I've had vendors tell me that they're 'the best on Long Island', then they proceed to put down other successful vendors because they see them as competition! I'm not talking insults about their professional lives...I'm talking insults about how the person looks, where they live, their religious habits, etc. I was floored! Dude, it doesn't make you too appealing. I wonder what you say about brides that don't use you, and post about you on LIW?!?
I also can't stand when they try to sell me something I neither WANT, nor NEED. Contrary to what you may believe, Mr. Vendor, I don't have an extra $500 to give you just because you want the sale, so stop pushing!!! My FH actually walked out of a vendor meeting once because the vendor was so pushy.
And do they think we, as brides, enjoy it when a vendor (not even a LIW vendor!) tells us, 'Oh, I was expecting your call. I saw that you posted about [insert flowers/limos/photos here] on the 07 board.'?!?! IMO, this was the worst one! I know its a public forum and anyone can read the boards, but to TELL a bride that you were expecting her call? Weird!
Oh, AND- since when do vendors make an appt with you, confirm it the night before, then no-show for the appt?!? Yup, I've had that too.
Anyone have any similar experiences? This wedding biz is cutthroat!
Have any to add?
glinda_goodwitch
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When they keep calling, even AFTER I say I have booked a vendor in that department!
snydl40
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Yes! I don't understand why a vendor would continue to call if you have already booked another vendor for the same service. It's like-what do you think I am going to do-cancel the vendor because you call?????
Goldi1021
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I cannot stand when a vendor doesnt sit down. We wrote off two photographers who are very popular on this website because they stood up and talked down to us. Eye to eye communication is important to me. You are trying to sell me your service so sit down and take time. I have all day ya know!
PegaLega
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Posted by kittythestray
What I hated MOST and really turned me off to vendors (specifically when shopping for my venue) was them treating me like THEY were doing ME a favor by me having my wedding there. One actually said 'Well, I can make more money off another party, so I really don't care if you book here.'
Thanks, I'll keep shopping until I find a place that WANTS my money.
I had one tell me this too! He actually said to me 'I dont have to be flexible at all, someone can walk inhere in 15 minutes and book the same room, for the same day at this price and minimum' Needless to say we DID NOT book there!!!
GabrielleandJohn
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I hate the used carman approach. I am shopping not buying today so back off. This is a data collection phase. I will let you know if I pick you!
jenn122397
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when they make fun of your questions or tell you they are the best company (but say it as if reading off a cue card) or when they say what do you want? go right in teh showrrom and look around - i dont have to show you anything - ummm hello! YAY ya do!!! im paying you for your service
DandS
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I can't stand when one vendor puts down another vendor! To me I think that is the worst. If your work is good enough it should be able to sell itself without you saying that you are the best!
SunBride07
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I can't stand when they try to change your mind by saying things like 'you are only going to be a bride once!' - I have made up my mind about how I want to do things, I don't want to look like every other bride for a reason so either work with me and my vision of my wedding day or you are not getting hired!!!
