I am going tonite with FH's parents because they would like to see the Reception Hall. Now im a little nervous, cause they like to get the best possible price. Should we negotiate tonite? well not me, but FH's dad. I am just nervous that the RH will get turned off by this. Is that possible? am i being irrational? They gave us a price of $90 for a 5 hour reception for a saturday night in june. How much lower should we go without looking stupid...be honest ladies!!Thank you!
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It never hurts to negotiate. You may not be able to get the price down but you might be able to have a few extras thrown in like a VH or a choc. fountain or have an extra hour added to the reception at a reduced price. It's all what they are willing to do.
Collweenie21
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Its worth a try! Everyone does it, so theres no need to think you are going to sound stupid!
DavaDay
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I agree. It's like when you go to buy a car - the price you see on the sticker is not what they actually expect you to pay.
You're right, though, $90 pp for a Sat. night is already pretty low - he might not go lower than that, but he will probably be able to give you more for that price - chair covers, dessert options, etc. GOOD LUCK!!!!
Julybride08
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It dosen't hurt to try. My FH parent came with us for the band and got them to lower the price. And for the extra hr too!!!
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no u should definatley negotiate i have a friend who booked giorgio's they wanted 120 a sat day wedding with no extras and they negotiated to 100.00 with everything vienese hour full seafood cocktail hour and chocolate fountain. all the works, so def negotiate!! you never know what could happen!! good luck!!
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Thanks girls, you made me feel so much better.
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wow that really is a low price already but it doesnt hurt to try... FFIL tried for us but he didnt do a very good job... we got squat....lol so then we started asking for things to be thrown in.. and we got that... buts its a big surprise for everyone!!! i cant wait to see if people like it!
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it doesnt hurt i agrree...BUt thats an awesome price for a june wedding on a sat nite..im a nov wedding on a sat and its like...a lot more!
GOOD LUCK!
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Posted by Jesses Girl
it doesnt hurt i agrree...BUt thats an awesome price for a june wedding on a sat nite..im a nov wedding on a sat and its like...a lot more!
GOOD LUCK!
ha ha ditto
FH and I were the worst negotiators ever. . . we didnt even try bc we were so excited!
rysie
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I agree - you have nothing to lose and only possible extras to gain! Go for it! And good luck!!
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I think sometimes you kill them with kindness at first then when you get final numbers switch and get into well is there anything you can offer us because this hall we can get a 'insert item ice sculpture' for free with signing because they want our business can you beat that?....
Its best to try otherwise they will not offer it to you.
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its worth it to try and i dont think that would have any bad effects on your wedding day at all...ask if they can do anything else to accomodate you since you two are paying for the whole thing
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i thought the prices i got were good from milleridge and stewart manor.
then i took my mom.. she was negotiating at both places. I was happy though, because I didnt think I would be able to do it myself.
she was trying to work her magic, and when my dad made a comment she told the girl helping us... 'you must be used to this right?'
the girl laughed, and said yes.. then took off a little money.
i think they make the prices a little higher so they can negotiate if you try too/ then they look helpful and reasonable.. and if not they just have the extra.
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Posted by AMGBride2008
It never hurts to negotiate. You may not be able to get the price down but you might be able to have a few extras thrown in like a VH or a choc. fountain or have an extra hour added to the reception at a reduced price. It's all what they are willing to do.
I agree!!!
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Posted by Jesses Girl
it doesnt hurt i agrree...BUt thats an awesome price for a june wedding on a sat nite..im a nov wedding on a sat and its like...a lot more!
GOOD LUCK!
ha ha ditto
FH and I were the worst negotiators ever. . . we didnt even try bc we were so excited!
We did the same thing! Looking back on it we should have tried to bargain, I let down my faith
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Posted by AMGBride2008
It never hurts to negotiate. You may not be able to get the price down but you might be able to have a few extras thrown in like a VH or a choc. fountain or have an extra hour added to the reception at a reduced price. It's all what they are willing to do.
