I need a a way to tell vendors that I've decided to go with someone else? I haven't had any problems with any vendors and all have been great so far, but I can book them all - is there something specific you tell them as to why you are not choosing them or just a 'I decided to go with someone else' and leave it at that?
Any input would be great - thanks!
ElegantBride
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Just like that...It's very direct....end of conversation. I can only imagine the PITA ones asking 'and can you tell me WHY you selected them'
wintergirl06
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I've had to say 'we already have a ____' a million times by now, and they usually just congratulate you and that's it.
Love_my_Freddybear
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Remember it's your day...your way! Besides it's your money. I am a softie and I hate to hurt anyone's feelings or to reject anyone.............. but I gotta do what makes me happy and I can't worry about anyone else in this case!!!
beautyq115
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Posted by wintergirl06
I've had to say 'we already have a ____' a million times by now, and they usually just congratulate you and that's it.
Exactly like that....I was nervous at first because I hate confrontation BUT remember its a business ..they can handle it
MissingTheBGene
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Thanks everyone. I was talking more so of vendors that I have contacted, and not so much ones that solicitate me, as I have it down as well to tell them I already booked someone. I guess for instance would be my makeup trials I went to, I can only pick one and I have one in mind, but it doesn't mean the other did a bad job, just I feel more comfortable with the other. I don't want to string them along either, as they are waiting to hear back and I don't want them holding the date any longer.
summer06bride
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I wouldnt call them to tel them. You can be sure that they will call you shortly. And when they call to see what is going on I would tell them then. Thats what I've been doing.
EmberLynn
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Their not going to take this personal. YOu just tell them that you found someone else that has exactly what you are looking for. They'll understand. Your one of a thousand brides they deal with. They won't take it personal, its just business.
wintergirl06
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Posted by summer06bride
I wouldnt call them to tel them. You can be sure that they will call you shortly. And when they call to see what is going on I would tell them then. Thats what I've been doing.
Worked for me too, and I haven't heard from a vendor in a couple of months. Generally it calms down if you stop going to expos.
M&LSept1606
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remember it's business and you're not the first bride that decided to go with someone else and not them.
they will not and should not get offended. they are in a very competitive business and they know that better than anyone else.
good luck!
hmpena
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I usually say something like, 'Thanks so much for your time. I really appreciate it. However I have decided to go with someone else.' Most vendors have been very polite after I say this.
LaurenluvsTJ
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I didn't call the vendors I decided not to use. Honestly, I don't have time for that. We saw a lot of different vendors for everything, and if I started calling all of them it would take up a lot of time. No one is holding the date without a deposit. I am sure if they don't hear back from you, they have figured out you are not using them.
leese
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Yeah, I think I would just let them know that you've gone with someone else.
I really haven't had this issue I don't think. I've had a couple of vendors 'see' on the website that I had gone with someone else and that wasn't pretty. But overall, I never asked anyone to hold anything unless I was serious with them.
I would be very direct and say thanks for your time, but I've gone with someone else and that you wish them the best of luck in the future.
Swan06
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Would you believe that I've had several ask me who did I book with and how much did they charge me ? Very rude and make me glad that I did not choose them!
Jennie0898
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Posted by ElegantBride
Just like that...It's very direct....end of conversation. I can only imagine the PITA ones asking 'and can you tell me WHY you selected them'
