That was before the one that the Plaintiffs showed. If you see early on the defendant was at the food store to buy the stuff and the Plaintiffs send what they wanted. The tea sandwiches were absolutely on that order. And also the pictures of the table. I agree that that looks more like a catering for 20-30 people.
I don’t think the problem was the caterer, it was the menu. When people are partying and drinking they don’t want small sandwiches, crackers and French toast cups.
What did they honestly expect serving waffles at 1030 & keeping guests till 5! You know how much the catering would of really costs to feed 140 people for almost *EIGHT* hours.
The judge in the plaintiff agreed that many people leave after the cake, so you wouldn't have to supply food for 140 people for almost 8 hours. Nevertheless, if the tea sandwiches were there, there would have been enough food for people until 5:00.
They paid $2575 for 140 people. That's less that $20 pp. They should have been ordering pizza from the beginning. I've noticed a reoccuring theme with the budget brides, they have no real expectation of what things cost.
She had a breakfast wedding and is wondering why her guests left to get lunch somewhere else 😂 the wedding should’ve ended at 2pm so people can have lunch at home.
What’s a « breakfast wedding »??? Also, why «should » the wedding have ended at 2pm so ppl could have lunch at home?? Since when did ppl start planning their weddings around ppl’s lunch needs?
@@karenneill9109 It was funny af though, because I think what she was trying to convey with the photos was that she was too busy drinking and getting drunk to know what was going on with the food lol
@@strike8490 that’s exactly what she was trying to do….but FAILED miserably! Btw, short of the sparse food, this looked like a fun wedding. I would have enjoyed that Pizza, too (make sure to add pepperoni and sausages) 😉
Besides the fact she had no contract I just can’t get over the fact she scheduled her reception to last 6 hours especially since she had a morning ceremony. That’s crazy even if the caterer had enough food I would have never stayed at wedding that long.
The more I watch these kinds of things, the more I agree that you need everything in writing. I feel bad for the caterer because everyone at the reception ate all of the food so it couldn't have been too bad. When people drink, they EAT!
I agree. There have been quite a few cases with similar causes of action. I think even minute detaisl need to be recored. for example, in one of the cases, a Plaintiff stated that she wanted a bowl of fruit at every table. In a matter such as that one, I think it is prudent to state what type of fruit and how many of each item. There needs to be a "meeting of the minds."
I don't believe anyone complained about the taste of the food, just the quantity. Sorry, but that little bowl could hold at most, 10 scrambled eggs. Why would you even have such a dish for them? It is a pitiful table. I had only 50 guests at my wedding and my buffet table was gorgeous. If I were a caterer today I would take pictures almost every time I brought food out. It would take no more than 30 seconds Your phone has the ability to store metadata on it so it would have the time saved right on the pictures internal information. There are things you can do to protect yourself. Likewise, if I were hiring someone say to make a cake (example) for a party or in some capacity where I am going to busy with other things I would make sure to have someone I can trust who would be in charge of watching them bring in the cake, set it up and that it is what was ordered. Take pictures of them setting it up, etc. The name of the game in this age is to take pictures.
I don't feel bad for the caterer. She knew the reception was lasting until 5:00, so she should have been professional enough to make sure that there was enough food for the guests. That's why you have a consultation with the bride and groom before the wedding, and you get all those things hammered out. The caterer said herself up for this. And looking at the spread, the fact that she blocked the plaintiff on facebook, and her excuse about not being able to make waffles which was BS from the pictures, she's the one who needs to get her act together.
Unrealistic expectations on a slim budget for a long ass reception with a lot of guests. But wait, "Mimosas and donuts?" "70 pounds of scrambled eggs?" 😑🤔
The judgement of half the amount returned was just under $1300, so the full catering bill was about $2600. For 140 guests that’s just $18 per person, to feed them for 6 hours?? That sounds very cheap. They skimped big time. Seems like the couple might’ve made out better with a simple 2-option menu (like, chicken or fish) served at their seats instead of a buffet, along with pizzas for later for the $150-$200.
You can definitely feed 140 people with 2600 dollars worth of food. It seem that the caterer didn't purchase all of the food she was supposed to or people went back for seconds & thirds.
@@SweetandSassyRedhead - I probably typed that wrong and just changed the wording. I meant each person would choose from two menu options, like chicken or fish. :-)
They also ordered cheaper food this wasn't a venues sit down dinner bill it was an outsourced catering they ordered 75 ponds of scrambled eggs not a big expense then ,finger sandwiches to hat were not to here and breakfast fare . They could have ordered from a diner and got prices as meal at bett we r prices ,dang if waffle house and Huddle house is that cheap and they'd have a big brunch ,this want not a steak,lobster or prime rib dinner it's brunch and they paid for alcohol separately she was to only provide the buffet not linens ,plates ,crystal or any decor that why the price would be so low even venues for certain buffets added to the package are about that price for 140 and again this was not lobster they should have ordered lobster tails from our back cheaper
The groom says: "we didn't get the full amount"! How could he expect the full amount? Somebody ate the food! Also, I was just at a wedding that was country themed; set up the same way. What the judge and/or the bride and groom didn't figure in were greedy people who just pile on the food without consideration for the rest of the guests. To me, the only way to control this is to have someone serve the food.
I was thinking the same thing, if the food was good (which they had no complaints on how it tasted) then I assume people were just piling up their plates and going back for seconds and maybe thirds..that is why they ran out of food,. Having someone serve it would have been more wise or even better everyone get one plate served to them like most weddings do.
BINGO, someone should have served the food. Individuals,rather they’re drinking alcoholic beverages or not, can pile up food and take plates home. Another thing to consider, the amount of food served should have been discussed and agreed based on the number of guest; therefore, this should be grounds for no suit. There are other things I found in the defendant’s favor, besides missing the mark(sort of speak) without a written agreement.🤦🏾♀️ With that said, there should have been less FB communication and some face-to-face communication; like, a demo regarding taste and “what meets the eye.” As the saying, “You live and you learn.” I hope the caterer learned a valuable lesson and moved forward successfully by implementation of a written contract.
Not even 3 mins in and plantiff is lying. You can still get FB messages if someone blocks you. It doesn't erase your chat history. Yes I know this from personal experience. Lol
Food is very important at weddings IMO. I can forgive an ugly wedding dress, bad music, unruly kids, and other annoyances as long as the food and booze is good. 😂
It amazes me how people think Facebook messages or even text messages are an acceptable way of handling business. As a caterer/event planner myself, everything is done in writing, through contracts.
@@humaneleaguelancPA I have a large family and often food is just put out on tables, I tend to hang back and let others go first. By the time I get there i have a brother-in-law and nephew who are already up for seconds.
