Things I should have in the Contract for my Hall.

prinses777 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 12:57 PM

Things I should have in the Contract for my Hall.

OK!!! So my FH and I think we finally decided on a place...

What are some things that everyone wanted to make sure that they had in there contract when giving down payment.

Please help me out here!! Thanks Girls!

jes81276 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 01:10 PM

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Price per plate (w/tax and service charge)
Any extras that you want
Time of the wedding (and how many hours)
Guaranteed # of people

Ronkonkomonga Posted: Aug 21, 2005 01:36 PM

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price that they are giving you for vendors and children - it should not be the same, so make sure you get it in writing.

also the timing of payments.

PegaLega Posted: Aug 21, 2005 03:04 PM

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cancellation policy-and what happens if the payments are not made on time-all of our payments are due the 1st of the month-but we have until the 10th of the month for them to recieve it-and if they dont they can make us pay for the whole thing
HTH

enjft Posted: Aug 21, 2005 03:05 PM

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cake cutting fee

Soccer_Girl Posted: Aug 21, 2005 03:07 PM

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aje78 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 04:00 PM

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I never heard of a cake cutting fee-does every place charge you for that???

KerriSteve Posted: Aug 21, 2005 04:05 PM

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I was dumb.. I didn't ask any questions.
I'm not really sure what my contract says.

I think you should have...
Price per person
Start & fin times
House fee
price of extras
Anything they 'throw in free'

Marie0157 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 08:06 PM

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What is a cake cutting fee. I have never heard of this. thanks

CC59 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 08:42 PM

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What is a cake cutting fee. I have never heard of this. thanks

If you bring in a cake from a bakery the halls sometimes charge you a cake cutting fee. If your hall provides the cake for you then you won't have one (i think this is correct at least).

Make sure the contract states which room your CH and reception will be in and starting to ending times.

prinses777 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 09:08 PM

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Thanks Girls!!

Any other things??

I am not having our reception at an everyday wedding hall... which is why I am so stressed on having everything in the contract.

I have heard on this thread, that with this place you need to be very specific with every detail.

MrsMichel07 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 09:34 PM

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Any more.....????

MrsMichel07 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 09:49 PM

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lrs2005 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 10:24 PM

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I asked for a breakdown for fees for:
price per person
include all alcohol
all food
apps
hourderves (how many passed trays and what number of each)
entres (what choices? beef, chicken, fish, vegetarian)
carving stations
what is included in cocktail hour
caviar
lampchops
sushi
desserts
cake
etc

price for mater de
waiters per table
captains
ladies room attendant
coat check person
car vallets
banquet manager

taxes

MrsMichel07 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 10:31 PM

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Posted by lrs2005

I asked for a breakdown for fees for:
price per person
include all alcohol
all food
apps
hourderves (how many passed trays and what number of each)
entres (what choices? beef, chicken, fish, vegetarian)
carving stations
what is included in cocktail hour
caviar
lampchops
sushi
desserts
cake
etc

price for mater de
waiters per table
captains
ladies room attendant
coat check person
car vallets
banquet manager

taxes

lol

lrs2005 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 10:34 PM

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Posted by MrsMichel07

lol

why lol?

MrsMichel07 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 10:40 PM

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Posted by lrs2005

Posted by MrsMichel07

lol

why lol?

no it's just that I didn't think to be that detailed.

Do you really think I need to be?

lrs2005 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 10:52 PM

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Posted by MrsMichel07

Posted by lrs2005

Posted by MrsMichel07

lol

why lol?

no it's just that I didn't think to be that detailed.

Do you really think I need to be?

I did not want to be stuck with any last minute surprises. I did not select the hourderves, apps or entres, etc when I signed the contract, but I did negotiate that I would have 15 hourderves instead of the offered 10, that I would get a vegetarian option in addition to the beef, chicken and fish, and things like that. I got them to reduce the total price per person and the price of each of the added things.

MrsMichel07 Posted: Aug 21, 2005 10:53 PM

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Oh okay.. I see why you were so detailed.... thanks!

PegaLega Posted: Aug 21, 2005 11:13 PM

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My contract stated these things

Day of function
Date of function
Type of affair
Time of affair
Minimum #
My contact info
Halls contact info
Room for CH-with time
Room for Dinner-with time
Price per guest
tax and gratuity
What my menu includes
What services are included:
Butler service, bartenders, champagne
toast, wedding cake-etc.
Prices of children and vendors
Parking facilities
Choices of table linens
Overtime per hour
Break down of payments and due dates
Amount of final payment and when it is due and how you can pay for it
Cancellation policy and payment policy

HTH and Good Luck