We're getting married at the Domes in late fall 2010 and Zilli's Catering just informed us that there's an extra (extra as in $3.50 PER GUEST, extra) charge to use glassware in our reception, rather than "high quality disposable glassware".
Has ANYONE ever heard of an extra charge to use real glassware at a wedding reception? We're really turned off by this and are considering other options, despite having several deposits with the Domes and Zilli's.
Also, what would you say to negotiate with the caterer, if you were us? We already told them that we feel this charge is exorbitant, based on our impression of them as an "upscale caterer" and our assumption that this would be in included service...to which they basically said "too bad".
Any suggestions or personal experience related to this problem could provide would be awesome!
Thanks!