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billandme Posted: Jan 13, 2007 09:45 PM

I think our friends got RIPPED OFF ROYALY.......what do you think?

Ok, so our friends got married in September. They JUST received their bill from the reception hall (last week) and to their SHOCK, thier alcohol bill was $3900.00.

Now here is the kicker........they only had 92 guests attend the reception.

5 of them were pregnant
14 of them were children

So that leaves 73 guests that MAY have been drinking. Now out of those 73 guests, some of them aren't drinkers.......not sure how many, but I just know it was a fair amount.

For argument sake, lets say ALL 73 drank.. That would mean that each of them drank over $53.00 worth. NOW, keep in mind that they ONLY served beer and they had bottles of wine on the tables that were PREVIOUSLY purchased by the bride and groom.

The reception started at 6pm and ended at 11pm.

So from the above information, do you agree with us that they got ripped off??

My FI and I aren't sure what the cost of the beer was BUT we do know it would be between $3.00 - 3.75.

Ericab1980 Posted: Jan 13, 2007 09:48 PM

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hell yeah!! Maybe they got the bill mixed-up no way that can be thier bill on beer and wine...

vmystique33 Posted: Jan 13, 2007 09:48 PM

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That sounds like they got ripped off to me!!! Are they going to question them? I would!!

billandme Posted: Jan 13, 2007 09:51 PM

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Posted by vmystique33

That sounds like they got ripped off to me!!! Are they going to question them? I would!!

Yah, they brought it up to the RH. They told them they felt the bill was WAY too high considering the guest list, and they RH responded by saying 'How can you prove that we over charged you?'........

luvabul Posted: Jan 13, 2007 09:53 PM

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wow thats awful!!

vmystique33 Posted: Jan 13, 2007 09:54 PM

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Posted by billandme

Posted by vmystique33

That sounds like they got ripped off to me!!! Are they going to question them? I would!!

Yah, they brought it up to the RH. They told them they felt the bill was WAY too high considering the guest list, and they RH responded by saying 'How can you prove that we over charged you?'........

That sounds sneaky!!!

portjeffbride Posted: Jan 13, 2007 09:55 PM

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We're taking the plunge with an ultra-premium bar

(unlimited drinks, only top shelf, good wine, and highend beers), and for 4 hours we're paying about $25/pp (minus kids/pregnant).

that bill is WELL beyond overpriced.... if it's not an error, it is patently dishonest.
No one can drink that much beer..... that would mean everyone was well beyond drunk.... unless there are hidden fees (large fee to pay for bartender, $20/bottle 'corking fee')...

billandme Posted: Jan 13, 2007 09:56 PM

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Posted by portjeffbride

We're taking the plunge with an ultra-premium bar

(unlimited drinks, only top shelf, good wine, and highend beers), and for 4 hours we're paying about $25/pp (minus kids/pregnant).

that bill is WELL beyond overpriced.... if it's not an error, it is patently dishonest.
No one can drink that much beer..... that would mean everyone was well beyond drunk.... unless there are hidden fees (large fee to pay for bartender, $20/bottle 'corking fee')...

The $3900.00 was PURELY the alcohol that was consumed........according to the RH

Mdolph6 Posted: Jan 13, 2007 09:56 PM

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WOW sounds like they did get ripped off...that stinks...they should question that !!

portjeffbride Posted: Jan 13, 2007 09:58 PM

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They told them they felt the bill was WAY too high considering the guest list, and they RH responded by saying 'How can you prove that we over charged you?'........

they could say that if they actually DID serve that much, the bartender is negligent becuase each person was permitted to have a blood alcohol level above .15!!!! Bartenders are supposed to cut drunks off... if they don't, they lose their license.

SoulMates422 Posted: Jan 13, 2007 10:52 PM

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Posted by portjeffbride

They told them they felt the bill was WAY too high considering the guest list, and they RH responded by saying 'How can you prove that we over charged you?'........

they could say that if they actually DID serve that much, the bartender is negligent becuase each person was permitted to have a blood alcohol level above .15!!!! Bartenders are supposed to cut drunks off... if they don't, they lose their license.

good point

PreshusSmurf Posted: Jan 13, 2007 10:54 PM

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Posted by portjeffbride

They told them they felt the bill was WAY too high considering the guest list, and they RH responded by saying 'How can you prove that we over charged you?'........

they could say that if they actually DID serve that much, the bartender is negligent becuase each person was permitted to have a blood alcohol level above .15!!!! Bartenders are supposed to cut drunks off... if they don't, they lose their license.

I was thinking the same thing!!!

RGV07 Posted: Jan 13, 2007 10:55 PM

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whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, that alot of money

Mikeysgirl Posted: Jan 14, 2007 12:07 AM

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How can the reception hall PROVE that they didn't overcharge. Your friend should ask for a detailed bill showing exactly how much was consumed and what price was charged for each beer/bottle of wine. Without a detailed receipt they shouldn't have to pay.

AlliCatB Posted: Jan 14, 2007 01:50 AM

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Posted by billandme

Posted by vmystique33

That sounds like they got ripped off to me!!! Are they going to question them? I would!!

Yah, they brought it up to the RH. They told them they felt the bill was WAY too high considering the guest list, and they RH responded by saying 'How can you prove that we over charged you?'........

That is awful. They really should leave a negative review of the hall so the rest of us will beware

PegaLega Posted: Jan 14, 2007 03:34 AM

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That bill is waaaaaaaay over the top. A normal pp bar tab for top shelf is anywhere between 25-35 pp.
Even if each person drank-including the kids it isnt that much

NowAndForever2012 Posted: Jan 14, 2007 07:37 AM

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That is just crazy....Where did you say the name of the place was?

Pencils Posted: Jan 14, 2007 09:21 AM

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Were they charged corkage for the wine bottles? They might not even have realized, or it might have been a mistake. It can be a LOT of money, way more than the bottle of wine. Total ripoff, of course. I've planned work-related parties many times and come across this, it's why bringing in your own booze often doesn't pay, no matter how cheap you can get it. And they may have been charged some ridiculous amount for the bartenders.

It might very well be a mistake, but if not, it's why it's essential to read EVERY contract that is put in front of you during your wedding planning, and read the ENTIRE thing. I bought my gown a week ago, and the salesladies joked about reading the contract and you can just sign right there and when I said, 'Thank you, but I'm going to read it' they made a joke about how it's OK, they had all week, and then they were dumbfounded when I read the whole thing through. Yes, I skimmed--I had a horrible migraine at the time, for one thing (no their fault)--but I read every clause. I work with a lot of contracts and it's important to read them, because although most vendors are honest and just need the protection of a contract--and you do too!--some try to sneak stuff past you. Like a huge corkage fee.

Your friends need to review their contract, and get an itemized bill from the RH.

Edit--now I see the post where it says that it was purely the alcohol consumed. I think your friend needs to talk to a lawyer about the fact that if that much alcohol really was consumed, they overserved the guests. Or else they're committing fraud by overcharging. They should back down.