Really hate playing bill collector and I know the minister will decline to have this pursued in small claims court. Left message on husband's cell phone as well and mailed invoice. Just reminding of the balance due and thank you. I'm guessing (hoping) the princess had an argument with new husband and will just pay it. We do have a signed contract but payment should have been made that day as promised. I really prefer that it be paid up one week in advance so that the check clears.
Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate..
seashanty said:
Really hate playing bill collector and I know the minister will decline to have this pursued in small claims court. Left message on husband's cell phone as well and mailed invoice. Just reminding of the balance due and thank you. I'm guessing (hoping) the princess had an argument with new husband and will just pay it. We do have a signed contract but payment should have been made that day as promised. I really prefer that it be paid up one week in advance so that the check clears.
Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate.
[/quote]Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate.
Gosh darn tootin' it was!
If I were you I would talk to the minister about changing the policy. If paying by check, final payment must be made X days in advance, cash payment can be made day of. Final payment must be recorded before ceremony can take place. Sadly this is the world in which we live.
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Yes Copperhead
There is a business side of things and I'm it. These aren't church members doing this ... like couples having weddings at your inns they are buying services renting a space and hiring a minister who spends a lot of time with them beforehand. It's bad behavior. The minister is a softie (are they
all ?) and doesn't like being involved with the money side of things anyway. I am going to speak with the treasurer and tell her I'm changing the contract terms since I am the one who will have to try to collect. Will see how that goes! This paying balance on day of wedding puts an undue strain on the minister and sexton (or another church member who goes in to help out) to get payment while people are being photographed and running around assembling ushers and bridesmaids and all of that.
Sorry to highjack this thread. I was just blown away by the new bride's rant ... that was a first.
Copperhead said:
seashanty said:
Really hate playing bill collector and I know the minister will decline to have this pursued in small claims court. Left message on husband's cell phone as well and mailed invoice. Just reminding of the balance due and thank you. I'm guessing (hoping) the princess had an argument with new husband and will just pay it. We do have a signed contract but payment should have been made that day as promised. I really prefer that it be paid up one week in advance so that the check clears.
Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate.
[/quote]Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate.
Gosh darn tootin' it was!
If I were you I would talk to the minister about changing the policy. If paying by check, final payment must be made X days in advance, cash payment can be made day of. Final payment must be recorded before ceremony can take place. Sadly this is the world in which we live.