The plaintiff's seemed to be confused on the type of wedding they really wanted. They were dressed up, but were exchanging beers at the altar. They wanted a brunch with a caterer, but wanted to keep the party going 'til dinnertime. All this for 140 guests and a food budget of $2600. It would have worked out so much better for them had they skipped the caterer and ordered trays of food. Also, it's so hard to gauge food for 'x' number of people at a buffet unless you have servers at the stations. When people are left to help themselves, it becomes a challenge for some to see how much they can pile on their plates in one go!
While I agree the plaintiff was naive ( at best) to expect a brunch/breakfast to satisfy her guests ( who stayed for lunch and dinner) it’s also the defendant’s fault for not making her sign a contract. She knew a breakfast only wedding would leave the guests hungry so she should’ve specified what they’re getting.
The verdict is ridiculous. They didn’t deserve half back. They went the cheap way with their food and got what they paid for!!! My wedding food was over $5000 oh please! That couple is cheap! $2000 for wedding food for over 140 ppl is a DEAL!!!
They didn't deserve to receive a full refund since their guests did eat the food that was provided. The caterer shouldn't have to eat the cost of the food that was in fact consumed. Next time, the caterer should ensure there's a WRITTEN contract that specifies EXACTLY what is being provided to prevent any confusion. And to avoid a lawsuit.
This couple needs to reevaluate their social circle immediately. What kind of bridesmaids notice that the food at the reception is running low and don’t sound the alarm to the bride or groom? Part of a bridesmaid’s duties is to make sure everything is going well at the wedding and try to fix any issues so the couple doesn’t have to deal with it. Also what kind of person calls newlyweds to inform them that there wasn’t enough food at their wedding reception? The couple must have been so humiliated to hear that.
@@LIVEINPEACE2023 the caterer was in the kitchen cooking. All she knew was the food she put out was eaten. She didn’t know many people were eating the food. If someone had told her there wasn’t enough food she might have been able to do something to rectify the situation.
@@lounakin Exactly! At my parents’ wedding the caterer ran out of food ( it wasn’t her fault, some people crashed the reception) and my grandmother noticed before it became a problem. My grandmother gave the caterer some money and the caterer went out to get more food. There was no issue and it’s become a funny family story that we’ve discussed over the years. Someone at the wedding should have stepped up for this couple.
I thought the bride said the question was asked how the reception went for that person. I attended or rather was a bridesmaid for my friend and she had the same problem. The food was served way too early. Half of the guests didn't eat because they didn't ration out the food properly, they didn't make enough and the wedding party never even got to eat. I had to stop at a restaurant after the wedding. That wasn't the only wedding I attended. I just think these caterers ate getting lazy and just want to pocket the money for themselves.
I don't agree with this one at all ....how in the hell you have a damn near 7 hr wedding and NOT run out of food.... the caterer got screwed on this one... the bride and groom didn't have an issue, an attendee had a problem 48 hrs later...
Listen to the facts before you respond. The food shouldn’t run out an hour after guests were locked out. 140 people didn’t get drunk and eat all the food in an hour.
I never heard of a 6hr brunch for 140 people, especially for only $2500. People are greedy and some went back multiple times. As far as guest complaints, most people are used to getting a sit down meal with an entree, vegetable, salad, desert and drink when you go to a wedding.
That is the saddest looking buffet table I have ever seen. When my husband and I got married we had around 50 guests (I have a very large family but I moved to over 1,000 miles away from home which is where I met him so only immediate family came, hubby has very very very small family) anyway, our buffet table was gigantic compared to this. On a side note we paid for just about the entire wedding ourselves. We weren't sure until about 2 wks before the wedding what we were gonna do about food when we were eating at our fave Fried Chicken place when I saw the sign about catering. I checked and the price I couldn't believe. We got so much food for such a low price and it was the best fried chicken anywhere. In fact, when they delivered it I swear they added extra trays bc we had so much food left over it wasn't funny. I say this to say that if you or someone you know needs catering it may well be worth it to check with your local fast food restaurants. It was the biggest blessing for us to have seen that sign that day.
@Donna Lynn, Yes absolutely, sometimes that is not only the less expensive route to take, but it cuts down on the hassle. I have done bigger family meals where we pot luck the salads, desserts, beverages, then I just order a bunch of fried chicken for the meat portion, and it has been a Godsend! Even if it is a little more expensive, it's the time factor too, and how the work is distributed. If everything else is in the fridge ready to go, it allows for more time for the hostess/host to visit, and just takes some of the stress off. I have a friend that did that for all four children's graduation suppers, and it went great! Thanks for adding the suggestion here in the comments!
I was about to say that. Brides should keep in mind ppl love mid level restaurants even chick filet puts out a good buffet. My son used thei favorite Indian restaurant. No fuss no muss….they could have handled all day too it’s no different than being open for business.
The plaintiff said she thought it was a good idea for there to be sandwiches made by her guests. I think she got exactly what she wanted. She didn’t communicate exactly how she wanted it, so the defendant did what was told to her. It’s the plaintiffs fault tbh 🤷🏽♀️ sounds like the whole wedding was poorly planned. Edit: I also agree with the defendant. They made themselves sound better so they can win. If I was planning a wedding I would make sure there is a contract in place.
So she wanted the food to last from 11-5pm? Thats breakfast and lunch! Shoot thats heading to dinner! Plus: she had a BREAKFAST MENU! Like? What did she really expect?
Judge ruled out of pity for this one which is sad. Let’s recap said “facts”… The bride said she arrived late at 10:30 and claims the ceremony wasn’t a quick 8 minutes as the caterer said. But the bride said the doors to reception were locked at 10:30 bc of the caterer?? 🤔 She lies about the expectations for the tea sandwiches as her text shows 1-2 and the guest can maybe make them themselves. It’s obvious this couple didn’t know what they were doing and were very messy and then wanted to put that on this caterer. The only reason I’m ok with the ruling is for the caterer to learn the valuable lesson to always use a contract from now on to avoid this type of crap.
If her guests were mad, its because they had to make their own sandwiches. I'd be pissed to if I had to make a damn sandwich at a wedding reception. I would eat a sandwich and be happy, but making it that's another thing. And if the food at the reception makes your wedding horrible, you got bigger issues.
nah the judge was off on this one. its a contract case. the defendant followed what was provided. They spent too much damn money and trying to get it back. seems like the judge was just trying to please the wife I instead of ruling based on the merits of the case.
I have relatives like that. Even for Christmas at our place, they would show up early, sit their fat asses down, start stuffing their faces and would not move a muscle to help. Only get up, leave when there was nothing left. 😒🥺🤨🙍♀️
Why do people continue going to people that a clearly not professional caterers then complain when they fail at their event. Lady seems nice and plaintiffs are full of crap. But she does lack a lot I mean a lot of experience that set up was awful, but I would side with the caterer even though the quality looks like crap to me but she seems to have fulfilled he requirements even if she barley fulfilled them she still fulfilled them. And the judge big error they didn't pay to feed 140 to the amount they wanted that is obvious. A party for 140 at minimum for just food would be atleast $8,000 judge messed up big time.
