Has anyone had this problem?

LT Posted: Nov 28, 2007 03:10 PM

Has anyone had this problem?

I was thinking about lowering my guarantee for my catering hall but i already signed the contracts. Do you think they will do it for me eventhough i already signed the contract? we want to save a little money and invite less.

PegaLega Posted: Nov 28, 2007 03:28 PM

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Highly doubted that they will allow you to lower it, but it never hurts to ask

HeatherRose Posted: Nov 28, 2007 03:29 PM

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i wanted to lower by 10 people and they wouldn't let me, so i doubt it

MJDoc12 Posted: Nov 28, 2007 03:33 PM

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Posted by PegaLega

Highly doubted that they will allow you to lower it, but it never hurts to ask

ditto

you signed the countract with that # -- if you can manage to get them to lower it--i'd count that as a miracle!

DeannaNDave07 Posted: Nov 28, 2007 03:35 PM

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i agree... i fell short of my minimum so i had a credit given to me to upgrade something..

how many people less are you thinking??

LT Posted: Nov 28, 2007 03:37 PM

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I was thinking maybe 25 less.

LT Posted: Nov 28, 2007 03:38 PM

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Posted by LT

I was thinking maybe 25 less.

I know my friend booked with the Venetian and they lowered her guarantee when she didn't meet it but i am not booked with them.

Sept07Bride Posted: Nov 28, 2007 04:42 PM

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I was able to lower it I was just once I gave a final count I wasn't allowed to lower it, only raise it.

honeybee1228 Posted: Dec 04, 2007 01:20 PM

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I have this problem too :(

We already called once before the rsvp's were due and they said no way.

Now that the rsvp's are in and we are way below our minimum maybe they will take pity on us?

It is making me miserable and every day more people cancel.

PegaLega Posted: Dec 04, 2007 08:42 PM

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I already posted on this, but I have heard of girls talking with their RHs and getting something thrown in, whether it was table linens, etc. to make up for the difference

SAMORY Posted: Dec 04, 2007 10:33 PM

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I dought it to but you won't know unless you ask.

drpepper318 Posted: Dec 04, 2007 11:27 PM

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I had the same problem. Unfortunately they probably won't lower it for you. But they might be nice and throw in some extras if you don't meet your minimum.

LongDistanceFiance Posted: Dec 04, 2007 11:35 PM

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Posted by honeybee1228

I have this problem too :(

We already called once before the rsvp's were due and they said no way.

Now that the rsvp's are in and we are way below our minimum maybe they will take pity on us?

It is making me miserable and every day more people cancel.

We had the same problem. Every day I would read list of new response cards from my mom and she'd respond with 'oh this is terrible' or 'well, that was unexpected'

We're about 35 short right now and the catering manager responded 'hopefully more people off your B and C lists will pull through in the next couple of weeks'. Most places seem to be willing to throw in a few extras as 'credits' to compensate. It also depends on the place, how many rooms they have, and if the room they chose for you was based on the number of people you guaranteed. On the bright side, you can save money on other things: favors, CPs, etc.

SOTHISISLOVE53109 Posted: Dec 05, 2007 12:55 AM

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I tried, they didn't budge it was liked I signed in blood

honeybee1228 Posted: Dec 05, 2007 11:21 AM

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It's terrible. Which room are you in at Jericho Terrace, that is my venue too!

BoxOfRocks Posted: Dec 06, 2007 12:23 AM

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Doesn't hurt to ask, but don't be surprised if the hall says no. If the minimum has to stay the same, maybe you can get some extras thrown in if you're under your count.

LongDistanceFiance Posted: Dec 06, 2007 01:50 AM

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Posted by honeybee1228

It's terrible. Which room are you in at Jericho Terrace, that is my venue too!

Since we guaranteed for 180 and it's a slow week we have the Dome for the reception, and the Skylight and Garden rooms for the ceremony and CH. We've come to grips with having to pay for empty seats, but with 30 missing from 180 in a room that can hold 210 I'm worried about it looking a little sparse.

What about you? When we checked two weeks ago they still had no other affairs during our time slot, we're crossing our fingers for it staying that way - hopefully you'll have the same luck being on the other side of Christmas.