Q. I need to know what is more
affordable. I want to have my reception
at a banquet facility that includes the
following:
- Buffet dinner
(salad, 3 meats, veg., potato, rolls,
cheese and meat tray)
- wedding cake
- full bar (5 hours)
- set up and clean up
- linens/china
- champagne toast
- they don\'t charge
if the reception runs over.
- fully decorated
bridal table
- they will also
cater to all of the details (florist,
photographer, limo services) at no
additional cost.
We tell them what florist, etc we want
to use and they make the arrangement and
see that those vendors follow through
with their contract so we don\'t have to
have that worry.The cost is 35.99 per
person
My mother, feels that it would be
cheaper to rent a hall, bring in our own
cater, alcohol, linens, decorations,
etc. Everything would have a separate
cost in doing this. Plus, we would have
to decorate ourselves and clean up.
Along with tending to the different
service vendors to assure everything is
delivered on time.
I need to know which way is more
affordable and where where I can find
the average cost of doing everything
separately. I am not sure how to
convince my mother that 35.99 a person
is not an unreasonable price
thank you for any advice you could give
me
A. If you want to compare prices,
contact a banquet hall and ask for their
prices, then contact a rental store
(look in your phone book) and ask them
for prices for linens, decorations,
champagne fountain, utensils, etc., then
you would have to contact a caterer.
You can always find things that are less
expensive if you work at it, however, I
agree with you. You have to look at
cleaning up, setting up, making sure the
food continues to be distributed among
the guest. Even if you brought in your
own caterer, he or she will still charge
per person or per plate. You are right
about the rental too, you have to RENT
EVERYTHING and that can get pricey!!!
Sounds like you have found a great deal
at this reception site that you have
chosen. The main idea is this is your
wedding. Do you like the reception site
and is that what you want? Or, do you
want to take the time to pick and choose
among different caterers, pick out the
utensils, plates, linens, napkins,
decorations, etc.? Also, if your mother
does not want to have to take the time
to worry about setting up and cleaning
up then you should go with the place
that is all inclusive. (I personally
love those places because the
responsibility is with them).
Finally, you actually will save cost and
have more fun by choosing a place such
as the one for $35.99. I do not live in
your area so I do not know the prices
around there but it sounds reasonable.
With the reception site taking care of
everything, you will not have to hire a
wedding planner, pay clean up cost, set
up cost with your florist, etc.
As a professional, if your budget
allows, sounds like you have found a
great deal!!!! But again, this is YOUR
wedding day!!
Best wishes,
Patty Hansen
ForeverWed.com Wedding Consultant |
$17.95/Pack of 24