If the food was good (which they had no complaints on how it tasted) then I assume people were just piling up their plates and going back for seconds and maybe thirds..that is why they ran out of food,. Having someone serve it would have been more wise or even better everyone get one plate served to them like most weddings do.
The caterer lost all credibility for me when she provided pictures of the bride drinking at her own wedding as “evidence. “ What kind of grimy crap is THAT?
I did all the food myself for my wedding reception with my ex lol. It was a buffet line basically with meatballs, shrimp, and other finger foods people could fill their plate with and walk around and chat and eat. Worked out fine for less than $500.
Looking at the pictures, I will agree not enough food. There should be a count of how many trays of food because and how many people each tray feeds. Love the wedding pictures.
Thought the judge was too hard on the caterer here. So what if there weren't a lot of serving plates? They can be replenished. And witness testimony in a case like this with these circumstances can be suspect (as Mika pointed out).
Imo, if it's a breakfast/ brunch wedding, why would a reception last until 5 pm? It should've ended at 2 pm. You know ppl would've eaten all day and night.
When you don’t serve the food and have it buffet style, some people over portion their plate and the food will not last. On top of that, they wanted it to last hours,.. that’s several meals.
i remember having issues with caterers. it got to the point where i specified, i want 280 deviled eggs (140x2 each) or 300 sandwiches...i couldnt tell you the countless times i'd order and the portions were so minimal...dont miss those days at all!
I agree with you. If it is self serve most likely they will pile food on the plate, not having common sense to say..other people need to eat as well....😂🤣. It is better to have people serving the guest..
If you are a guest at a reception that ends at 5. You should NOT expect to be full. Expect to leave and eat. Brunch is a great inexpensive way to have your reception. ITS BRUNCH; not a 5 course meal. You serve for an hour and then dance. Don't serve the entire reception.
Aaawwww I don’t think this was fair. If people eating before it’s time of course there won’t be enough food left. That’s probably why she locked the door. Then you want finger foods for over 100 people??? That’s ridiculous. I believe the caterer.
I recently worked on a gala with a menu of just appetizers for like 75 people. The caterer’s contract was down to the number. I know exactly how many little cheese puffs and dessert squares, and everything we had for the evening, and the cost of each piece. “Some sandwiches, these are only ideas, we don’t need all of them” with no set quantities at all is not what you want as the deal with your caterer. That sounds like you’re setting yourself up for either a bill higher than you expected or not enough food as they try to keep it within your budget.
I'm tryna figure out who gets married in the morning,and try to keep folks till 5 eating eating cheese eggs and cucumber sandwiches,sounds real jacked up from the beginning
they were asking for a brunch not actual meals. to most people when they hear brunch light meals. what probably happened was that the guest eat meals for lunch so the 1 serving counted as a brunch for one person was not enough so they probably got 2-3 or even more as alcohol was flowing freely.
I believe that everyone was drunk and rating everything that was set on the table as soon as it came out. I would've gave them a third of what they sued for because the caterer should've had a contract detailing what food would be there. After 6 hours did they seriously think that they would have food? C'mon now!
I'm surprised the caterer didn't do an on-site logistics run or at the very least have pictures of the food area sent beforehand. To arrive day of and not know there was only one outlet or the positioning of the tabling is bizarre. I do events and that did not look like a lot of food, but it's also hard to know how much the caterer was replenishing while there, and the timeframe for 6 hours of food was a little unreasonable. Plaintiffs seemed sweet so I'm glad they got something back.
@@krystingrant6292 It was 8 grand but that only works out to $80 per person, food, 2 drink tickets, 2 bottles of wine on every table desert table and 4 different kinds of pizza at the end of the night. It was a great time. Got pulled over by the ride program 2 am. My Wife was driving and clean, still in her wedding dress, me in my tuxedo. Memories!
I have to say that the presentation for a wedding reception was marginal, to say the least. I would have been embarrassed. The plaintiff deserves her money back. This defendant needs to have a specific contract and needs to meet with the couple ahead of time to verify what the set-up will be. I've been to a lot of weddings and this one was not well-done.
She said "I cant show you our Facebook messages because she blocked us" girl haha anyone ever been blocked by someone u were talking to on Facebook??? Haha you can still see all of what u previously wrote. U just can't write anything further after being blocked!
Milan should've asked what time the guests got up to eat food from the buffet...also, if you waited to eat by the time the pizza came; you waited too late. She was cooking...refilling as she goes
I am confused, was there supposed to be a brunch and then food for the remainder of the initial hours to 5pm, and then beyond because it went long? I will admit that brunch table did look sparse, and if that was possibly the first meal the guests were eating, that is where the onus should have been. As for the other table with the meats, breads, etc, if that's what they ordered, then that's what they received. If the plaintiffs could see this going south why not print off the messages, in the event she blocked them? It seems very loosey goosey in the terms of this event.
This is why we didnt have a caterer for our wedding...we did a potluck....and I had the people give me a written recipe of the food they brought so I could start a recipe card box...We had tons of food and had a blast until my aunt and mother got into it in the parking lot...I was pregnant at the time and it was very sad after because my grammie and I got into a fight over it...We did everything ourselves....I dont think we spent a lot on the wedding...
Hey guys, this is one of the “coached” bridesmaids lol I just want to point out a few things. This was filmed for nearly 90 minutes and edited down to 22 minutes so go easy on the judgments, a lot was edited out lol. There WAS a contract that said food was to be determined at a later date that was testified during filming. Meka’s witnesses didn’t even make the show. (From what I was told, they said people kept coming in to ask where the food was and they said their mom stepped out and she could answer when she got back.) Wanted to clarify there was no expectation the food would last for 6 hours for 3rds, 4ths, etc. but there was one that everyone would at least get to eat. Half of the tables didn’t eat. No one got seconds. This is how I know. Tables came up one by one. One of us was at the front making sure people didn’t load up too much. (Meka was not serving the food.) That person signaled to me when it was OK to have another table get up. (More in comments…)
I wish we were able to hear Meka’s claims while filming (since whoever was testifying had to wear headphones, no one else at the filming could hear what was being said) because I would have challenged some of the things she said. Lol we definitely were not lined up at 9:30 when I have photos of us getting ready at the house at 9:23 and on the way at 10:12 😒 I didn’t see Meka out of the kitchen so I’m not sure who these people were who saw her to brag about the food. (Now, people did compliment the dessert section and donut wall which weren’t catered by her.) I will say this is a lesson learned. For Meka as a caterer hopefully to provide more guidance on what will or won’t feed a wedding party of X number. And will make sure she has detailed contracts of what’s expected of her. For Jenn, hopefully she’s learned to have a detailed contract for vendors in the future. Now go on with your lives, or go find one 😉
I’m so glad you commented people act like the whole story is told in this 20 mins. As soon as I saw the food table you could tell there wasn’t enough food. So sorry you guys had that experience 😢
Wish the judge had called the defendant out for trying to embarrass the plaintiff. There’s nothing wrong with drinking at your wedding reception, regardless of when it is, and just because the defendant is a gross Baptist or whatever doesn’t mean she should get away with acting like the plaintiff was committing a crime when her drinking had nothing to do with the complaint.
