To all the old women over here on this board

Just kidding you guys are not that old. . I just needed your help, I'm a rookie at this wedding planning thing and I know some of you over here are pros:

I want to go and book with the swan club some time soon (hopefully). I just need help on what the contract should contain and what things I may need to add to the contract?

If anyone has signed a contract with the swan club before, I would like to hear your experience with contract signing.

I really need you help because I am clueless.

Thanx for the help.

You are right, we are not old. At least I am not.

We didnt book with the swan club but things that we made sure were included in our catering contract were

minimum gte
price per person (adult, child & vendor)
everything included in the price (linens, cake, etc)
extras that may be included (centerpieces, valet parking, coat room attendents)
Number of menu selections:
for the cocktail hour - # of hot & cold chafing dishes, butler service
for the dinner - each course, # of main course selections, desserts, appertizer, etc.

Extras you may add on: vienese hour, ice sculpture, sea food bar, coffee/cap/espresso bar, etc.

type of liquor - well, premium, top shelf

overtime rates.

Make sure anything you can think of is included on the contract. Ask if you can have ANY design cake or is it from a selection of styles. Can you bring in a special bottle of wine or champagne? If something is included and you decide not to get it, what would the credit on your bill be?

HTH