I never did recieve communication from any one, although I had specifically asked for confirmation when I placed the order on-line, since this was for a gift.
HOWEVER, the items did arrive on the November 15th. Since these were for a gift, I was most anxious to know if I would be able to have them for the party, and with no communication and pressed for time, I wound up buying something else on tht 15th, only to find the items waiting for me when I returned home. Very frustrating.
The requested courtesy of a little communcation/confirmation would have made all the difference.