I think she took pictures of the bride like that to show that if her and her guest were drinking all day of course they will be wolfing down all the food in no time.
The problem is there was no contract. Why in the hell is a caterer catering with NO CONTRACT? But I feel a certain way about her blocking the bride on FB so she couldn’t retrieve the messages. Judge should make her unblock to get the messages.
I’ve worked catering events through restaurants before (some very disorganized) It was normal for a relaxed promotional event to provide food for 4-5 hours So I’m unsure why 11-5 feels so outrageous? Definitely need contracts; helps the business owner and c’Mon 2k? You wouldn’t want to be specific and detailed for a 2k service?
It's not a promotional event. Events for a typical wedding happens, in a sequence of events typically drinks/ open bar, the wedding party enters the head table is seated, toasts towards the end of food service, the cake is cut, and then there is the dancing with the bar opening back up.
After a two hours unlimited mimosas at brunch it’s very likely I will still be hungry. You wanting brunch for a wedding where people will be continually drinking to me seems crazy. Eight hours at that with one person cooking everyone lit and hungry. Also her bridesmaids really failed her. Neither of them made it their business to seek out the caterer and get a handle/explanation of the situation ? Of course the bride shouldn’t be doing that. Whole thing was a mess. I do feel like a lot of half truths were told by the plaintiffs
More than $2000 and there’s no contract? That was a recipe for disaster right from the get-go!!
No pun intended. Lol. I agree.
@@sandylane5498 I agree too. $2000 for food is not going to feed 140 people.
9:30 “we don’t need all of these - they’re just ideas”
proceeds to sue for missing sandwiches 🫡
Write down whatxshe wants, then give an estimate and watch the sticker shock face.
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Um, NO. That message happened before what they settled on. Clean our your damn ears.
@@ct6410 ain’t no way u want smoke on a peoples court video 😭😭😭
That was before the one that the Plaintiffs showed. If you see early on the defendant was at the food store to buy the stuff and the Plaintiffs send what they wanted. The tea sandwiches were absolutely on that order. And also the pictures of the table. I agree that that looks more like a catering for 20-30 people.
I think it is ridiculous that they expected to get food from 11am to 5pm. That’s outrageous!!!
Exactly, and I believe her when guest was getting her info and complementing her on her work.
And of course her witnesses were coached🤷🏽♀️
Feed me
I'm with you on that. They should have hired Wigs, Weaves and Waffles Catering Inc. They do an excellent brunch and hair styles.
@Tiger Bandaid Some people are willing to sacrifice for a good weave and a waffle 😆
I don’t think the problem was the caterer, it was the menu. When people are partying and drinking they don’t want small sandwiches, crackers and French toast cups.
lol some white people consider cheese, crackers and pepperoni as lunch/ food. i say those are snacks.
@@mysticaccy people with high diabetic rates should stay silent
@@mysticaccy I'm white....at 2am to 5am
It is a snack 😋
@@mysticaccy I am white and so is my family… they would really be disappointed with that bird food.
@Tiger Bandaid not too much.
What did they honestly expect serving waffles at 1030 & keeping guests till 5!
You know how much the catering would of really costs to feed 140 people for almost *EIGHT* hours.
Shit, 6.5 hours, buffet style, for 140 people... where I live that would easily be 10Gs.
@@eloahnon4952 exactly my thoughts
The judge in the plaintiff agreed that many people leave after the cake, so you wouldn't have to supply food for 140 people for almost 8 hours. Nevertheless, if the tea sandwiches were there, there would have been enough food for people until 5:00.
@Marilyn Willett You need a drink 🤣
@Marilyn Willett lol? What? & what does her race have anything to do with this? Lol
They paid $2575 for 140 people. That's less that $20 pp. They should have been ordering pizza from the beginning. I've noticed a reoccuring theme with the budget brides, they have no real expectation of what things cost.
Yes and they're the worse!
she needed the money for her menu of booze!
She had a breakfast wedding and is wondering why her guests left to get lunch somewhere else 😂 the wedding should’ve ended at 2pm so people can have lunch at home.
Yes like wth is that.
What’s a « breakfast wedding »??? Also, why «should » the wedding have ended at 2pm so ppl could have lunch at home?? Since when did ppl start planning their weddings around ppl’s lunch needs?
Good point
The caterer should know to get things planned better. I can't believe she doesn't have a written contract with very specific information.
I found it incredibly rude of the caterer to put those notes on the photos of the bride drinking at *her own wedding*
The character assassination attempt made her look petty, didn’t it?
@@karenneill9109 It was funny af though, because I think what she was trying to convey with the photos was that she was too busy drinking and getting drunk to know what was going on with the food lol
@@strike8490 that’s exactly what she was trying to do….but FAILED miserably! Btw, short of the sparse food, this looked like a fun wedding. I would have enjoyed that Pizza, too (make sure to add pepperoni and sausages) 😉
Judge Judy would say “YOU ATE THE STEAK. DON’T USE HER AGAIN” 😂
Besides the fact she had no contract I just can’t get over the fact she scheduled her reception to last 6 hours especially since she had a morning ceremony. That’s crazy even if the caterer had enough food I would have never stayed at wedding that long.
The more I watch these kinds of things, the more I agree that you need everything in writing. I feel bad for the caterer because everyone at the reception ate all of the food so it couldn't have been too bad. When people drink, they EAT!
I agree. There have been quite a few cases with similar causes of action. I think even minute detaisl need to be recored. for example, in one of the cases, a Plaintiff stated that she wanted a bowl of fruit at every table. In a matter such as that one, I think it is prudent to state what type of fruit and how many of each item. There needs to be a "meeting of the minds."
I don't believe anyone complained about the taste of the food, just the quantity. Sorry, but that little bowl could hold at most, 10 scrambled eggs. Why would you even have such a dish for them? It is a pitiful table. I had only 50 guests at my wedding and my buffet table was gorgeous.
If I were a caterer today I would take pictures almost every time I brought food out. It would take no more than 30 seconds
Your phone has the ability to store metadata on it so it would have the time saved right on the pictures internal information. There are things you can do to protect yourself.
