Hayleyc1983
Well-Known Member
I have a bride whom I was meant to be doing bridal makeup for this Saturday 21st June. She booked me 12 months ago ago and paid me a non refundable deposit, which covers the cost of the trial. We had the trial in March, where I presented her with a full copy of terms and conditions which we both signed in the presence of each other. The terms state that if my services are cancelled within 14 days of the wedding, then the full balance is due (due to me turning other weddings away, loss of earnings, specific kit, paying an assistant etc). She e mailed me on the 9th to cancel saying she couldn't afford it anymore (not my problem, she has known the amount all along, and could have cancelled before without penalty). I have asked for payment as per my terms, and at first she got her mum to contact me for a copy of the contract (which I didn't give, data protection) but I hand delivered a copy to the brides address (she had already been sent a copy of the signed one in a March). Payment was due yesterday and I have heard nothing. I sent her a letter today demanding immediate payment within 7 days or I will take to small claims court. Has anyone experience of doing this? And did you get the money? We are talking a couple of hundred pounds that I am owed, and I not find myself without a wedding booking on a Saturday in the height of wedding season, having turned away around £800 of business.....
Thanks all
Thanks all