The story Hurting told about coworkers swiping the rented decor at a party made me think of this.
My housemate's mother owned a banquet hall that she rented for business parties, wedding receptions, anniversaries, you name it. You could chose tables size, type, layout and ALL the decor. I mean, ALL the decor. She rented out every theme, color and centerpiece you could imagine; I helped her make things for a few receptions. Of course, she had to deal with the people renting changing the theme half-way through or on the day of, after they'd rented plastic table covers for X$ amount, decided to try and get her to substitute fabric tablecloths without them having to pay the difference...that sort of thing.
So see, she owned everything in the building, every plate napkin holder candleholder.
So many parties would end with half the centerpieces walking out of the building, or even the live plants in the windowsill! People even tried walking off with the table linens! Unfortunately, by the time she caught people and had them stop, a few had already walked out. She caught one Mother of the Bride loading her car with centerpieces! (You'd think people in the bridal party would know better, right?). I guess in their minds, they figured they PAID for the stuff, so it belonged to them.
She had SO many stories of hissy fits thrown by mainly bridal parties, the fights that broke out, the restroom destruction, etc.
One that stands out was the sea themed wedding reception had the bride wanting mini fish bowls with a gold fish in the center of each table. Housemate's mom had the bowls all ready to go and figured she would add the fish just before the reception. Nope, bride came in for a final look and wanted the fish in there NOW! She even went and got fish to put in. Housemate's mom tried to explain the fish would make the bowls filthy and would need to eat before the wedding. The Bride poo-poohed and said they would be fine.
Que wedding day with every table decorated with a dead fish. Housemate's mom ran out and bought floating candles to replace the fish. The Bride never even mentioned it. Didn't stop the wedding party from stealing all the fish bowls though!
And yes, I know, contracts, calling the police, etc. There are SO MANY WAYS that Housemate's mom could have demanded her property back, tacked on fees, banned them, etc. But she is too nice and sweet of a person and does NOT like to confront people, nor will she allow anyone to confront them on her behalf.
My housemate's mother owned a banquet hall that she rented for business parties, wedding receptions, anniversaries, you name it. You could chose tables size, type, layout and ALL the decor. I mean, ALL the decor. She rented out every theme, color and centerpiece you could imagine; I helped her make things for a few receptions. Of course, she had to deal with the people renting changing the theme half-way through or on the day of, after they'd rented plastic table covers for X$ amount, decided to try and get her to substitute fabric tablecloths without them having to pay the difference...that sort of thing.
So see, she owned everything in the building, every plate napkin holder candleholder.
So many parties would end with half the centerpieces walking out of the building, or even the live plants in the windowsill! People even tried walking off with the table linens! Unfortunately, by the time she caught people and had them stop, a few had already walked out. She caught one Mother of the Bride loading her car with centerpieces! (You'd think people in the bridal party would know better, right?). I guess in their minds, they figured they PAID for the stuff, so it belonged to them.
She had SO many stories of hissy fits thrown by mainly bridal parties, the fights that broke out, the restroom destruction, etc.
One that stands out was the sea themed wedding reception had the bride wanting mini fish bowls with a gold fish in the center of each table. Housemate's mom had the bowls all ready to go and figured she would add the fish just before the reception. Nope, bride came in for a final look and wanted the fish in there NOW! She even went and got fish to put in. Housemate's mom tried to explain the fish would make the bowls filthy and would need to eat before the wedding. The Bride poo-poohed and said they would be fine.
Que wedding day with every table decorated with a dead fish. Housemate's mom ran out and bought floating candles to replace the fish. The Bride never even mentioned it. Didn't stop the wedding party from stealing all the fish bowls though!
And yes, I know, contracts, calling the police, etc. There are SO MANY WAYS that Housemate's mom could have demanded her property back, tacked on fees, banned them, etc. But she is too nice and sweet of a person and does NOT like to confront people, nor will she allow anyone to confront them on her behalf.
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