Hey Everyone! I just got engaged last week...I'm so happy!
I've already been on the phone with a few halls as I'd like to have my wedding this year (Aug, Sept, or Nov - 75 people), so I haven't got a whole lot of time.
I need your help...I'm lousy at playing hardball over prices. I have three appointments this week with catering halls...any tips on how I can get them to lower their prices???
Thanks!!!!
NYCHICK
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CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! Post the names of the reception hall so people can give you an idea what to expect.
RedHead
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Good luck and Congrats...
I am not good at playing hardball
Jax430
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Congrats and welcome! I have no bargaining tips though..I'm lousy at that stuff!
heidla
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Congrats!!!!
sandj100304
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Welcome and congrats on your engagement!
July2004Bride
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Congratulations!!! Welcome to the boards!
janet
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congrats on the have fun planning! on the tip about getting things i was only able to get the pricing on the kids food sorry i can't be much more help there! welcome!
Ladybug63
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congrats!!!
MrsBtoBe2005
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Congratulations and Welcome!
AtticaQT
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COngrats!!! I think you might have a hard time getting yoru price down - (we did at least) - we foudn it easier to have them add on options without increasing the price - so if they quote you for example $100 per person you say well can you throw in this also...
dkwife
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congratulations!!
bobbsbride
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Welcome and Congrats!!!
belle31125
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Welcome and congrats!
smitten
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Sorry...naming the halls I'm going to would help :)
This week I'm visiting:
Thatched Cottage The Harbor Club Captain Bills
I'm on a tight budget. I really don't want to go higher than $70pp...I know, I'm talking crazy. I'll try to do the best I can.
SteffieSunshine1
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Yay!!!!
You can usually get lower prices by having an afternoon wedding, or agreeing to a higher guarantee if you will be having a larger wedding.
Congrats & Good Luck!!!
Jan05Bride
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For November, I believe
Thatched Cottage is in that range ($69-$89).
Harbor Club might be a bit more ($89-$110)
GoingNutty
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Chateau La Mer is $70 a person, and they have a smaller room upstairs that would have a lower minimum. It's beautiful, and they are wonderful to work with. Good luck and congrats!
AndreaLMT
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Congrats & Happy Planning!!!
Catsmeow
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Hi, congratulations! My girlfriend got married in only a few months, it's very doable. she got a lot of her stuff at Fabulous Favors. I know that when you deal with the catering hall make it clear to them that you're not getting help from anyone else and if you're getting married so quickly and the date is still free then you're kind of doing them a favor by filling it. Good luck.
