Hi Everyone!
I recently got engaged to by best friend and we set a budget of $20,000 for our wedding. The guest list is around 100-125 people. We went to our first venue on Tuesday and I got very discouraged. We were told that the minimum for the room was 175 people but because we are having a winter wedding they would make an exception! Then we were told the cost per person was $150 plus tax and gratuity (20%) which comes out to a minimum of $19,500 just for food, cake and rental space.
Does anyone know of a great venue that is $100 or less per person in the NY/NJ area? Friends and family of ours have spent $60,000-$80,000 on their weddings and I just feel its outrageous. I can't see spending more than $20,000 for a wedding. Any more than that and I'd rather spend the money on a down payment for a house. Please help!