Someone asked me the other day if I was flattered that people choose me to perform their weddings. Yes, usually. Those are the only ones I wish would call and schedule appointments though. Ones like the couple scheduled for 1 PM today are the ones I wish would lose my number before they even dial it.
Here's why: 1 PM appointment, I had a feeling they weren't coming, so I called them at 1 PM to confirm/determine how far away they were from my office. (Mind you, the bride scheduled the appointment less than 9 days ago). I left voice mail asking them to call and confirm they were on their way. He called back ... from home ... oh, yeah, we're running terribly late. After some discussion about how terribly late - I said, I could reschedule them for 5 PM after I get back from court. He then checks with her ... she had ALREADY CALLED AND SCHEDULED with someone else for 5 PM but clearly chose NOT to let me know they weren't coming. Poor groom-to-be, stuck with someone so selfish ... I couldn't help myself and added "well, she never let me know you weren't coming to your appointment scheduled for right now. I really wish she had let me know because I turned away another appointment because of yours." Poor dude could only say he was sorry. I'm actually the one that's sorry, for him, because she clearly hung him out to dry when she had him return my call. I guess I should be thankful that I didn't waste any more time, waiting.
Thankfully, most of my weddings are happy and delightful and respectful. Like the adorable couple who came this morning to celebrate their love. Those are the ones I prefer to remember ...