Likewise, if I were hiring someone say to make a cake (example) for a party or in some capacity where I am going to busy with other things I would make sure to have someone I can trust who would be in charge of watching them bring in the cake, set it up and that it is what was ordered. Take pictures of them setting it up, etc. The name of the game in this age is to take pictures.
I don't feel bad for the caterer. She knew the reception was lasting until 5:00, so she should have been professional enough to make sure that there was enough food for the guests. That's why you have a consultation with the bride and groom before the wedding, and you get all those things hammered out. The caterer said herself up for this. And looking at the spread, the fact that she blocked the plaintiff on facebook, and her excuse about not being able to make waffles which was BS from the pictures, she's the one who needs to get her act together.
I agree. After the food cost, she pretty much worked for free
Yes, this shows there were no complaints and the food was so good they ate it all up lol
I’m so sure they expected their guests to eat the entire time from 11-5. That’s ridiculous.
Unrealistic expectations on a slim budget for a long ass reception with a lot of guests.
But wait, "Mimosas and donuts?"
"70 pounds of scrambled eggs?"
😑🤔
The judgement of half the amount returned was just under $1300, so the full catering bill was about $2600. For 140 guests that’s just $18 per person, to feed them for 6 hours?? That sounds very cheap. They skimped big time. Seems like the couple might’ve made out better with a simple 2-option menu (like, chicken or fish) served at their seats instead of a buffet, along with pizzas for later for the $150-$200.
You can definitely feed 140 people with 2600 dollars worth of food. It seem that the caterer didn't purchase all of the food she was supposed to or people went back for seconds & thirds.
two sit down options? I can't imagine being at an event like this having two meals. Toooo long. :)
@@SweetandSassyRedhead - I probably typed that wrong and just changed the wording. I meant each person would choose from two menu options, like chicken or fish. :-)
You make a good point with that math breakdown.
They also ordered cheaper food this wasn't a venues sit down dinner bill it was an outsourced catering they ordered 75 ponds of scrambled eggs not a big expense then ,finger sandwiches to hat were not to here and breakfast fare . They could have ordered from a diner and got prices as meal at bett we r prices ,dang if waffle house and Huddle house is that cheap and they'd have a big brunch ,this want not a steak,lobster or prime rib dinner it's brunch and they paid for alcohol separately she was to only provide the buffet not linens ,plates ,crystal or any decor that why the price would be so low even venues for certain buffets added to the package are about that price for 140 and again this was not lobster they should have ordered lobster tails from our back cheaper
The groom says: "we didn't get the full amount"! How could he expect the full amount? Somebody ate the food! Also, I was just at a wedding that was country themed; set up the same way. What the judge and/or the bride and groom didn't figure in were greedy people who just pile on the food without consideration for the rest of the guests. To me, the only way to control this is to have someone serve the food.
I was thinking the same thing, if the food was good (which they had no complaints on how it tasted) then I assume people were just piling up their plates and going back for seconds and maybe thirds..that is why they ran out of food,. Having someone serve it would have been more wise or even better everyone get one plate served to them like most weddings do.
BINGO, someone should have served the food. Individuals,rather they’re drinking alcoholic beverages or not, can pile up food and take plates home. Another thing to consider, the amount of food served should have been discussed and agreed based on the number of guest; therefore, this should be grounds for no suit. There are other things I found in the defendant’s favor, besides missing the mark(sort of speak) without a written agreement.🤦🏾♀️
With that said, there should have been less FB communication and some face-to-face communication; like, a demo regarding taste and
“what meets the eye.” As the saying, “You live and you learn.” I hope the caterer learned a valuable lesson and moved forward successfully by implementation of a written contract.
The groom seems like a nasty guy really, his wife was bashed at her wedding, what a couple.
Not even 3 mins in and plantiff is lying. You can still get FB messages if someone blocks you. It doesn't erase your chat history. Yes I know this from personal experience. Lol
She scratched her nose after she said it. Touching your face after saying a statement can sometimes signal deceit.
@@mermaidmomma3696 I didn't notice that, but so true.
Right I got blocked and can still see the old messages lmao
Ok
So why couldnt the defendant supply that for her own proof??
@@stephaniehowe0973 when you block someone it erases all history
The receptions I attend don't serve food throughout the entire time!
WHY would the caterer even agree to $2500 for 140 people????? That's impossible to feed everyone AND make a profit.
Food is very important at weddings IMO. I can forgive an ugly wedding dress, bad music, unruly kids, and other annoyances as long as the food and booze is good. 😂
It amazes me how people think Facebook messages or even text messages are an acceptable way of handling business. As a caterer/event planner myself, everything is done in writing, through contracts.
Yessssssssss I want a bug free safe and comfortable environment, good food, and bomb arse DJ.
Sure is! lol my husbands sisters wedding is still talked about for the bad food 11 years later 😂 thank God my food was great
Seems like the budget for the booze is where they spent the most money!
We didn't have booze at my wedding. We did a toast with wine and yuk.
140 guests and probably 20 of those are the type who stack their plate, wolf it down and go back for seconds.
Yep! Just at a wedding, similar set up, some people just piled on their plates and all the meat was gone before everyone was fed!
@@humaneleaguelancPA I have a large family and often food is just put out on tables, I tend to hang back and let others go first. By the time I get there i have a brother-in-law and nephew who are already up for seconds.
The plaintiff's seemed to be confused on the type of wedding they really wanted. They were dressed up, but were exchanging beers at the altar. They wanted a brunch with a caterer, but wanted to keep the party going 'til dinnertime. All this for 140 guests and a food budget of $2600. It would have worked out so much better for them had they skipped the caterer and ordered trays of food. Also, it's so hard to gauge food for 'x' number of people at a buffet unless you have servers at the stations. When people are left to help themselves, it becomes a challenge for some to see how much they can pile on their plates in one go!
While I agree the plaintiff was naive ( at best) to expect a brunch/breakfast to satisfy her guests ( who stayed for lunch and dinner) it’s also the defendant’s fault for not making her sign a contract. She knew a breakfast only wedding would leave the guests hungry so she should’ve specified what they’re getting.
6 hours of food? That’s not really how that works
It's absurd.
The verdict is ridiculous. They didn’t deserve half back. They went the cheap way with their food and got what they paid for!!! My wedding food was over $5000 oh please! That couple is cheap! $2000 for wedding food for over 140 ppl is a DEAL!!!
Your right She ain't starving cheap ass husband she got
They didn't deserve to receive a full refund since their guests did eat the food that was provided. The caterer shouldn't have to eat the cost of the food that was in fact consumed. Next time, the caterer should ensure there's a WRITTEN contract that specifies EXACTLY what is being provided to prevent any confusion. And to avoid a lawsuit.
