Almost there!

Man, this week has been crazy. I’m so glad that I’ve had the week off, as I don’t know how things would have been sorted out if I was still working! Let me tell ya something – I’m surprised there isn’t more shows about the “joys” of organizing a wedding, because the last few weeks have been nothing but drama after drama.

Firstly there was problems with the bridesmaid’s dresses. They were supposed to be ready about a month ago, after only 3 fittings. 6 fittings later, not only were they very badly tacked together but they weren’t even close to looking like they were supposed to.. So, the hired goon (read: gerrod) had to call up “Dorris” (name witheld to protect the.. err.. “innocent”) and tell her that we were walking. Thankfully with only a few weeks to go, the ladies have managed to find some replacement dresses and have the necessary alterations made, such that they won’t be walking down the aisle naked.

Yesterday, I got a call from the limo company, telling me that they could no longer fulfil my booking. No I won’t detail their shonky reasons nor their questionable business practices, but instead I’ll tell you that my the options they presented me were:

• Go with a red stretch instead of the white one I booked;
• Have a sedan limo pick the girls up, and swap with a stretch whilst we’re in the ceremony; or
• Get a refund

Now, call me crazy, but none of those options really appeal. Given that I have already paid in full for the booking, and that it is now 2 days from the wedding day… well let’s just say I was somewhat stressed. After quarrelling back and forth, many angry phone calls, and dropping the “I’ll call my lawyer” line, we were all sorted… or so I thought. Today, I have again been called with more problems. I’m not really sure how things are going to turn out on this front, but no doubt most of you will find out on Saturday.

So anyway – if you’re thinking of organizing a wedding, take some advice from my Mum: ELOPE!!!