Girls I need your advice

Ok, I am planning to get married at the church I attend. In 2005 I told them when my wedding date would be and they had it open and they said the wedding coordinator will contact me in January. Well March came and went and I called a few weeks ago and they gave me her number. They actually gave me her number at work so I kind of felt she got upset but she still talked to me. I asked that I don't know what the next step is and no one has let me know. She asked for all my information and I gave it to her, she gave me her number and asked me to call her that night. When I got home I forgot to call her and I missed placed her number. Four days later I found her number, however I thought she would call me since she had my info as well. So then I called left a message on her maching (that was last week) I called again few days later and a guy picked up the phone and he told me she was in Florida, should I be upset that she hasn't called because I am. I'm actually deciding to maybe get married at the hall because all this trouble. AAAHHHHH! What should I do? Plus church is chargeing me $600 when the hall would be $400. Any advice.

Veronica

I wouldn't give up yet. I've seen so many posts (both here and on The Knot) about brides having trouble pinning down someone at their church. I think that it becomes a problem for many brides because the person who deals with weddings at many churches either has a ton of other stuff on their plate, or is volunteering their time, etc.

I would try to find out when she is available (outside of when she's working at her other job) and call her then. Leave very detailed messages about when and how she can get in touch with you at different times. If you can't get in touch with her (or she continues to not call you back), I would politely express your concerns with someone else at the church (the priest or his secretary perhaps?) and see if there's some way to set up an appointment with her.

It really stinks that you're dealing with this hassle! I hope it works out!!!

I would actually call the rectory & act stupid. Say I had spoke to someone a while ago about getting married at your church but not sure what the next steps are, what do I need to do & you want to confirm you're in their book (you may not be)....see what they say.

They may say you have to speak to 'X' but may say, oh she's due back in 2 days or may be able to help you.

Personally I wouldn't give up w/ the church, a church ceremony means a lot and in the future you may have reservations about choosing to get married at your hall over the church.

Good luck.

What town is your church in?