This couple needs to reevaluate their social circle immediately. What kind of bridesmaids notice that the food at the reception is running low and don’t sound the alarm to the bride or groom? Part of a bridesmaid’s duties is to make sure everything is going well at the wedding and try to fix any issues so the couple doesn’t have to deal with it. Also what kind of person calls newlyweds to inform them that there wasn’t enough food at their wedding reception? The couple must have been so humiliated to hear that.
Yeah, the caterer might have even made or gotten more food had she known about it!
@@lounakin It’s literally the cater’s job to know about it.
@@LIVEINPEACE2023 the caterer was in the kitchen cooking. All she knew was the food she put out was eaten. She didn’t know many people were eating the food. If someone had told her there wasn’t enough food she might have been able to do something to rectify the situation.
@@lounakin Exactly! At my parents’ wedding the caterer ran out of food ( it wasn’t her fault, some people crashed the reception) and my grandmother noticed before it became a problem. My grandmother gave
the caterer some money and the caterer went out to get more food. There was no issue and it’s become a funny family story that we’ve discussed over the years. Someone at the wedding should have stepped up for this couple.
I thought the bride said the question was asked how the reception went for that person. I attended or rather was a bridesmaid for my friend and she had the same problem. The food was served way too early. Half of the guests didn't eat because they didn't ration out the food properly, they didn't make enough and the wedding party never even got to eat. I had to stop at a restaurant after the wedding. That wasn't the only wedding I attended. I just think these caterers ate getting lazy and just want to pocket the money for themselves.
What a weird menu. I mean, whatever, to each their own, but damn. Also, loving that "In case of emergency, administer BACON" sign. lol
I don't agree with this one at all ....how in the hell you have a damn near 7 hr wedding and NOT run out of food.... the caterer got screwed on this one... the bride and groom didn't have an issue, an attendee had a problem 48 hrs later...
She didn't have enough food in the beginning 🤣
Listen to the facts before you respond. The food shouldn’t run out an hour after guests were locked out. 140 people didn’t get drunk and eat all the food in an hour.
She wanted a champagne wedding on a beer budget.
I never heard of a 6hr brunch for 140 people, especially for only $2500. People are greedy and some went back multiple times. As far as guest complaints, most people are used to getting a sit down meal with an entree, vegetable, salad, desert and drink when you go to a wedding.
That is the saddest looking buffet table I have ever seen. When my husband and I got married we had around 50 guests (I have a very large family but I moved to over 1,000 miles away from home which is where I met him so only immediate family came, hubby has very very very small family) anyway, our buffet table was gigantic compared to this.
On a side note we paid for just about the entire wedding ourselves. We weren't sure until about 2 wks before the wedding what we were gonna do about food when we were eating at our fave Fried Chicken place when I saw the sign about catering. I checked and the price I couldn't believe. We got so much food for such a low price and it was the best fried chicken anywhere. In fact, when they delivered it I swear they added extra trays bc we had so much food left over it wasn't funny. I say this to say that if you or someone you know needs catering it may well be worth it to check with your local fast food restaurants. It was the biggest blessing for us to have seen that sign that day.
@Donna Lynn, Yes absolutely, sometimes that is not only the less expensive route to take, but it cuts down on the hassle.
I have done bigger family meals where we pot luck the salads, desserts, beverages, then I just order a bunch of fried chicken for the meat portion, and it has been a Godsend! Even if it is a little more expensive, it's the time factor too, and how the work is distributed. If everything else is in the fridge ready to go, it allows for more time for the hostess/host to visit, and just takes some of the stress off.
I have a friend that did that for all four children's graduation suppers, and it went great!
Thanks for adding the suggestion here in the comments!
I was about to say that. Brides should keep in mind ppl love mid level restaurants even chick filet puts out a good buffet. My son used thei favorite Indian restaurant. No fuss no muss….they could have handled all day too it’s no different than being open for business.
It’s against the law to be drunk, with cravings … spend 6 hours on a reception and expect the food from brunch to last till dinner.
Where did you get your law degree?? It is NOT against the law. I got my law degree in GA and have practiced over 30 years
@@dorisbrannon5141 its a joke.
The plaintiff said she thought it was a good idea for there to be sandwiches made by her guests. I think she got exactly what she wanted. She didn’t communicate exactly how she wanted it, so the defendant did what was told to her. It’s the plaintiffs fault tbh 🤷🏽♀️ sounds like the whole wedding was poorly planned.
Edit: I also agree with the defendant. They made themselves sound better so they can win. If I was planning a wedding I would make sure there is a contract in place.
Bad decision
I didn't see no lunch meat or sandwich bread
@@tangoandali6112 she also said that they were just ideas. Like I said if she would’ve communicated exactly what she wanted, she would’ve got it.
@Tiger Bandaid ummmm…. Ok 👍🏽
@Tiger Bandaid now that wasn't nice
So she wanted the food to last from
11-5pm? Thats breakfast and lunch! Shoot thats heading to dinner! Plus: she had a BREAKFAST MENU! Like? What did she really expect?
“Life is a series of challenges that we just have to keep hurdling over” needed to hear that today. Keep going and hang in there!
I get weddings are expensive but who wants to make their own sandwiches at a wedding? That’s ghetto!!! This is the case of YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!
They are into craft beer, so it's diy alcohol too.🤣
@@vadim7590 😂😂😂
🤣🤣
Ghetto or bougie
@@mmmfun77 definitely not Bougie
When you have drinks 🍹 involved always order more food!!!! Drunk people eats a lot
Even if she blocked the defendant on Facebook you can pull up every message you had with her. She must have deleted the messages.
Was going to say this. But confused that she still had the message of the menu?
No if you left swipe the message box. It goes to the trash and they are not in your inbox.
@@C3yl0 soo you’re *deleting the message* like the original commenter said lol
Judge ruled out of pity for this one which is sad. Let’s recap said “facts”…
The bride said she arrived late at 10:30 and claims the ceremony wasn’t a quick 8 minutes as the caterer said. But the bride said the doors to reception were locked at 10:30 bc of the caterer?? 🤔 She lies about the expectations for the tea sandwiches as her text shows 1-2 and the guest can maybe make them themselves. It’s obvious this couple didn’t know what they were doing and were very messy and then wanted to put that on this caterer. The only reason I’m ok with the ruling is for the caterer to learn the valuable lesson to always use a contract from now on to avoid this type of crap.
Your Long Island family grimy. They could have gone the Popeyes and came back to your wedding. They just didn’t want to be there 🤣🤣
Baby if I’m drinking I do not want no French toast cup.😭😭😭😭
For some reason I believe the cater was more credible than the plaintiff. The judge gave them back to much money.
That wasn't shit for food
@@tangoandali6112 Did she ask for shit in her text? Where are you from Pam, never knew anyone that ordered shit as a food? 😂
They got back too much money is right!
