We're about 8 guests short of our minimum with only 2 weeks to go. I have already accounted for the vendors. I'm annoyed because we've had people call us and cancel, many people said they were definitely bringing dates and now aren't and there's still some who haven't even responded (even with follow up calls). I've called our hall and they said we still have to pay. I would understand if we were 20 or 30 people short. Do all halls do this?
MarcellaBella
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for the most part, YES.. they do..
Scoop
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see if they can throw something extra in...maybe another station at cocktail or more dessert.
jenny2penny
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lmm0922
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That's a good idea. Thanks!
StayandJohn
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You can have some of my guest I think John invited everyone he has ever known.
kelly6273
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You can have some of mine too. I invited 18 more than our room holds!!!
karen32
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definitely see if you're hall will throw in some extras (carving station, ice sculpture, extra desert)
good luck!!!!!!!!!
kelly6273
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You could always invite us...
julybride444
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we'll come !!!
CutieLipps
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Isn't there anyone you can invite last minute - like neighbors, people at work, people that were on a 'B' list? I would NOT want to pay for like $1000 for people that weren't there.
lmm0922
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We sent B and C list invites. Part of the problem is the wedding is the Friday night of memorial weekend so the secondary invitees had already made plans. We already invited people from work. If the singles just brought dates we would be over the minimum! Believe me I don't want the 'dinners' to go to waste.
violetfairy
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What's this? We're all crashing lmm's wedding? No problem, lmm! We're on the case! No free dinner will go to waste!
lmm0922
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Great!!!
christine1221
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I agree with the others ... give them a call & tell them that you know you'll be under the minimum #. figure out what the dollar amount is & convert it into extras.
Maybe you can get vienese hour, or an additional station during cocktails, or an additional hour thrown on to the reception. There are lots of ways to get your money's worth. If there is a restaurant, then maybe they can give you a free dinner for you & hubby after the HM.
Talk to them about the options. If you have to spend the money, then at least get something good for it!
