Apparently Kay Rodgers Park Expo Center Director of Events doesn't like to do weddings here.
I recently had an experience with Kay Rodgers Park while planning our wedding at their expo center, and I feel it's very important to share my feedback.
We initially contacted the director of events months prior to our visit, and during that phone conversation, there was a great amount of enthusiasm about us renting the event center for our wedding. The event coordinator or director went in detail with pricing rentals ect and was helpful, again over the phone. However, when we arrived for our in-person meeting/tour, the tone was noticeably different. The director was not very welcoming and informed us that they no longer accommodate weddings, but continued to show us around the venue. It was odd.
This abrupt change in attitude was unexpected, especially considering our prior discussions. The director went on to mention past incidents at the venue and stated that the board of directors no longer permits weddings, as they reportedly do not need the additional revenue. However, I found this reasoning perplexing, as their website still advertises wedding services.
Throughout our interaction, I sensed a lack of openness, and it left us questioning whether our identity as an Asian couple played a role in their decision. This feeling was reinforced by comments regarding their current focus on country/cowboy events and his comments on past events when Hispanics had a party here it was robbed? For one, what does that have to do with us? Nothing. Very discriminatory comments.
Ultimately, we decided to move on from Kay Rodgers Park and continue our search elsewhere. While I appreciate the venue's offerings, I believe that potential clients deserve a consistent and welcoming experience, regardless of their background and/or event type.
I hope this feedback encourages Kay Rodgers Park's Board of Directors to reflect on their approach to customer interactions and inclusivity moving forward. read more