I was thinking from 5-7 hundred back I agree 💯
If her guests were mad, its because they had to make their own sandwiches. I'd be pissed to if I had to make a damn sandwich at a wedding reception. I would eat a sandwich and be happy, but making it that's another thing. And if the food at the reception makes your wedding horrible, you got bigger issues.
That's just wrong it was suppose the be a BRUNCH not an all day buffet
nah the judge was off on this one. its a contract case. the defendant followed what was provided. They spent too much damn money and trying to get it back. seems like the judge was just trying to please the wife I instead of ruling based on the merits of the case.
I agree 💯 judgement was off base.
Could of just picked this stuff up from Safeway. Cheaper.
People are fools.
Or ordered trays from Costco or Sam's, especially since they seemed more about the party than a typical reception.
You truly get what you pay for
Weddings, like funerals, PEOPLE ONLY COME FOR THE FREE FOOD
THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE EVENT
Getting married is like a funeral. Man will never have a say.
free booze
I have relatives like that. Even for Christmas at our place, they would show up early, sit their fat asses down, start stuffing their faces and would not move a muscle to help. Only get up, leave when there was nothing left. 😒🥺🤨🙍♀️
They had a reception lasting from breakfast to lunch and all those people?? Ridiculous for there to be no contract
They had a wedding that went through lunch and dinner and paid about 20 dollars a person! What did they expect?
Where on this planet can you feed 140 these days for $2500
Food for 6 hours?? I don’t think so.
Why do people continue going to people that a clearly not professional caterers then complain when they fail at their event. Lady seems nice and plaintiffs are full of crap. But she does lack a lot I mean a lot of experience that set up was awful, but I would side with the caterer even though the quality looks like crap to me but she seems to have fulfilled he requirements even if she barley fulfilled them she still fulfilled them. And the judge big error they didn't pay to feed 140 to the amount they wanted that is obvious. A party for 140 at minimum for just food would be atleast $8,000 judge messed up big time.
If the food was good (which they had no complaints on how it tasted) then I assume people were just piling up their plates and going back for seconds and maybe thirds..that is why they ran out of food,. Having someone serve it would have been more wise or even better everyone get one plate served to them like most weddings do.
The caterer lost all credibility for me when she provided pictures of the bride drinking at her own wedding as “evidence. “ What kind of grimy crap is THAT?
The bride looked like she could eat that much food alone. She would cause a famine anywhere.
so some of you women really think your guest gonna eat from 11 to 5 and pay 2k lmao
$3000 / 140 guests is less than $22 per person. I can't see feeding that herd for six hours on that budget.
Unrealistic.
I did all the food myself for my wedding reception with my ex lol. It was a buffet line basically with meatballs, shrimp, and other finger foods people could fill their plate with and walk around and chat and eat. Worked out fine for less than $500.
Cheap bride… she should have opted for beer in coolers and pizza. She got what she paid for.
The caterers presentation was horrible …
what? did you not see the French toast cups, that's all the rage in Moldavia. 😆
@@Channel-JJ lol ummm ok
Looking at the pictures, I will agree not enough food. There should be a count of how many trays of food because and how many people each tray feeds. Love the wedding pictures.
Thought the judge was too hard on the caterer here. So what if there weren't a lot of serving plates? They can be replenished. And witness testimony in a case like this with these circumstances can be suspect (as Mika pointed out).
Imo, if it's a breakfast/ brunch wedding, why would a reception last until 5 pm? It should've ended at 2 pm. You know ppl would've eaten all day and night.
When you don’t serve the food and have it buffet style, some people over portion their plate and the food will not last. On top of that, they wanted it to last hours,.. that’s several meals.
i remember having issues with caterers. it got to the point where i specified, i want 280 deviled eggs (140x2 each) or 300 sandwiches...i couldnt tell you the countless times i'd order and the portions were so minimal...dont miss those days at all!
Oh nah that food was not appealing
I feel like people pile on there plates and make it not be enough. They should do a served dinner for portion control.
I agree with you. If it is self serve most likely they will pile food on the plate, not having common sense to say..other people need to eat as well....😂🤣. It is better to have people serving the guest..
@@africanviolet2469 ikr and especially brunch lol 😆 that's probably worse.
@@asiadailey82 Facts
If you are a guest at a reception that ends at 5. You should NOT expect to be full. Expect to leave and eat. Brunch is a great inexpensive way to have your reception. ITS BRUNCH; not a 5 course meal.
You serve for an hour and then dance. Don't serve the entire reception.
Aaawwww I don’t think this was fair. If people eating before it’s time of course there won’t be enough food left. That’s probably why she locked the door. Then you want finger foods for over 100 people??? That’s ridiculous. I believe the caterer.
Me too.
The brides expectations were crazy! Serving food from 11 to 5 yeah of course the food will run out and she didn't even have a formal written contract
How much food can you expect at $18 per person?
Not much. We get two submarine sandwiches, chips and a drink for $18.
I recently worked on a gala with a menu of just appetizers for like 75 people. The caterer’s contract was down to the number. I know exactly how many little cheese puffs and dessert squares, and everything we had for the evening, and the cost of each piece. “Some sandwiches, these are only ideas, we don’t need all of them” with no set quantities at all is not what you want as the deal with your caterer. That sounds like you’re setting yourself up for either a bill higher than you expected or not enough food as they try to keep it within your budget.
I'm tryna figure out who gets married in the morning,and try to keep folks till 5 eating eating cheese eggs and cucumber sandwiches,sounds real jacked up from the beginning
Maybe at this wedding they should have written: Bring your own food and drinks.
Lol atp 😂😂😂
they were asking for a brunch not actual meals. to most people when they hear brunch light meals. what probably happened was that the guest eat meals for lunch so the 1 serving counted as a brunch for one person was not enough so they probably got 2-3 or even more as alcohol was flowing freely.
She wanted a 6 hour party with finger foods and booze.
Not the best combo
I believe that everyone was drunk and rating everything that was set on the table as soon as it came out. I would've gave them a third of what they sued for because the caterer should've had a contract detailing what food would be there. After 6 hours did they seriously think that they would have food? C'mon now!
They complained that there was NO food left after 10:30 a.m. NOT all day.
The plaintiff looks like they logged into court while on their lunch break at their call center job 🤣🤣🤣
Crazy how no one complained to the caterer on the day of the event. If it was so horrible why not bring it up THAT DAY?
I'm surprised the caterer didn't do an on-site logistics run or at the very least have pictures of the food area sent beforehand. To arrive day of and not know there was only one outlet or the positioning of the tabling is bizarre. I do events and that did not look like a lot of food, but it's also hard to know how much the caterer was replenishing while there, and the timeframe for 6 hours of food was a little unreasonable. Plaintiffs seemed sweet so I'm glad they got something back.
