owner is :)
ReplyDeleteThankfully it all worked out in the end!!!!