I am planning a March 2007 wedding at the Hamlet Wind Watch. I am heading to Long Island next weekend to book the site.
My question is: Has anyone had success negotiating prices with the site? They already have a cheaper per person charge for March. They have a package deal that includes CH/Meal/Cake. Can you get a cheaper rate by asking for two instead of three entree choices? Can you get the service rate reduced? Anything?
Or are these packages set in stone?
Thanks girls!
beautyq115
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Everything is always negotiable!
N.Y.bride
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ABSOLUTELY! You can negotiate meal choices, additions, prices - everything.
Mrs. dleeny
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Posted by beautyq115
Everything is always negotiable!
I agree!
evnme
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Posted by beautyq115
Everything is always negotiable!
I agree!
ditto for me
Blu-ize
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Yep, I agree. Negotiate. The worst that can happen is that they say no.
We negotiated big time. I'm sure they were happy to be done with us after the wedding was over!
beautyq115
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Its not like the reception halls don't make money...they expect you to negociate....but some people do not
OctoberPrincess2006
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It would not hurt to try..like someone else posted the only thing that they could say would be no. Goodluck!
melbalalala
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For those of you that have done this, what were you successful in negotiating to lower the price?
Mrs. dleeny
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For those of you that have done this, what were you successful in negotiating to lower the price?
we negotiated the price PP, not a whole lot since they're reasonable to begin with. but we also ended up upgrading our reception room. the room we ended up getting had a higher PP price AND a higher minimum than we had
SummerBride06
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you can usually lower the price PP if you raise your guarantee
be careful you don't cut out important things--i wouldn't lower the meal choices--you might have unhappy guests if they don't like the small amount of choices. people remember the food!
also, keep your options open about when and where you'll have your reception. prices vary greatly--from $50pp to $300+
look into a saturday day (that's what we did!) or a sunday to lower price as well
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ABSOLUTELY!! My dad did!! He made sure he got what he wanted for a reasonable price!!
I negotiated with East Wind and then my dad did more when we signed the contract! I was nervous at first, but it all worked out!
I used to work at the Hamlet Wind Watch...it's beautiful!
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Everything is negotiable. I wouldn't give up menu choices though. Look for add-ons for free like chair covers, additional stations at CH, ice sculptures, viennese hour. In fact, we're still negotiating with our hall with 5 weeks to go because we're not making our minimum. It never hurts to ask.
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I think you will have better luck adding on then trying to get them down on the price.
they already have an amount set that has to be made on that night. (depending on what date you pick) if they want to bring in 20K that night they will do it by raising your minimum and lowering the price, or lowering your minimum and raising the price per person. either way they will bring in the money that wanted.
I also wouldn't remove a dinner choice, that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. I also suggest changing to a Friday night, Saturday day, or Sunday night (which is cheapest) rather than going cheaper with service or food.
hope that helps!
RadioLau
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We negociated with our hall and got a lot of extras.
MrsD06
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it is defnitely possible to get the price PP down. some places won't change the menu b/c I guess it reflects on them and they say their guests have certain expectations for the services they provide. Some places I think will, tho. Negotiate away!!
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Not only can you bargain but you should bargain!!!!! Believe me if I didn't bargain I'd be paying hundreds more!!!!! I was able to get my centerpieces included and everything!!! Don't be bashful, go for yours be tough and stand your ground. My wedding is in March too and I got an unbelievable deal with NO TAXES and GRATUITES!!! Good Luck!!!! XOXOXO Kitty
