Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Hunter Valley Wedding Recap ~ Part 10 ~ Brunch

~ Sunday ~

Brunch

On Sunday morning we hosted Brunch before everyone headed home. Originally we had organised to host it in an outdoor area at the estate we were staying at. However, when we checked in (the Wednesday before the wedding) the CM on the desk, very casually said;

CM “oh by the way we had a policy change & no longer allow guests to have the outdoor area for private functions, so I’ll check the bill for you”

ME– “Excuse Me”

CM “A while back we had a policy change, to many complaints from residents that live on the estate I think, and you can’t have functions here anymore, so I’ll check the bill”

So at this point I could have freaked out, but was stunned so instead just stood & starred at her (all the while the colour is draining from her face, waiting to see if I turn into a crazy bridezilla monster!) for a minute or so before responding “information that would have been helpful yesterday or last week or before I printed invitations, really anytime in the last 6 months this information would have been helpful. Today, checking in, 3days before the wedding…. not so helpful”

As we walked out of reception, although upset, I was already dialling Naomi and once again she came to our rescue & offered Peterson’s for our Sunday Brunch.
She was so lovely & kind, they’d had a quiet day so suggested we pop straight over for a drink & chat about the menu. Such a smart cookie! Less than an hour later we had confirmed the menu for Friday night & selected Sunday’s menu also, all done! Crisis adverted! The food was absolutely amazing and the staff did such a wonderful job at making everything seem relaxed and effortless.


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