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Catering hall price question

LovelyChas Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:21 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:21 PM

Catering hall price question

I found a place that normally is 75-95 per person and they are quoting me now for April 2006 for 55 not including mini V or chair covers...that will bring it up to 65, should I try to get them to include the covers and/or mini V?

I really can't afford to pay more than the 55 but I don't like the chairs and the mini V is something my FI really wants.

HELP!

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:24 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:24 PM

Re: Catering hall price question

try and have them add it on at no extra cost or at a lower cost. the worst they can do is say no

JessicaM. Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:24 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:24 PM

Re: Catering hall price question

I think you may have some wiggle room b/c the place still hasn't booked and it's 4 plus months away...if they don't throw it in, maybe they would consider splitting the difference? good luck sweetie.

LovelyChas Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:28 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:28 PM

Re: Catering hall price question

Thanks ladies....I am totally not good at bargaining but I'm going to!

Jackie&Justin Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:32 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:32 PM

Re: Catering hall price question

Which place is it?

Shorty McBride Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:36 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:36 PM

Re: Catering hall price question

Past brides have said to sign the contract and agree on the price, then go for extras later on, closer to the wedding. Maybe that's an option for you?

It would help if you named the place - maybe another bride can help you out a little more.

roxyspark Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:41 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:41 PM

Re: Catering hall price question

I think you can try and ask them to split the difference.

LovelyChas Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:43 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:43 PM

Re: Catering hall price question

Shorty McBride Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:44 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 05:44 PM

Re: Catering hall price question

I booked there 3 weeks ago! I'll FM you.

xcalystax Posted: Dec 05, 2005 07:37 PM+

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Posted: Dec 05, 2005 07:37 PM

Re: Catering hall price question

One thing to make sure is that the Price per person you are looking at includes tax and gratuity. In the beginning most reception halls I looked at just gave me the base number but that number can jump by 20 bucks after you add the 9% tax and 18-20% gratuity.

Lauram283 Posted: Dec 06, 2005 12:56 PM+

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Posted: Dec 06, 2005 12:56 PM