Vendorzilla Part 2

As we all know, planning a wedding can be a mess, especially when you a planning way ahead. Just so we all understand here ... when I mean a mess, I am talking about the percentage of not-so-nice wedding vendors out there. After the huge success of my first Vendorzilla post, I thought it was time for part 2.

I still can't believe how many of yous had stories to share. It really amazes me to see the reaction of certain vendors... so without further a-do here is vendorzilla part 2. (oh how cute, it rhymes)

Video/Photo Combo (#1):
I contacted a video/photo company which was referred by a girl of a local wedding forum. She kept telling me that they were really kind, and that there prices were unbeatable. So I decided to email the company. Being an organized bride-to-be, I already had a email template with all my questions. I admit, I had a lot... but it only showed that I knew what I was talking about. Now to put you in the context, I'm a graphic designer and my emails have a signature. Basically with my name, website ...etc.

Not long after I sent my email, I get an answer back this is what it said: "I think this is for commercial reasons, I found your online portfolio when I google-ed you!!! Call me for re-seller information." What the heck was he talking about. I was really wondering what he was accusing me of exactly. Yes I am a graphic designer, and I didn't try to hide it (it was in my signature) but what, graphic designers, can't get married and want to hire a photographer and videographer??? I was really offended so I called. (Ya I know, I shouldn't of)

The guy starts giving me crap over the telephone for these non-sense reasons... I explain to him that yes I am a graphic designer but that I was indeed getting married and looking to hire someone. Doesn't he reply by saying, "Well, you're asking for many options, quite demanding I see... this will be expensive - Combo 5000$" WHAT??? I couldn't believe it. These questions were sent to other companies previously, and they quoted me 1/3 of that amount. I wasn't shy to tell him. Of course he wanted to know the names of those companies ... no way buddy!!! If then starts his famous speech " I have the best prices in town, I don't understand how there could be such a difference in price... but I can do it for you for 2000$" Does that make any sense to you? In a matter a 2 minutes he went down 3K! Ya, definitely makes me want to do business with you. I told him not thank you and hung up.

Later than night I realized he emailed me again and left me a message on my cell phone. Doesn't he understand what no means? I never called back obviously! I couldn't believe how rude this guy was!

Like they say in french "Jamais deux sans trois" (direct translation : Never 2 without 3 - or saying translation: When it rains it pours) so I thought I would continue my vendorzilla stories with a final chapter of this saga. I will become sort of a trilogy. M.Flamingo would be so proud of me for making this a trilogy - don't forget he's a movie freak!!! lol)

Part 3 to follow shortly.