'I will not be lowballed or insulted': Wedding vendor pestered by client with rude cost-cutting ideas

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Mar 20, 2023 3:00 PM EDT

This groomzilla had a mouthful to say to one of his wedding vendors. But luckily, this vendor is not new to the scene — or to cranky clients being totally demanding and insane. 

The conversation started with Paul, the groom, telling the vendor that the menu "looks excellent," but that he has a few concerns before committing to hire him for his wedding. As Paul goes on to explain in numerous text messages, he's gone a tad over budget while planning his big day. The best way for him to save some cash? Just don't tip anyone! 

Luckily for Steve, the vendor, it's clearly not his first rodeo. It's super satisfying to watch him put Paul in his place. 

Up next, this woman's niece pranked her in an outrageously expensive manner. She decided she'd have to pursue legal avenues — and revealed what she did in this update. 

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    Rectangle - 'Tips are tacky and [we] prefer that there not be any tipping'
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    Font - 10:47 O Paul > Hi Steve. I think the menu provided looks exceptional and I'm excit ed to sample them but I do have come concerns I would like to talk I'm free right now. Marie and I are a bit over budget for the wedding and we wanted to see if you are willing to negotiate the prices That's why we haven't completed the deposit yet. Hi there Paul, sorry it took a minute to get back to you. I'm glad you liked the menu, I'm really excited to have Marie try the French Rose. Sure, I can give yo
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    Terrestrial plant - 10:47 1 O A A O Paul > : ((. I see, I'm sorry to hear that you've gone over budget I understand how concerning that would be. We can definitely review what we change modify to adjust the price point. Based of your initial request I gave three bartenders for 6 hours, a custom drink menu, set up/break down, and and inventory run through. $850 is covered for paying the bartenders, our insurance for the venues, and the drink menu. If you want to take away the tips, that will incr
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    Font - 10:47 1 Paul > What if we were to forgo the insurance costs as well? Another option is to remove the request for 3 bartenders and work with 1-2. I know you mentioned you wanted three due to the size of the venue and access to multiple bars. Can we keep the tip option and tell the guests to not tip? LOL I me I will still require the standard non refundable $350 and the rest a week before the wedding, please take as much time as you need and talk it over with Marie. an let's be honest your
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    Font - 10:47 1 Paul > insurance costs as well? Can we keep the tip option and tell the guests to not tip? LOL I me an let's be honest your paying your employees right? 400. I'm sorry Steve but were hoping you will be willing to settle for $ We want to support local businesses but let's face it your not esta blished enough to be requesting what you are. Were prepared to pay the $400 right now but if you can't do this we may go else where or use the service through the venue. It's just barwork. In
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    Green - 10:48 O Paul > O It must be a generational thing because I have never spoke to someone so unprofessional before. H First my name is Steven. Secondly, yes I do pay my employees but they are doing a service and tipping is customary for this line of work which is why if you do not wish to tip, the price goes up. My We are doing you a favor this is a great networking and referral opportunity I think you need to consider your responses and how your talking ((. employees average over $300 a ni
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    Product - 10:48 1 Paul > someone so unprofessional before. We are doing you a favor this is a great networking and referral opportunity I think you need to consider your responses and how your talking ard earned money from American citizens. Lastly, you were referred to me. While my business is new, I am not. I've been bartending, mixing, and writing cocktails menus for 10+ years. I am established. I know the value of my work and time. Unprofessional and undeserving I will make sure to tell Will
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    People in the comments applauded the vendor and dunked on the groomzilla.

    Sky - T tpgreyknight You're doing it for the EXPOSURE
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    Sky - T TheRockDude "I want expensive things but I don't wanna pay a fair price for expensive things wah"
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    Font - miertam I love how they throw that American Citizen bit it at the end..It's not hard if you want quality service you pay for it.
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    Brown - ObserveAll That low ball at the end, just throw in the illegal huh? S tty people.
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    Sky - L Ladydeth68 Still surprised at how sty people can be. If you can't afford the stupid huge wedding, don't do it, try making it mean something instead
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    Sky - MissSassyPanties I wonder how long the marriage actually lasted.
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    Font - E ElPoloDiablo I understand that Americans love tipping but I have to admit that I'd feel weird if I hired catering staff and they asked for tips. With 1/2 ↑ 2 |- Collapse replies E ElPoloDiablo that said Paul is obviously a dchenozzle and nothing more to it.
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    Sky - S stuntsandmakeup Know your worth. Proud of you.
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    Font - Alfa799 Elope!
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    Font - Fancypantsparty I had a run-in with someone a little like this recently. I own a small business and generally work with crowds. A 'party planner' got... ↑ 1 ↓ | Collapse replies F F - Fancypantsparty In touch with me to have us at a birthday for 40 ppl. Thay's quite small for us, but we gave her pricing and asked about her fee... ↑ 1 ↓ | Collapse replies F Fancypantsparty After ignoring the question about 3 times, it came out that she wants 30% of our cost for herself- for bringing us the
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    Font - 'LL F Fancypantsparty Also expected us to cover our logo (even on our shirts) and not speak a word about who we were to guests. She ended up calling our office... ↑ 1 ↓ | F Collapse replies Fancypantsparty To scream at our manager and let her know that she'd surely be getting fired for not taking such a great deal. Lmao. What a nut.
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