Swan Club Question

I went to two places in Long Island yesterday... Swan Club and Venetian Yacht Club.

I was dead set on booking with Beckwith but then I saw that at SC I could afford an evening wedding with only a minimum of 75 ppl. I dont think I have ever seen this. The price I was quoted was $98 pp for a Saturday night in September 2009 and this includes a vienesse table.

I really wanted a beach wedding but I cant afford an evening wedding and I cant meet the minimum. SC gives us the option but I wont have the beach theme.

My questions is...Has anyone negotiated a lower price with the RH...especially SC?

When we went to the tour I noticed there werent any chair coverings...I really think that chair covers make a difference and that adds at least $3 pp for the reception along then if you add another $3 for the ceremony (I will see if I can get double duty chair covers)...

But I wanted to hear some advice and if anyone is willing to share there cost info it would be really appreciated.

Thanks