So, there we were... in Temecula for some wedding stuff. We drove out there Sunday to do our food and wine tasting for the wedding, and then to do my hair and make up trial. For those of you who have been unfortunate enough to hear me complain about this experience from beginning to end, I'm sorry. For those who have no idea, here's the skinny... A few weeks ago, as we were setting the tasting schedule with the owner of the winery (Ms. Loretta Falkner)... we were going back and forth on emails as to times and what not. They had just hired a new chef, who came up with a new amazing menu, so we were excited to go out there for our food/wine tasting.
Tasting... now that is an interesting concept, don't you think? When someone says "tasting" to me, I automatically think a tasting of all foods available on the menu. Right? If there are 8 possible entrees, and say 10 possible appetizers, 8 possible sides, and so on and so forth, you would get to taste a small portion of each...so as to formulate an opinion on each flavor to create your own menu for your special day... have I gone off the deep end yet, or am I still within the realm of a normal food tasting? Yes/no? So, Loretta and I begin to email about the tasting... all the while, never having been instructed as to how to let her know what I want to taste. It was never laid out in the contract, nowhere in the brochures, etc. So, I just decided to email her with my choices of foods to try and let her know that we were going to have a small entourage with us, and I asked if that would be alright. Well... much to my dismay, I was greeted the next day with a response that was so offensive and rude, that I couldn't believe that we were getting married at a place that is run by someone like that.
"Never in my 8 years of experience has anyone ever asked to taste this much. When you go out to dinner, do you order this much??? The purpose of the tasting is to see the style of the chef (funny, I thought it was to pick MY wedding menu, but that's just me). You know what your favorites are and this is what you should do!!! Please RETHINK this and let me know."
Come to find out that the tasting according to her rules means, pick two entrees, and that's all you get to taste... What if I don't like them??? How do I come up with a menu?!?!?! And first of all... in her 8 years of experience? Well, this is our FIRST... and ONLY! So, in true Annaliza fashion, I proceeded to scream at the top of my lungs to poor Groomy about how Loretta insulted me and that he better do the responding because my response wouldn't be pretty... and we may lose our wedding location. He was pretty upset by the response as well. I mean, who ever heard of a tasting that consisted of tasting two things and THAT'S IT? Oh, and did I mention that the tasting would cost $25/per each additional person. Anyhoo, so he responded to her telling her that there was no need to treat me that way and that she's an idiot (ok he didn't really say that), and that we deserve nothing less than the most exceptional service from her and her staff. And of course, she apologized profusely... whatever. So, we tasted... and were impressed. The menu is set, and hopefully you'll all enjoy it... I'm thinking that with the way my dress fits, I'll be lucky if I can have two bites! HA! The only other disappointing thing about our tasting is that they didn't have the wine available that we LOVE. Their Reisling... we are SO upset about that, and I guess there is nothing we can do. I should make Loretta give it to us since she was SO MEAN!
I guess, so far, if this is the only complaint, I can deal with that. I mean, it does leave a bad taste in my mouth with regards to Loretta, but I obviously have to be over it. There are other minor complaints, but I'm gong to overlook them for now... and maybe bitch about them AFTER the wedding.
Anyhoo, afterwards, did my hair and make up trial. I LOVE. I can't wait to see everything all put together!
ONE MORE MONTH from tomorrow, Ladies and Gents. Hope you have all your travel arrangements and hotel accomodations in place. PLEASE let us know if you have any questions or need help with anything.
We love you all and look forward to seeing you on May 1st!!!!
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