after all you know they will jack up the price once they hear the word wedding...... I want something nice but not over the top, and I don't want to over pay for anything...
I look at catering menu's and they are nice and resonably priced but then you go to another page with pretty much the same food and the prices are inflated by up to 30-50%
2006-12-24 17:36:45 · 14 answers · asked by drkbabe73 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
the only thing I can think of that would be "more " would be the amount of service, but tell me, but did you ever feel like too many was just "too much" know what I mean ?
we're not having a wedding cake... not doing anything elaborate food wise... .. just want the space and the food nothing else would be diffrent oh and of course the alcohol .....lol but that's usually and included if you ask either way
2006-12-24 17:51:47 · update #1
yeah, ask them why the mark up for weddings... You can't hide it from them forever.. They just might not show up to your 'wedding' when they find out.
you can always look for somebody else.
2006-12-24 17:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by professorminh 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should tell the catering company all of the details...
Chances are they aren't offering 5 course sit-down dinners to companies as an option for the holiday party...only weddings get those choices. Things like that take time and a lot of effort to coordinate and that is why it costs so much more.
If you're looking to cut costs, then I suggest you do heavy hors d'ouvres during the reception...there are ways to get around spending an exorbitant amount of money on catering, but your choices will be limited. If the catering company is any good, they will be able to work within your budget and will create a lovely event.
2006-12-25 04:03:31 · answer #2 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's wrong. You are planning to start off your marriage being deceitful. What does this say about your outlook on life in general, and about your desirability as a spouse?
Anyway, the caterer's deserve to be dealt with honestly and with integrity. Dishonesty leads to mistrust and bad relations. At the very least, you'd end up having disgruntled servers present at your wedding, and that's very unfair to your guests. It is also unethical.
It is better to be open and honest with the caterers. Tell them it's a wedding, but that you are taken aback by the inflated prices. You may be surprised to find out that there are additional services and considerations that you do not realize, that warrants the additional fees.
2006-12-24 22:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by eagle 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should expect the same service from the catering company whether it is a private affair or a wedding (and the same pricing). Decide your menu and budget before you talk to them. Watch out for nickle and diming on items such as ice and linens (in my opinion ice should be free or tell them you'll send someone out to buy ice from the store). Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate....get quotes from lots of different caterers so that you can find out the best quote and negotiate by saying...so and so is only charging x for this item. It is their reputation on the line, and if they typically overcharge, then they will eventually lose business.
2006-12-25 11:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by Jenny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guess it depends on what services are you expecting from the company.
Is there something extra "Wedding like" that you're adding to the usual service?
I'd suggest maybe just avoid using the "Wedding" word. & if someone complains about it during the event they'll be hard up trying to justify an extra amount to the bill after the quotes...
Then I'd be looking for a local equilivant to the Australian Department of "Fair Trading"
2006-12-24 17:49:35 · answer #5 · answered by Rai A 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not. I've read in bridal books that it's best not to tell the caterer that it's a wedding because they inflate their prices just because they can. That's why wedding dresses are so expensive - because they're for weddings - not necessarily because the quality is any better.
Keep mum on the wedding and you won't be cheated like so many brides are.
2006-12-25 14:17:02 · answer #6 · answered by Galoshes 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It isn't wrong, so long as you don't need any special services. Check the length of time allowed for the parties...sometimes the non-wedding prices include a much shorter amount of time than you would want for a wedding reception.
2006-12-25 11:55:15 · answer #7 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best is to just stick to what is affordable for you i think you can never go wrong with a buffet its a set amount per head and people actually eat as much as they like it is very important to tell them its your wedding or they will not give you the standard of food you are paying for anyway..
2006-12-24 19:32:10 · answer #8 · answered by sunshine 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the services you're going to demand from this caterer. I think it's wrong to mislead a caterer, to make them think they're making food for simply a larger family gathering, when in fact they're planning someone's wedding menu. -- To be honest, you're the one who will be short ended the most.
2006-12-24 17:47:27 · answer #9 · answered by jedi_junkie05 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes that word means more money...What i did is say it was a family reunion...It does not matter what its really for, they cant change the price once they see its a wedding....
2006-12-24 17:54:22 · answer #10 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