Rant? Unorganized brides.

Katura · 10-01-2007, 09:00 AM #1 (**permalink**)

So. In early July I had a woman contact me about doing makeup for her and her bridal party for her wedding. Said she had 15 bridesmaids *wow*...I was pretty stoked. She said she wanted to have a little meet and greet with me and the ladies so we could work out foundation colors, eye shadows...etc. Sounded great.

She has contacted me once since then about the wedding, and that was at the end of July. Otherwise, I've gotten numerous calls from her about me possibly finding her a position at the company that I work for full time. I am not Monster.com.

I have tried calling, to be professional about the situation, and following up with her about doing makeup for her wedding. But havent gotten through to her. No calls, no messages. And honestly I'm a tad fed up.

Her wedding is in November, there was no contract. I can just hear my phone ringing off the hook by the end of this month and her freaking out...because she never contacted me with a date to meet all of the bridal party to figure everything out. I honestly dont think I should have to pull out a look one size fits all for these women on such short notice due to lack of communication from the bride. I don't really think I should have to do it at all.

*pulls hair*

I think I'm leaving her a message later today...ugh.

Maybe I'm just aggravated because it's monday.

Hilly · 10-01-2007, 09:01 AM #2 (**permalink**)

She sounds like a crotch. Blah.

MACATTAK · 10-01-2007, 04:02 PM #3 (**permalink**)

Not cool

frocher · 10-01-2007, 04:17 PM #4 (**permalink**)

That bites, sorry. She sounds like a flake.

j_absinthe · 10-01-2007, 04:27 PM #5 (**permalink**)

It sounds to me like you should have been left her at least a message. Nothing rude, but something affirmative stating that she has to meet you half way if she wants decent results.

sadieboo · 10-01-2007, 04:39 PM #6 (**permalink**)

I shudder to think about the rest of her preparations, if she has been this flaky with you! If a bride has fifteen bridesmaids, she'd better be organized. Did you decide to leave her a message today? I agree with the poster above - explain that for you to work with her, she has to do her part. She may not realize the amount of work this is for you (I know, sounds crazy, but some people think that makeup artists just get to 'play' with makeup and get paid for it- that it isn't really 'work').

If she is still hard to deal with after your call today, I would stay away from it.

SparklingWaves · 10-01-2007, 04:46 PM #7 (**permalink**)

Makeup for a wedding is a huge deal that needs proper prep. Some folks think it's something that can be pulled off with no prep. That's ignorance.

mommymac · 10-01-2007, 07:43 PM #8 (**permalink**)

Are you sure there is going to be a wedding, and that she wasn't trying to just get buddy buddy with you so that you would give her the inside on a job at your company. Sounds a bit wishy washy on her part

. Three months and no contact, be ready she may call you a week before.

FacesbyNiki · 10-01-2007, 08:31 PM #9 (**permalink**)

I would send her a certified letter stating you either are not doing her make up, or she needs to contact you on what the deal is. With the certified letter, you know she has to sign for it.

nics1972 · 10-02-2007, 03:28 AM #10 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mommymac

Are you sure there is going to be a wedding, and that she wasn't trying to just get buddy buddy with you so that you would give her the inside on a job at your company. Sounds a bit wishy washy on her part

. Three months and no contact, be ready she may call you a week before.

My thoughts exactly..

lara · 10-02-2007, 08:49 AM #11 (**permalink**)

She's a flake. If she rings up in a panic, tell her that because she was unable to confirm her booking and make a deposit, someone has already booked you for that day and has paid a non-refundable deposit.

Katura · 10-03-2007, 09:36 AM #12 (**permalink**)

Thanks ladies. I left a message at both numbers she gave me, professionally explaining that since there has been serious lack of communication, no confirmation on booking that actual date for the wedding or prep day, that my services will be unavailable.

I felt kinda crappy doing it, but I guess its how business goes. If a client can't get a grip on what she needs/wants, she cant really expect me to be ready to do a full, complete, wonderful job that I'm more than capable of.

Any one else have horror-bride stories???

MsCuppyCakes · 10-03-2007, 01:20 PM #13 (**permalink**)

In the long run, you stand out as a professional, and the next time this woman contacts/solicits someone for services she may be mindful of their time because of you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katura

Thanks ladies. I left a message at both numbers she gave me, professionally explaining that since there has been serious lack of communication, no confirmation on booking that actual date for the wedding or prep day, that my services will be unavailable.

I felt kinda crappy doing it, but I guess its how business goes. If a client can't get a grip on what she needs/wants, she cant really expect me to be ready to do a full, complete, wonderful job that I'm more than capable of.

Any one else have horror-bride stories???

little_angel · 10-17-2007, 08:59 PM #14 (**permalink**)

fortunately my bridal experiences have been good so far... knock on wood! i've learned a lot going in from this board and others, so i'm lucky to have been able to learn from the mistakes of others! GOD BLESS THE INTERNET!