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Bridal Discrimination: Vendor RANT
AugustBridein09
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 12:43 AM+

Posted: Dec 12, 2007 12:43 AM
Re: Bridal Discrimination: Vendor RANT
Posted by SANDYROODY
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TattooAnkh
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 03:31 AM+

Posted: Dec 12, 2007 03:31 AM
Re: Bridal Discrimination: Vendor RANT
Posted by FullersBride
Hmmm interesting.... I'll play devils advocate. Maybe the reason for this is that many weddings are pretty chaotic, and although I know you said it is only the four of you staying there. Maybe she thinks people will be stopping by all day and you may bring a photographer or things might not be as 'calm' as with a regular guest etc and she doesn't want to disrupt other 'guests' that may be staying there, and therefore requires that brides rent out the whole space. The reason for the two night minimum would be because it is harder to book a B&B for only 1 night out of the weekend when people usually want 2. I hope this is the case, which to me is understandable, and not that she was so caught up with greed that all she saw was $$$.
Either way, I would try to approach her nicely and ask her reasoning for this maybe it is what I suggested above.
HOw about trying the three village in in Stony Brook? They have cute little private cottages and its right on the water. It owuld be beautiful at this time for the year. Also, they deal with weddings all the time and would probably be able to accomodate you!![]()
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I heartily agree with this response. I have stayed at The White House on High Street numerous times (including two nights for my honeymoon), and have never been treated with anything other than respect, kindness, and with oodles of accomodation. I love the place to pieces, and would hate for them to get a terrible review before you even give her a chance to respond.
That being said, if she doesn't have an understandable reasoning for her policy, then that's another thing entirely!...
siffleuse319
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 06:34 AM+

Posted: Dec 12, 2007 06:34 AM
Re: Bridal Discrimination: Vendor RANT
To the Devils Advocates: Please note that even though I expressed an interest in renting the entire home for the entire weekend, she did not respond to me. It is very clear that this business has No Desire to open their home to a bride and her family PRE wedding. The 'change in policy', from my perspective was an outright attempt to discourage me from renting, by way of making it impossible/unreasonable. If that's not the case, then why haven't I heard back? I wish it was not so...but it's abundantly clear that she doesn't want pre-wedding brides.
LBride
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 06:57 AM+

Posted: Dec 12, 2007 06:57 AM
Re: Bridal Discrimination: Vendor RANT
B & B are supposed to be a calm and intimate place for all guests... walls are thin... etc.. She probably assumed that brides are not calm on the morning of their weddings ( I sure know I wasn't!)....were you planning on getting ready there?
FullersBride
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 10:55 AM+

Posted: Dec 12, 2007 10:55 AM
Re: Bridal Discrimination: Vendor RANT
Posted by siffleuse319
To the Devils Advocates: Please note that even though I expressed an interest in renting the entire home for the entire weekend, she did not respond to me. It is very clear that this business has No Desire to open their home to a bride and her family PRE wedding. The 'change in policy', from my perspective was an outright attempt to discourage me from renting, by way of making it impossible/unreasonable. If that's not the case, then why haven't I heard back? I wish it was not so...but it's abundantly clear that she doesn't want pre-wedding brides.
Whoa.........I was just giving you another perspective. I'm not defending the B&B just having you look at it from another angle. Maybe you should try calling if you really want an answer because a lot of times emails get lost. As for pre-wedding? You were considering getting dressed there the moring of your wedding?? If this is so, then what I pointed out previously would make sense. But at this point I think you are so upset that you should find another place so that it doesn't taint your memories on a big day. I wish you the best of luck, again, you should look into the Three Village Inn as a possible option. And remember, sometimes its a good idea to look at things from another perspective, things aren't always black and white and many times during wedding planning, i've been there, we are so caught up in the moment and emotions that things aren't as they seem.
Tori9299
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 12:57 PM+

Posted: Dec 12, 2007 12:57 PM
Re: Bridal Discrimination: Vendor RANT
Sue and Danny
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 01:51 PM+

Posted: Dec 12, 2007 01:51 PM
Re: Bridal Discrimination: Vendor RANT
wow that usually happens when vendors hear wedding everthing goes up
CourtandJon
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 05:02 PM+

Posted: Dec 12, 2007 05:02 PM
Re: Bridal Discrimination: Vendor RANT
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