I’ve just spend my whole afternoon phoning up various photographers/videographers and I’ve come across some very unprofessional people!
Firstly when they answer the phone, they don’t mention their business name..like you would expect them to say “hello gs videography” etc etc. But they just don’t so your left thinking who is this person? Secondly i phoned a guy and he was SO RUDE! he even said to me ‘listen what do you want’ and i was like YOU WHAT?
Its like they’re paying us not us paying them STUPID amounts of money for their services! Im so annoyed! and thirdly SOME OF THEM DONT EVEN PICK THE PHONE UP?? ARE YOU RUNNING A BUSINESS OR WHAT???
I hate this whole wedding sorting out!!! Its the biggest headache ever!!!
A business is because of its customers and here people do not pay attention to customer relationship… That’s really sad. Just imagine if no one could have given business to these photographers, what they all must have been doing…
Same is the case with designers for bridal outfits… Most of the famous outlets behave that badly with clients and even they say as u enter the shop that our range starts from Rs… and if u can pay that much than u can sit otherwise its better to leave…
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he even said to me 'listen what do you want' and i was like YOU WHAT?
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That's just the Pakistani way of speaking English. It's equivalent to the American "How can I help you?" I am not being cheeky, I am serious. It's a cultural difference.
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Firstly when they answer the phone, they don't mention their business name..l
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That's because they are running multiple businesses such as photography, matrimonial, decoration, video conversion, gas station, laundromat, legal services, home nursing services, and phone cards. How are they supposed to know what you want?
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Same is the case with designers for bridal outfits.......... Most of the famous outlets behave that badly with clients and even they say as u enter the shop that our range starts from Rs........ and if u can pay that much than u can sit otherwise its better to leave.............
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Not surprised at all and sounds like a great strategy. Have you seen the poors who show up to buy stuff and ask for big discounts? Have to pay to play lady.
You have to understand the cultural differences when doing business with different cultures. True, if they are in the UK they should learn the UK way of doing business, but most desi customers aren't playing honest either. They are probably the worst customers to deal with, always asking for discounts, playing games, giving indecisive answers and after all the work just going back home for shopping.
No I'm actually in the UK and its ridiculous how rude they are. Its not my problem if they have a million business ventures..Have a separate work phone so if someone phones you on that number YOU KNOW its for business! Its crazy how much friendly service can make you want to go with them..This guy that i just spoke to..very polite and friendly is charging ridiculous prices but because of how friendly he is i want to pay him that!!!
Big day is in april next year inshallah but tbh with you i can’t be bothered anymore as bad as that sounds..weddings just don’t seem fun anymore. This is my second day that I’ve done some major sorting out and both days have been THE WORST DAYS OF MY LIFE! its not fun when you have to organise everything yourself and there is absolute no one to rely on… i just feel like crap..this is totally the worst ad for marriage!
well, we're all here, and a large number of us are from the UK. let us know what we can help with and we'll do our best! don't stress, its only day 2! it'll get better :)
Thank you SGC! That's really made me feel better! Most days i always rely on here! i SINCERELY don't know what i would have done if there was no GS! i think i'd be having like hourly breakdowns LOL theres only a few more things to sort out..photographer/videorapher/mua/mehndi artist. and these are at the top of the list. I'll get there eventually! Word of advice to everyone : don't do your final degree year AND work part time AND plan your wedding. Its suicide. Thanks for all the support though!
I just showed your post to my fiance and he laughed b/c he is it sounded identical to our experience planning our wedding! We're in the U.S......dealing with American bridal vendors. And so far, we're shocked at the lack of professionalism at their behavior. We're also planning our wedding on our own....and date is April 2012. :)
I don't know if you saw my post a few days ago regarding the rude "senior catering manager" at the hotel we wanted the wedding. On top of that....we're also dealing with people who simply don't return e-mails and phone calls. There is a major vendor in my town that does pics/videos. I called and spoke with one of their "sales managers" almost 2 weeks ago. She told me she would send me their pricing package that same day. 4 days weny by and nothing. I called and spoke with the SAME lady. She once again apologized and said she would e-mail me asap. It's been a week and NOTHING. And this seems to be a relatively common behavior!
So yea.....you're not alone. Since the planning....all the "fun" left real quick. Both fiance and I just want it to be over now...lol. I'm sure it's a great experience if mommy/daddy take care of everything and all you worry about is what to wear on the day. But if you as the bride or groom have to deal with vendors directly and they $$ is coming out of your own pocket...."reality" sets in real quick.
Paheli00 - I know exactly how you feel! I’m paying for majority of the wedding myself and it’s very hard considering I’m also studying. I know I keep saying that but I’m just annoyed. My mum knew that there was gonna be a wedding TWO years ago but she’s made very little savings. I’m having a very very basic wedding so I’m trying to find the cheapest vendors but they also have to be decent enough. It’s hard. And it doesn’t help when they’re rude either. I wish I’d sorted this out in the summer when I was sat on my bum all day! Your very lucky to have a fiancée who helps! Mine just sits on his ass and complains that he’s got too much studying to do. Which in fairness though he does but yesterday I asked him to make one phone call and instead he chose to play his PS3
Oh well. Well get thought it right!!
My weddings also in April!! I wish all I had to worry about was my outfit! Good luck with all of your planning and stress lol and definitely report back to your thread on how you handles your situation!
ladies,
our bride to be Cupcake is having a bit of a meltdown over finding vendors for her wedding (http://www.paklinks.com/gs/wedding/530244-annoyed-who-do-these-vendors-think-they-are.html – and rightly so because they sound like idiots) but i know we can help her out quick-fast and ease some of her planning stress. after all, thats what we do best, right?
here is what she needs recommendations on:
photographer
videorapher
mua
mehndi artist
she is in the UK.
Cupcake, can you please let us know exactly where you are based so the recommendations can start?
Hey super summer. I'm looking for vendors in London. Budget being less than £1000. Very basic package for both. Nothing fancy as I can't afford it. :( thanks for your help. My venue is in north west London if that helps? Thanks you so much!! I'm phoning up people in between labs and lectures! Very efficient me thinks!
Why can't I see supersummer's post? :-S . Cupcake I relate to everything you're saying, dont stress and enlist some help!! What's your budget for vid/films? X
that sounds terrible…
I wish all I had to worry about was my outfit! Good luck with all of your planning and stress lol and definitely report back to your thread on how you handles your situation!