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| Bare Bones continued�
For our example let�s say the bare bones location costs $1,000.00 and gives us the location to use for 6 hours. I will also use the same guest total as in the previous example, 56. And for arguments sake I will also use the same food prices from the previous example but I will add in the service charge based on the total for the food. And we can�t forget tax. Now, we will add our rentals to the above location cost, we�ll use the mid-range of prices for all the rental equipment. Chair = $2.00 Table = $7.50 (round tables that hold 8 people per table) Linens = $8.00 Napkins = $1.00 Glasses = $1.00 China = $0.65 (salad plate, dinner plate, bread plate cake plate, and coffee cup) The accessories $1.50 (shakers, creamers and sugar holders) Bar = $15.00 (for table only) Dance Floor = $135.00 (w/delivery charge) Heaters = $65.00 Arch = $40.00 |
| Remember, this example doesn�t include parking at the location, your cake, your flowers, your DJ, etc.
From the above example you can see that you would be spending just slightly more for the bare bones location than what I paid for my mostly inclusive location. And now that you�ve seen the numbers you�re thinking that since I showed you there isn�t much difference I wasted your time. Well, you can think what you want but keep in mind that this is just an estimate it could be cheaper but it could also be more expensive. And you are forgetting another large factor in planning, time. Most of us have jobs that don�t offer us much time and weekends don�t do much to help because when do most events happen? The Weekend. Vendors are busy and won�t be able to give you the attention you deserve. The all inclusive location takes some of the work off your shoulders. By offering the dance floor rental, catering, chairs, linens, etc., you don�t have to go out in search for those individual vendors. Also, it is very important to keep good records of every site you visit. Most of them have folders or packets that detail their wedding deals, but if you can, ask for a copy of the standard contract they use. Take it home and read through it carefully at your leisure. Some may have clauses in them stating that they (the location) reserve the right to change the room assignment of your party up to the day of the wedding. So, if you have a small wedding of 50 people and the location decides to switch you out of the small ballroom and put you in the larger one that seats 300, it could look pretty empty. I had a location tell me this and I checked them off the list. Most of the time you won�t see a contract until you are ready to book the site and I don�t think that�s a good practice. I like to take my time, and be sure I understand everything. In the heat of the moment you could miss some fine print that could end up being important later. If they really want your business giving you a copy of a contract shouldn�t be a problem, if they refuse ask why. After all, you are looking to book these people to handle your special day, you should feel like you can trust them. Also ask for references, it�s important to try and get some feed back from fellow brides on their experiences with that vendor. And one other thing you should do is look up the business on the Better Business Bureau web site. If you can take a camera with you too, pictures help you see the site from a different perspective. |
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