http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Forum: Maine en Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:57:28 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/caterers#post-60057 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:58:33 +0000 tiramisu 60057@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Our final catering bill (which includes dishes, silverware, setup, gratuity for 6 servers and 2 bartenders, ice, passed hors d'oeuvres, plated salad, buffet, cake cutting and tax) was $45 pp.&nbsp; This is on the low end of what we found though, in Southern Maine. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/caterers#post-59725 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:50:59 +0000 SoCalBeachGirl 59725@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>It all depends on the location, there is no &quot;average&quot; price since the level of quality will vary from place to place.</p> <p>The poster above is right, if it's at a venue that already has all the stuff, the price should include everything.&nbsp; But if you pick a venue that is a blank slate, then the caterer needs to charge extra for a rental company to bring all the tables, chairs, etc. and that adds up quickly.</p> <p>It will all depend whether you want to be more creative and create your own space, or just go with the flow and pick what the venue offers.</p> <p>Don't be afraid to ask each venue what their per person price includes.&nbsp; Tax, service charge, gratuity, etc. are sometimes tacked on separately to make the per person price seem lower.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/caterers#post-59723 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:42:27 +0000 lisachang79 59723@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>If you have a hotel, it is inclusive of linens, table, silverware.&nbsp; If you use only a catering company they are usually only giving you the cost of food only and all the other stuff is extra</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/caterers#post-59722 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:39:53 +0000 willworkforpeonies 59722@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>What is an average price for a caterer? The inclusive hotels I have found are anywhere from $80+ but I understand this includes tables, chairs, dishes, etc.&nbsp; Some prices I have found are around $20 or sometimes less - does this not include service or plates?&nbsp; Other places say you should average about $50pp.&nbsp; It seems like there is a large discrepency - am I missing something?&nbsp; What is normal? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/welcome-to-the-maine-board#post-52616 Wed, 21 May 2008 21:14:18 +0000 willworkforpeonies 52616@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Also planning from away - but the wedding isn't until next summer. I would really like to be along the coast somewhere but all the 'traditional?' places listed on places like the knot are out of our budget; aka $15,000 min for reception or $110 per person for venue rental ONLY.&nbsp; We are probably inviting around 120p.&nbsp; The event will be sort of vintage modern... I couldn't live without clean modern lines but I am also planning on throwing in some vintage elements to take a little of the edge off and throw in a romantic/elegant vibe - birdcage veil?&nbsp; Things could happen - Colors I am thinking shades of lime/kelly green and white with accents of navy.&nbsp; That is the other issue I have with the 'typical' reception venues, no maroon curtains/gold accents/etc..... I would be thrilled with an all white space - which is why I'm thinking tent? Any recommendations you can make my life a whole lot easier!! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/welcome-to-the-maine-board#post-52216 Wed, 21 May 2008 08:19:30 +0000 downeastwedding 52216@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I'm getting married on Labor Day weekend in Maine.&nbsp; I'm planning my wedding from away (ugh!) and I've relied a ton on weddingbee for ideas.&nbsp; It's great.&nbsp; I also LOVE ms. tiramisu's posts because we have a lot of similarities in our wedding - on the coast, blue, totally in a tent (ugh again!), similar first dance tastes... </p> <p>Willworkforpeonies - what part of Maine are you thinking about for your wedding?&nbsp; I'm from Southern Maine, but getting married on Penobscot Bay (downeast).&nbsp; After planning for a while, I've got lots of ideas about venues. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/welcome-to-the-maine-board#post-52108 Tue, 20 May 2008 20:16:27 +0000 tiramisu 52108@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hi there!</p> <p>You might have read about it, but I'm getting married at a private home in southern maine.&nbsp; Do you need ideas for venues?&nbsp; Mr. T and I looked at SO many!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/welcome-to-the-maine-board#post-52078 Tue, 20 May 2008 19:21:10 +0000 willworkforpeonies 52078@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I am a Maine bride but have yet to find that perfect reception site - </p> <p>Where are you guys tying the knot??&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/welcome-to-the-maine-board#post-50140 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:04:34 +0000 mainebride08 50140@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Another Mainer here :) </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/welcome-to-the-maine-board#post-50137 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:00:43 +0000 BelaRous 50137@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I looooove weddingbee...I accidentally found it a while ago, but lost track after I became Knot-obsessed. I'm now motivated to return :-) </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/welcome-to-the-maine-board#post-50109 Wed, 14 May 2008 18:19:41 +0000 meganmarieca 50109@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>hey, i don't know much about weddingbee (and i'm scared to find out what i've been missing just 10 days before my wedding), but i'm here to check it out!&nbsp; maine ladies have been my rocks in wedding planning. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/welcome-to-the-maine-board#post-49730 Wed, 14 May 2008 07:51:18 +0000 tiramisu 49730@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>wow!&nbsp; a board just for the Maine brides... I know there are a few out there... introduce yourselves! :) </p>