So im told I should 'blog' more (and here's me thinking I will only subject you to substantial nothing-ness!!). Well you asked for it!!
After my recent attempt at wedding fayres you'd think i'd learn and avoid them at all costs. But once again I was fooled into attending one! This time by a pesky wedding co-ordinator. So off's I trot. I was quite intregued as it being held in a marque. Now I didnt think I wanted a marque but you have to check all options dont you. Needless to say, it wont be in a marque (it was the wobbly, creaking floor that was the final nail in the coffin). The ONLY salvation at the fair was the chocolate fountain lady was giving samples!
The rest of it was a disaster. There was a female singer that actually made me stop talking to a stall holder and say the words "Bloody hell". Now call me a cynic, but that cant be a good thing?! A woman who did "finger print" wedding rings (is it just me that thinks they look like you've damaged your ring somehow?), and a wedding photographer that CLEARLY doesnt like my face. Well I cannot think of any other reason as to why you'd pull a face at me upon hearing my venue and saying "Well there is a bin enclosure at the back which, as a background in photos, can give you a contempory feel". Honestly, you can tell me, is my face that offensive that you'd try and put me off using you. As there is NO WAY ON THIS EARTH that he could scoff at my venue (a lovely grand house), and then suggest I take my ridiculously expensive Manolo's and pose infront of a bin?!?!? And this is overlooking the "contempory feel" comment, which as a photographer I would think he'd have the knowledge that I'm not looking for contempory photos in a non contempory venue. And before we think maybe he's a contempory photographer, and maybe I should have picked up on that by his photo's....no....all four of his albums were in stately homes or listed buildings. Shockingly, one of those albums was taken at the very venue we are having!!! Needless to say this man will NOT be getting my buisness.
And breath!!!!......As you will also notice aswell as being a sulk, I also can be a tad rageful, (Matt is such a lucky chap!!!).
So another pointless visit to the fayres. You'd think I'd learn.
Before I go I have just a quick note to all you wedding fayre stall holders....PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can you not pressurise your prospective brides. I am aware that my wedding ring, along with my photos are the only things ill have after the day itself. This however doesnt mean you can bully me for 45mins about the morality of spending £2000 on my ring! Yes love I know times are hard and we all have to make a buck, but honestly 15mins in and i'd decided you were waisting my time and nothing else....take note of the glazed over eyes next time!!
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Wonderful rant Kelly! I think that I'm with you on the wedding fayre front, and what an odd photographer... Bins and brides just do not mix!!! x
ReplyDeleteWell, well my baby girl, now I know the final rant is not aimed at Me! Even though I stand a wedding fayre or two myself as you favorite Wedding Stationery Designer - I too rant at the sheer crap that some stall holders try to pass off as wedding goodies and desperatly tell young brides that their wedding day can not be without. Shame on them. Mummy x x
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