[TheGhostOfTomPaine]

Frankly, these folks do sound like a bunch of moonbats. But the fact is that the K of C did let them book a reservation and then renege on the contract. Under those circumstances, depending to some extent on the precise terms of the contract and when the cancellation occurred, K of C might well have been liable for the expense of finding a new place for the ceremony -- under the ordinary principles of contract law and completely aside from anyone's "hurt feelings."

[MEGoody]

But the fact is that the K of C did let them book a reservation and then renege on the contract.

Depends on the terms. If all there was to it is "We want to rent. . " and they said "Okay, here's the cost. . " that's not much to go on.

Since the hall belongs to the Knights of Columbus, any right not specified in writing to the renter or not spelled out in law belongs to the owner of the facility. Which means the owner of the facility would be able to cancel the reservation for any reason they so desire.