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    Miss Chicken    August 1, 2010   Ottawa, Ontario

    So our venue had a fire, it didn't burn to the ground - but enough so that our chances of having the "wedding we planned for the last 14 months", isn't happening.

    To add to that, I lost a bridesmaid last week.  She is not coming - too much going on in her life to make it (long story).

    I feel angry, frusturated, sad, heart broken...ugh.

    And yet know how lucky I am, things could be much worse.

    So this is my public vent...trying to just keep calm and carry on.  Our venue coordinator is working hard on a contingency plan, so in the end we will still get married and have a wonderful time with our friends and family.  The important things are still a go.

    Anybody else have to deal with similar situations?  What did you do to perk up?

     

     
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    clarebee    August 21, 2010   Vienna, VA (wedding in Greensboro, GA)

    Oh my goodness I am SO sorry. I hope everything works out for you in the end! I'm sure you will still have a beautiful wedding and I'm sure at some point you wont even be thinking about the fact that your venue had some last minute problems. Good luck to you!!

     
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    baldor1    May 7, 2012   Southern California

    Oh Miss Chicken I am so sorry you are going through this. I don't have any good advice to give but have lots and lots of virtual hugs to offer. ((((HUGS))))

     

     
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    OttawaBride2011    May 21, 2011   Ottawa, Ontario

    Oh my gosh. I heard about this in the news and felt sad for anyone with a wedding there in the next couple of weeks, I totally forgot one of those people was you! I am so sorry. That is a really crappy situation. I am glad to hear they are trying to solve the problem for you though. You're right, in the end you will still be married and it will be an amazing day, not matter where it happens :)

     
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    Miss Chicken    August 1, 2010   Ottawa, Ontario

    thanks for the well wishes :)

    Yeah it was quite a shocker...and they are being pretty amazing.  Weather permitting, we're going to do the ceremony on the patio outside the Courtyard - a lovely dinner and show for people on other patios!  But it should still be nice.  As for the reception - it might be at Foundation Restaurant?  We have a meeting tonight, where hopefully (Fingers crossed!) everything will be sorted and settled.  Then I can get to my seating chart!! heh

     
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    blondeeebuckeye    February 2011   Austin, TX

    ask for a discount :)

    good luck..our venue burned down last month, and i know they are giving discounts to the couples that are being affected by the "alternative" plan. i would think you can get some money back. plus, they will probably go out of their way to make your day awesome since you've being affected.

     
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    sarahsd    August 14, 2010   San Diego

    Just think...now you know that "one thing that will go wrong" ahead of time! (tongue in cheek) Yes...it's a huge thing, but karma has to kick in and make everything else go wonderfully smoothly.  Good luck!

     
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    TheFutureMcBride    August 2010   Virginia

    Good luck with everything.

     
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    OttawaBride2011    May 21, 2011   Ottawa, Ontario

    How did the meeting go?

    I have never been to Foundation but I heard that's where all of the Sens hang out, so it must be pretty nice!!

     
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    rachaelrobin    January 16, 2011   Philadelphia

    Oh no!! I hope the meeting went well! Think of it this way, these are the makings of a great story to tell you grandchildren, family and friends at your 50th wedding anniversay party! Laughing

     
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    cecullaton    October 2, 2010   Cambridge, Ontario

    Keeping my fingers crossed for you that everything goes well and perfect from here on!!

     
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    JessB331    October 1, 2011   Upstate/Central NY

    Good Luck!  I hope things work out even better than you expect, I'm sorry this has happened, especially so close to your wedding day!!

     

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