“Four thousand dollars,” Thomas said.

It was the exact amount of the venue deposit I had spent eighteen months saving.

I had moved that money into a separate checking account just three days ago to hand to the catering director on Friday morning.

“Can I use those funds for the food balance later?” I asked.

“The secondary block deposit is strictly nonrefundable if the rooms are held past check-in time tomorrow,” Thomas said.

I thought about the connecting door Vanessa had booked next to the bridal room.