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1st RH Appt!

coley27 Posted:

1st RH Appt!

We are going to check out our first RH this weekend! We have an appointment with Giorgios on Saturday. Over the phone they gave me a price of ***pp++ for a friday night in Nov. 2012. Does that seem about right? I am new to this so I dont know if thats high/low or average.

lindseynaggle Posted:

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I don't know Giorgio's pricing so I don't know if its a fair price or not. But since you said you were new at this, I wanted to point out something I had to learn the hard way: service fees and tax will up your price per head, big time!

chakrasdeosil Posted:

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IMO, that does seem a bit high for a friday night wedding. Then again I never been to that RH hall. Look around, make sure u are getting what you want. Good luck!

kerryums Posted:

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I don't know for sure, but I feel like that may be fair for the place. Also, keep in mind they will generally be flexible with you in person. The price on the phone isn't really always THE PRICE, if you know what I mean lol.

coley27 Posted:

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Posted by kerryums

I don't know for sure, but I feel like that may be fair for the place. Also, keep in mind they will generally be flexible with you in person. The price on the phone isn't really always THE PRICE, if you know what I mean lol.



Im hoping it drops quite a bit in person! We ran the numbers and after taxes we really need to be at no more than 100 a person and Giorgios would put us WAY over! I doubt they will drop it to where we need to be, but its worth a shot!
lindseynaggle Posted:

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if you fall in love with a place that's too expensive, consider a Sunday (usually cheaper) in an off-peak month. That's what I did and it saved me tons.

chakrasdeosil Posted:

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Posted by lindseynaggle

if you fall in love with a place that's too expensive, consider a Sunday (usually cheaper) in an off-peak month. That's what I did and it saved me tons.



Same here!
kattus Posted:

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What other places are you considering? IMO Giorgio's is on the high end, so although we might have wanted to look there, knew it was out of our budget.

coley27 Posted:

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FH is insistant on a night time wedding. He wanted Saturday but when I explained the difference in price from Friday to Saturday night he quickly changed his mind So we are kind of locked in to a friday night. He refuses to do it any other time.

We are planning on looking into Old Field Club and Three Village Inn. My mom suggested Stewart Manor Country Club, which I am looking in to because Ive never heard of them. Other than that we are just beginning so any suggestions are welcome!

Royalgem21 Posted:

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It's not too high for Giorgio's. Because it's in November, that's why it's so low actually. That is a good price for their facility. In my opinion, I'd rather have a daytime wedding there to save money, during a warmer month. Maybe even September.

coley27 Posted:

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Posted by Royalgem21

It's not too high for Giorgio's. Because it's in November, that's why it's so low actually. That is a good price for their facility. In my opinion, I'd rather have a daytime wedding there to save money, during a warmer month. Maybe even September.



Thank you! At least I know theyre not starting with an over the top amount!

I wish I could do it in September, or the summer but my cousin is getting married the end of September 2012, and we will share some of the same bridesmaids (myself included). I want to make sure my family isnt overwhelmed by two weddings so close. I also really dont want to wait till the summer of 2013 so November seems to be the perfect solution!
mjm2012 Posted:

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love giorgio's but i'm biased since i'm getting married there. that price is really good!

kerryums Posted:

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Posted by coley27


Posted by kerryums

I don't know for sure, but I feel like that may be fair for the place. Also, keep in mind they will generally be flexible with you in person. The price on the phone isn't really always THE PRICE, if you know what I mean lol.



Im hoping it drops quite a bit in person! We ran the numbers and after taxes we really need to be at no more than 100 a person and Giorgios would put us WAY over! I doubt they will drop it to where we need to be, but its worth a shot!



Something that we did when negotiating with other vendors was, 'What can we do to bring it down to $XX?' It sort of opens up the option to cut things from the package or move around timing in order to get you where you want to be, if it's possible. Have fun at your appt! :)
BklynBabe1624 Posted:

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That's about right BUT I just went to a wedding there on Saturday and if I had known about this place before hand, I would have booked here!! ITS WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!

2012_Bride Posted:

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Yes, that is a good price. Meet with Rob! And tell him we all say hi!
SMDC2012 Posted:

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You can always negotiate things like what was said above. See if they will lower the price if you maybe take out some of the options for cocktail hour, things like that. Also, see if they offer any discounts for any reason. Some places offer discounts if you or FH are military or civil service. Doesn't hurt to ask.

PaddysGirl Posted:

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That seems to be a fair price. But when you go there and talk with them, I'm sure you can get that price down. Good luck. When I went on my appointments I was intimidated but it wasnt as bad. They do work with you on prices.

Bride in 2012 Posted:

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Yayyy have fun!

sblomq1 Posted:

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Im getting married at Giorgio's on a Sunday night and my price is not that far off from your price ...you are getting a very reasonable price and you can prob negogiate a little once your there ...Robert the BM is AMAZING! and Giorgio's is such a stunning place ...you will be surprised that its actually not more per person once you see the venue!

AlexandMike2012 Posted:

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um yes that price is awesome!!! Giorgio's is amazing, if you have any questions feel free to FM me! I know the in's and out's of that place If you're meeting with Rob, he's amazing!!!!!

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