OK, maybe not anything. Actually, it was a pretty close call as to whether I could handle this. At all.
When I got home from prison/making up with the girls the other week, I panic-rang up all the Marbs venues to try to get our bookings back. But everyone was so unhelpful. They just kept saying they’d have to check, and that I’d probably lost everything. The bookings, the apartments, even the deposits. It was so so awful and I was so scared. I called Franny and cried a whole bunch (predictably). She calmed me down and reminded me that I’m totally one of the most organised people in the world and if I’ve learned anything in the last few months, it’s that I can stand up for myself and get shit done.
So I did.
I called them all back and refused to get off the phone until it was sorted. I was nice, I was horrible, I was generous, I was threatening. I threw in Joely’s name and, when that didn’t work, I promised Rex Powers would tweet something nice about them all.
(He owes me one.)
(And I have his Twitter password in case he says no.)
And it worked. I was still waiting to hear from the final place on Friday, but it’s allOK. I have my itinerary and confirmations all there, in black and white, on my email. It’s on. It’s really happening. Honestly, I’m still sweaty with relief. Thank God, really. The idea of having to tell the hens it was all off... it still makes me feel wobbly. They didn’t even know anything was wrong and they never will. They don’t know I fell out with the bride and they have no clue they were on the verge of losing their holiday – not to mention their money. I am so happy I haven’t ruined this. I think it’s going to be brilliant. I hope it is.
I sent out a quick WhatsApp to the ten remaining hens this morning, which was obviously a giant-ass mistake.
Lilah Fox created group ‘MARBS HEN DO’
Lilah Fox added 10 names
Lilah Fox: Hey everyone, Lilah here. I’ve set up this WhatsApp group so we can stay in touch and all start gettingEXCITEDfor the hen doooooo! I can’t wait. Everything is confirmed, and you all have the itinerary in your email inbox. Sooo, that’s it! See you at the airport on the 5th.WAH!
Lilah Fox:PS. Is everyone following @BestWeddingEverCharlieLovesLauren on Instagram? Please do!
Joely Bolt:YAY. Thanks Lilah, you’re my hero.
Simone Sweets: Can’t wait!
Katie Jacks: Sooooooo excited!
Katie Jacks: Sooooooo excited!
Katie Jacks: Sooooooo excited!
Katie Jacks: Sooooooo excited!
Joely Bolt: No, Katie,NO. STOP IT.
Simone Sweets: I also have an exciting investment opportunity I’d like to talk to you all about while we’re out there.
Katie Jacks: Lol wait what?
Joely Bolt:DON’T DO THAT AGAIN.
Simone Sweets: Are you talking to me?
Simone Sweets: It’s an amazing opportunity, I promise. Going to get my whole trust fund back, and you’ll all make loads of money.
Katie Jacks: Sooooooo excited!
Carlie Hodkins:HOW DID YOU PEOPLE GET MY PHONE NUMBER?
Carlie Hodkins has left the group
Katie Jacks: Sooooooo excited!
Katie Jacks: Sooooooo excited!
Joely Bolt has left the group
