I was feeling a bit stressed today. Just when I thought I could focus on the little things, our ceremony venue decided to inadvertently throw a spanner in the works.

In an email back to me about something unrelated, they mentioned our "outstanding balance." We were never told about any further amounts owing, so we were seriously angry that they waited until NOW (5 1/2 months until the wedding) to tell us!

We finally heard back from them this afternoon and it was apparently a mix-up and that they forgot we had paid in full.  It has still left me and FH feeling a bit jittery to say the least!

I would feel the same way. It makes you a bit on easy if they can't keep their books together (as in knowing who has paid) how are they going to do on your big day? Just keep on top of everything and you'll be fine! Good luck!

Thanks!  It was a big annoyance to say the least... but the really odd thing was that we paid ours in full because we were told we HAD to pay in full (this later became a bone of contention when we nearly had to cancel the wedding but would get none of our "full deposit" back).  Evidently that is not the case for everyone..!

I am still uneasy that they'll try and hit us with a price increase when it is much closer to the date - as in, after the invites have been printed and sent, when we would have little choice but to pay them whatever they come up with.

I think we'll send an email to clarify entirely and make sure it is in writing.

I agree w/ you. i would def get it IN WRITING per email to cover your behinds