Dreadful party experience

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Guest's review of Aloe Angels Warrington www.pamperpartiescheshire.co.uk

“Dreadful party experience”

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written by on 11/04/2013

We booked this company for our daughter's 6th birthday. We went for their Design your Own package- choosing the Gold option which should have bought us nail art, hair flowers, a chocolate fountain and a red carpet, amongst other things. On the day of the party the girls arrived late and were still setting up when guests arrived. They barely spoke to us and seemed throughout to have no idea of timings or how to manage a party. The nail art didn't happen- the girls said they had been told not to do it if they didn't have time. They clearly decided they didn't. The hair flowers consisted of one plastic flower gripped into each child's hair and looked naff. The guests were rushed through their food leaving a huge amount of waste and spent an inordinate amount of time queuing for things. I had paid extra for party bags and had a long list of what would be in them presented to me. I was told that the bags would be pink organza. They were pink plastic and contained around two items each, some of which were broken. I had to add to them during the party as I was embarrassed to hand them out. The red carpet and the chocolate fountain didn't happen.
I am currently pursuing legal action to get a refund and have been appalled at the attitude of the owner of this company. She has acknowledged, in writing, that the party wasn't up to standard but hasn't made any reasonable offer for a refund. I should add that this party cost £350. A refund of £80 was offered which simply doesn't come close to representing the amount of party that was missing. A dreadful experience made worse because it was a child's 6th birthday. Long awaited and much anticipated. We are not alone in our disappointment. I have since found several other 'victims' of this company.

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Nellyb's Comment

Written on: 18/02/2014

That is horrific, I am almost glad they didnt show up for my 4 yr old daughter now! Im sure its a distant memory for you now but it only happened Sun to us so please let me know what happened in the end as I would like to know what to do next!

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Jadc's Comment

Written on: 19/02/2014

Hi, would you like to email me and I'll add you into our group who are all in the same boat as you!

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Tenbymagnolia's Comment

Written on: 03/03/2014

Hi could you please add me to the group, I have paid a deposit, then started to get suspicious when she started to ask me for more money, I googled and then found all these comments. So not sure what to do, going to try and get my bank to get the money back

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Jadc's Comment

Written on: 03/03/2014

Don't pay any more money as you are unlikely to see any sort of party or a refund. Despite a court order, I still haven't seen a penny of what she owes me and nor have many others. The story with this woman is very complex- we will tell you more privately but please hold onto your money.

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Tenbymagnolia's Comment

Written on: 06/03/2014

Hi have not paid anymore money, as soon as she asked me for more money alarm bells starting ringing, its one thing paying a deposit, but I have never been asked for anymore than that until after the party. She tried to say I had ordered the choc fountain and goblets, which we hadn't discussed. After she asked for more money I googled and this is where I have seen all the bad reviews. I have booked another company as I am not willing to take the risk that she wont turn up. However I just dont know how to play it now, part of me wants to just see if she will turn up, but it will be just my luck she will. Then I will be in breach as I didnt cancel. My husband thinks I should just cancel and lose the deposit, as technically she hasnt done anything wrong yet. Well, other than take nearly 3 weeks to send invites. Not sure what to do its the principal of letting her get away with £60. Any advise would be grateful.

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