Anyone set a date for their wedding, book the hall and then postpone the date?

My wedding is still 8 months away and I feel like I need more time since I am considering going to grad school. Is it difficult to postpone with the reception hall?

Message edited 3/13/2004 9:33:27 PM.

Re: Anyone set a date for their wedding, book the hall and then postpone the date?

I'm planning on going back to school too, but I'm going to wait until next January. As far as your hall goes, you may lose part, if not all of your deposit, based on whether they're able to book that date after you cancel/postpone. How does you FH feel about this? I think mine would be really upset and insulted, even if the decision had nothing to do with our relationship. JMHO

Re: Anyone set a date for their wedding, book the hall and then postpone the date?

how does it affect grad school? you could always have the wedding and postpone the honeymoon(many people do that)..... i agree with the other girl, how does your fh feel about this?

Re: Anyone set a date for their wedding, book the hall and then postpone the date?

My FI and I have talked about it and its just an idea that we threw around I was just wondering if anyone else has else has ever done this and what happens with the deposits if you book for a later date?

Re: Anyone set a date for their wedding, book the hall and then postpone the date?

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Posted by eliz808

My FI and I have talked about it and its just an idea that we threw around I was just wondering if anyone else has else has ever done this and what happens with the deposits if you book for a later date?

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Re: Anyone set a date for their wedding, book the hall and then postpone the date?

if you cancel in NYC or Suffolk County more than 6 months prior to the wedding the law says they must return your deposit (except for $100 for administrative costs). Nassau County does not have this law. I would think the place would gladly postpone rather than lose your business altogether. Good luck.

Re: Anyone set a date for their wedding, book the hall and then postpone the date?

I hate to break it to you but your wedding is actually only SEVEN months away (I'm the day before you!). Anyway, I think that if you are worried about having time to plan you shouldn't be because I feel that I still have plenty of time. I just got alot of stuff done this weekend that most people after had done a long time ago. You definitely have time to plan.

If the issue is that you feel you aren't ready to be married just yet or just want more time to do other things (school, find a better job, etc) then yes, I would postpone. I would think the hall would want to keep your business, should work with you on the postponement. I can see them maybe not refunding your deposit for the original date but not charging you the full cancelation penalty stated in your contract. I say give them a call and negotiate. You never know, they may not penalize you at all. I moved my date UP by 7 months (for a lesser price per person even) and was not penalized at all.

Good luck!!