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Is this the future for Wedding 'No Show' guests

  • 01-10-2015 7:33pm
    #1
    IrishB.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 383 ✭✭


    entertainment.ie wrote:
    Jessica Baker and her husband, a couple from Minnesota were all set to go to a family wedding until their babysitter(Jessica's mam) cancelled on them last minute. Unable to find another sitter, and knowing that the wedding had a ban on kids(harsh, but we agree it's probably for the best) they just had to miss the shindig.

    The change of plans was so late they didn't tell the bride, she had enough on her plate what with having the biggest day of her life, she probably wouldn't even notice.

    Well, she did notice and sent the couple this bill for the meal they didn't eat.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78IozqTc7P0


    Or is it a case of 'Only in America'?


Comments

  • #2
    Tarzana2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭Tarzana2


    Ridiculous on the part of the bride and groom, but it would have been good manners to let them know she wouldn't be able to make it. The babysitter might have cancelled at very short notice though. I suppose one half of the couple could have gone, but if it was a wedding where neither knew anyone, that might not be appealing.

    Anyway, the couple can't charge anything, because accepting an invitation isn't entering into a contract.


  • #3
    amdublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    It didn't "cost" the b&g anything because they didn't turn up. The cost was the same whether the meal got eaten or not.


    I can kind of understand why they didn't send a text. What b&g wants that kind of text/added stress on their wedding day. A text/ph call a few days later would have been better imo.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    IrishB.ie wrote: »
    Or is it a case of 'Only in America'?

    I don't think this is a case of anywhere, now or future.

    One report I read said that it's
    not clear in her interview is if she attempted to notify the bride and groom about her last-minute cancellation, as implied in the letter attached to the bill
    The letter reads:
    This cost reflects the amount paid by bride and groom for meals that were RSVPed for. Reimbursement and explanation for no show, card, call or text would be appreciated"
    It looks to me like she didn't get in touch at all, even afterwards, and this is simply an upset relative making a point.

    But I'll be honest, I'm usually suspicious of people (like her) who use social media to make mountains out of mole hills.

    Also, from experience, some parents can be very precious about "no kids" weddings and I'd bet the cash and cocaine stashed in my flight bag that there's a lot more history to these two than she's making out.


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