Is it normal for my hair/makeup artist to be spamming my email?
My (31 F) wedding is in 2 weeks and I can’t tell if I’m just extra stressed right now or if this is actually out of the ordinary?
I booked a hair and makeup company over the summer (which felt super last minute at the time) and ever since they’ve been spamming my email.
There was the initial barrage of like 3-4 emails including a survey of all my info, my bridal party’s info (they even wanted everyone’s Instagram handle? Wtf??), who wanted hair vs makeup vs both. Fine.
Then another email was a link for my estimate (which ended up being $800 cheaper than the real price so I am also feeling a bit ripped off). THEN there was another email discussing the difference between airbrushed makeup vs other types. Oh and don’t worry! Every email had some sort of “IMPORTANT” subject line even when it would end up being pretty random and NOT at all important. Then the contract I had to read over and sign.
It was overwhelming! I felt like I was being overloaded with information and it was all coming from one vendor. All of this could have truly been linked into one email. In any case, I read the contract, paid, and tried to relax knowing that another thing was off my plate. But all the emails! There was one that was a bunch of info about the different types of makeup that I’m apparently supposed to be familiar with before the day? I’m sorry you’re giving me homework now? As if I’m not stressed enough? It felt like a tactic to have me so overwhelmed and pressed that I’d just acquiesce to all of the hidden fees without asking too many questions. The worst part is it kindof worked!
When I went to pay the remaining part of the invoice last night, I noticed the $1800 quote had turned into a $2500 amount. $500 for gratuity and $400 for travel? I never would have chosen them if they had been more up front. I almost hit my breaking point when I got an email just now about things I’d need for the day. I shit you not this list included the type of lighting, tables, outlets and chairs…I wanted to email this lady back like “anything else?!” No fucking shit I’m gonna have chairs!!!!! I have a public facing job, in healthcare no less, so I’m aware of The Public. This still feels excessive and tone deaf. If you work with brides, you’d think you’d be aware of the stress we’re under? But no…please send me more demanding emails to micromanage me while you rip me off.
I’m spiraling chat. Thanks for letting me rant. You probably won’t see me on the news later…