I got lucky and had a Great Chef for my wedding.
Everyone said the food was amazing, and so much
left overs. We had 100 guess!
Omg see this is what I want. Oh man food so food the entire venue is quiet until it's time to party.
@@krystingrant6292 It was 8 grand but that only works out to $80 per person, food, 2 drink tickets, 2 bottles of wine on every table desert table and 4 different kinds of pizza at the end of the night. It was a great time. Got pulled over by the ride program 2 am. My Wife was driving and clean, still in her wedding dress, me in my tuxedo. Memories!
Does Boyardee still do weddings and do you still have his number?
The wedding ceremony was over in about eight minutes? A very efficient officiant!
My wedding took maybe 10 minutes. Went to a judge. Quick and cheap
He was fast because he was hungry and wanted to be first in the buffet line.
I have to say that the presentation for a wedding reception was marginal, to say the least. I would have been embarrassed. The plaintiff deserves her money back. This defendant needs to have a specific contract and needs to meet with the couple ahead of time to verify what the set-up will be. I've been to a lot of weddings and this one was not well-done.
Not all the $$ back but some, as they did eat. But it did look sparse not adequate for 140 people. Ive seen more food at church potlucks.
Some people don't have the money to meet their expectations.
I'm sorry but that was a cheap price. Top expect brunch to turn into dinner I think was completely unreasonable. I don't think this judgement was fair
She said "I cant show you our Facebook messages because she blocked us" girl haha anyone ever been blocked by someone u were talking to on Facebook??? Haha you can still see all of what u previously wrote. U just can't write anything further after being blocked!
YUM!! PIZZA!! i wouldn't complain about that!!
Milan should've asked what time the guests got up to eat food from the buffet...also, if you waited to eat by the time the pizza came; you waited too late. She was cooking...refilling as she goes
She didn't refill. Need to get a picture of it. Just like the bride with the beer cans
Brunch can't feed 140 people for 7 hours. Additional money for dinner should have been discussed.
11-5? Those ppl were tired & ready to go.😒🤣
Food looks bland and blasé😢 average PTA meetings have more appeal.
Vendors, DON'T BASH CLIENTS cuz we all figure you'll bash us, too.
I am confused, was there supposed to be a brunch and then food for the remainder of the initial hours to 5pm, and then beyond because it went long?
I will admit that brunch table did look sparse, and if that was possibly the first meal the guests were eating, that is where the onus should have been.
As for the other table with the meats, breads, etc, if that's what they ordered, then that's what they received.
If the plaintiffs could see this going south why not print off the messages, in the event she blocked them?
It seems very loosey goosey in the terms of this event.
This is why we didnt have a caterer for our wedding...we did a potluck....and I had the people give me a written recipe of the food they brought so I could start a recipe card box...We had tons of food and had a blast until my aunt and mother got into it in the parking lot...I was pregnant at the time and it was very sad after because my grammie and I got into a fight over it...We did everything ourselves....I dont think we spent a lot on the wedding...
I been to parties like this and sometimes the crowd rushes to eat . sad I know yet true.
Hey guys, this is one of the “coached” bridesmaids lol I just want to point out a few things. This was filmed for nearly 90 minutes and edited down to 22 minutes so go easy on the judgments, a lot was edited out lol. There WAS a contract that said food was to be determined at a later date that was testified during filming. Meka’s witnesses didn’t even make the show. (From what I was told, they said people kept coming in to ask where the food was and they said their mom stepped out and she could answer when she got back.) Wanted to clarify there was no expectation the food would last for 6 hours for 3rds, 4ths, etc. but there was one that everyone would at least get to eat.
Half of the tables didn’t eat. No one got seconds. This is how I know. Tables came up one by one. One of us was at the front making sure people didn’t load up too much. (Meka was not serving the food.) That person signaled to me when it was OK to have another table get up. (More in comments…)
I wish we were able to hear Meka’s claims while filming (since whoever was testifying had to wear headphones, no one else at the filming could hear what was being said) because I would have challenged some of the things she said.
Lol we definitely were not lined up at 9:30 when I have photos of us getting ready at the house at 9:23 and on the way at 10:12 😒
I didn’t see Meka out of the kitchen so I’m not sure who these people were who saw her to brag about the food. (Now, people did compliment the dessert section and donut wall which weren’t catered by her.)
I will say this is a lesson learned. For Meka as a caterer hopefully to provide more guidance on what will or won’t feed a wedding party of X number. And will make sure she has detailed contracts of what’s expected of her. For Jenn, hopefully she’s learned to have a detailed contract for vendors in the future.
Now go on with your lives, or go find one 😉
I’m so glad you commented people act like the whole story is told in this 20 mins. As soon as I saw the food table you could tell there wasn’t enough food. So sorry you guys had that experience 😢
@@ashleyquam thank you for being sensible lol
I just can’t stand bridezillas. Contract for what you want and pay for it.
Wish the judge had called the defendant out for trying to embarrass the plaintiff. There’s nothing wrong with drinking at your wedding reception, regardless of when it is, and just because the defendant is a gross Baptist or whatever doesn’t mean she should get away with acting like the plaintiff was committing a crime when her drinking had nothing to do with the complaint.
I think she took pictures of the bride like that to show that if her and her guest were drinking all day of course they will be wolfing down all the food in no time.
@@geelan5954 thats true. I pig out when I'm drinking
Who should be shamed for drinking at their wedding? Ridiculous
The problem is there was no contract. Why in the hell is a caterer catering with NO CONTRACT? But I feel a certain way about her blocking the bride on FB so she couldn’t retrieve the messages. Judge should make her unblock to get the messages.
I’ve worked catering events through restaurants before (some very disorganized)
It was normal for a relaxed promotional event to provide food for 4-5 hours
So I’m unsure why 11-5 feels so outrageous?
Definitely need contracts; helps the business owner and c’Mon 2k? You wouldn’t want to be specific and detailed for a 2k service?
It's not a promotional event. Events for a typical wedding happens, in a sequence of events typically drinks/ open bar, the wedding party enters the head table is seated, toasts towards the end of food service, the cake is cut, and then there is the dancing with the bar opening back up.
After a two hours unlimited mimosas at brunch it’s very likely I will still be hungry. You wanting brunch for a wedding where people will be continually drinking to me seems crazy. Eight hours at that with one person cooking everyone lit and hungry. Also her bridesmaids really failed her. Neither of them made it their business to seek out the caterer and get a handle/explanation of the situation ? Of course the bride shouldn’t be doing that. Whole thing was a mess. I do feel like a lot of half truths were told by the plaintiffs
Judge Milian: judge’s kinda like stone etching
This is why I love her 😂😂😂