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Why do you feel it is rude? You should never settle for anything you don't want or can't afford, especially if it is part of a preset package. If you don't want something, speak up right away.
I do not think it is rude to ask at all! You should get what you want. Really, the worse they can do is say no.
Not rude at all. I definately plan to play hard ball with my reception venue. If I'm paying 4k in food alone they can definately work with me to make something things happen. Places jack up prices 90% of the time because they expect people to haggle with them a little.
It can never hurt to ask. Our venue had language about not bringing in outside wine and we had that changed even though it was in the "standard" portion of the contract and we might not even want to bring in wine-just did not want to feel restricted.
Are you bringing in an outside wedding cake or will they be providing it for you? A lot of places here charge hefty "cake slicing charges" anywhere from $3-8/pp so make sure they would not hit you with those.
Good luck with it,
It is not rude at all.. you are trying to customize your event.. you should feel like you can ask for anything. When we were looking at venues we asked LOT of questions.. can we get the price lower if we go with less selection at the bar, what if we don't serve alcohol durring dinner, what if one of our meal selections is vegetarian....
The worst thing they can do is say no.., right?
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FI are going to have a proper meeting with the venue tonight to discuss the contract before we sign on the dotted line, I want to ask them if I can omit items from the food package to lower cost per head.
They upgrade the food package to next level if you are having the wedding on a Friday, which we are!
These are the packages:
Cocktail - $69pp
Appetisers
10 selections of Finger Food
Dessert Syle Celebration Cake
Fruit & Cheese
Tea and Coffee
Blend of Cocktail and Sitdown - $79pp
Extensive Appetisers
House made bread
Alternate serves main course
potato & veg sides
Dessert Syle Celebration Cake
Tea and Coffee
Traditional Sit Down - $89pp
Canapes
House made bread
alternate of 2 entrees
Alternate serves main course
potato & veg sides
2 dessets or Dessert Syle Celebration Cake
Cheese and fruit selection
Tea and Coffee
So if we get the blend of cocktail and sit down and that will be upgraded to traditional and cost $79pp, if I ask to omit the cheese and fruit selection and serve wedding cake instead of the dessert or dessert style cake can I ask them to reduce the price? And if so, what do you think would be a fair amount?