Parking fee

shelbylove918 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 05:09 PM

Parking fee

ok so I think I found a place to have engagement party but there is a parking fee of 6.00 per car.. now.. is it bad to have people pay for that.. or do I have to pay for that for everyone.. I am inviting aroun 100-150 people.. so if I pay for it , it will add up to like 450.00 or so.. more than the fee for the place.. iI need opinions? what do u guys think?

runnerbride1023 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 05:21 PM

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I know its a lot, but i think you should pay for it. Maybe you can negotiate a deal with the place ahead of time?

Jenna_and_John Posted: Apr 07, 2009 05:22 PM

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I guess I'd be kind of surprised to show up somewhere and have to pay, even though per car it's not that much of a cost. I def see how it would add up for you to pay the entire amount. I'm sorry I'm not giving a direct answer but I'm sure it will work out date twin!!!

Jenna_and_John Posted: Apr 07, 2009 05:22 PM

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Posted by RAK220

I know its a lot, but i think you should pay for it. Maybe you can negotiate a deal with the place ahead of time?

This is a good idea

lori7570 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 05:26 PM

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I would try to negotiate with them. If they aren't accomodating than I would look for another place...that's a lot of money for parking!

shelbylove918 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 05:52 PM

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see the place is a state park.. so thats why they have a fee. not to sure if they will negotiate that.. i hope so.. :(

SummerBride10 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 05:59 PM

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I def. think you should pay. You never know, you may be able to talk them down- even to $5 a car!

MikesBride2B Posted: Apr 07, 2009 06:07 PM

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I recently went to a wedding where they had a paid lot...and my immediate reaction was that I was really P.O.'d and I felt like I was getting ripped off.

Turns out the parking was free for the wedding...but that was my initial reaction so I thought it might help

depoc1011 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 07:00 PM

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see if you could negociate...but i think i would pay for the cars...sorry

Jna2010 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 07:29 PM

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i would be a little surprised (unpleasantly lol sorry to be so blunt) if i had to pay as a guest

eta: thats what the carltun does, charges you extra for valet, which is seriously crap

JAAMS Posted: Apr 07, 2009 08:06 PM

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I think unfortunately that you should probably foot the bill. Try and talk them down though. Or ask if you could somehow be charged afterwards so that way you are only paying for cars that actually come instead of guestimating.

And maybe tell your immediate family and BP what is going on and maybe try and encourage them to carpool?

MarjorieFrank Posted: Apr 07, 2009 08:06 PM

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I would be surprised upon arriving, but I wouldn't mind THAT much. You can always make it eco-friendly and tell people to car pool (since, according to the LI Weddings homepage green is the new black )

Lsorrent Posted: Apr 07, 2009 08:52 PM

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I would be a bit taken back, and somewhat annoyed. I have no problem tipping a valet attendant, b/c that would be expected, but I wouldn't expect to pay for parking at a party I was invited to.

JMO.

Sandradv121 Posted: Apr 08, 2009 09:43 AM

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Why not talk to the place and work out a set price. Negotiate! :)

rocketsummer17 Posted: Apr 08, 2009 09:47 AM

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Try to negotiate with the place...if they wont budge you should pay for everyone's parking (If i was a guest somewhere and had to pay $6 to park my own car I would be a bit angry...)

KatieG2010 Posted: Apr 08, 2009 09:47 AM

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I would be quite pissed and find my own spot outside to park my car- it's not about the money- it's the principle.

If it were my guests (knowing FH's fam) they would be fuming because it should be included... If the place doesnt work something out for you then maybe you should pick up the tab. JMO JMO

shelbylove918 Posted: Apr 08, 2009 11:05 AM

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Thanks so much for the help.. I spoke with FH.. and we decided as annoying as it is.. we are goin to pay for all the parking. he didnt think it was that big of a deal to pay for everyone, but we are definately goin to have to negotiate the price!!! I know its the right etiquette.. I just find it crazy that parking is more then the fee for the place, lol!!!!

Reymiliz Posted: Apr 08, 2009 11:22 AM

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Posted by JAAMS

I think unfortunately that you should probably foot the bill. Try and talk them down though. Or ask if you could somehow be charged afterwards so that way you are only paying for cars that actually come instead of guestimating.

And maybe tell your immediate family and BP what is going on and maybe try and encourage them to carpool?

ITA .... tell them to charge u per car ... and lower it to like 4 bucks ... and also tell ur fam to carpool