Wedding Venue Contract Woes

Question

I stupidly signed a contract with a wedding reception venue that I really do not want to use now. I gave a $1000 deposit back in May. I have heard some bad things about this venue, and the owner told me he could fit 160 people under a party tent on site that is only 20 ft by 80ft. I called the local tent rental company and the township to find out if this is possible. The rental company said no way, and I am waiting on the township to get back to me. If it turns out that this man lied am I owed my money back aka get out of the contract? I have been stressing big time. The contract was for next June 2009. Please help me! I am poor and need that $$$ back.

Answer 1

This may not even work, but it has worked for me on occasion.  Try bringing your father or someone who obviously has more money than you to negotiations.  Have them throw the words "lawyer" and/or "better business bureau" around a couple of times (not too much and in a calm, collected manner though) to see if that will loosen up some of your money from their clutches.  If the actual tent vendor says it can't be done I would think that you have a decent shot at getting your money back.

Answer 2

its only fair that u get ur money bk if the space will not work for you. explain this to the person. hopefully they will be sympathetic. tell them u cant afford it and that you got someplace that is cheaper. the most they might do is keep a small portion but like i sd, give them a call and explain yourself.

Answer 3

If it doesn't fit then call them or take someone from the tent rental company and go down there and get your money back. If that doesn't work then get a lawyer and have him send them a letter informing them of the complaint. If need be take legal action by taking out a law suit.

Answer 4

To be honest with you, I am not sure about this. Since you put the deposit down, to hold your date, that money is more than likely non-refundable, but you need to check your contract. Anything he made verbal should have been put in writing, that being said. If you can prove you were told one thing, and they are not fulfilling that obligation, then yes your money should be refunded. I understand that something being put in writing should not have been brought up and I am sure you already know that, know, you just have to understand, and that if you do not go through with your end of the deal; then you’re breaking the contract. I suggest that you go through your contract with a fine tooth comb. I hope this helps, and Good LUCK.