In Suite receptions -- total cost??

[Deleted User]

I guess I never thought of this .... and so many people are going this route.  Is it really much cheaper than having the reception at a private room in a restraurant?  Right now most venues are going to cost between 65-100 bucks per person.  With catering and the suite itself what is the PP approximate amount?  I want to make sure my guests are full ... can you do a sit down for 60 plus people in a suite? 

Thanks a bunch- Adrian

Aeboyde

I am wondering about the same thing. I am looking at $60/person at a restaurant, which doesn't include appetizers, drinks or a cake, but the main entrees are nice. We also have a 2 hour time limit, so we won't be doing a first dance or anything like that.

fendifan

I've been to a few in-suite receptions and none have ever been sit-down dinners. They have been either buffet style or just been appetizers. One thing I've experienced is that with so many people in a small room, it tends to get hot in there very quickly, even with the AC on. It might be OK for a guest, but guys in suits or a bride in a dress might be another issue. 

Good luck!!

ebonyivory10

The costs will probably depend a lot on how many people you have and the style of restaurants you are comparing the insuite to.

When I was researching for our wedding, the in-suite option was not much cheaper than restaurants we were looking at. Our main concerns with having an in-suite reception were: not having enough food, having to figure out a cake vendor on our own, and we just didn't like the idea of everyone standing while they were eating in case there were not enough places to sit. The in-suite girls have all said that there is lots of food, but our reception was at a main dinner time so we wanted to serve more than heavy apps. A good way to save money on an in-suite is to get food only from them and buy liquor separately.

The things I do like about Masterpiece are the fact you get to keep whatever alchol you don't drink (if you do the liquor option) and the price they quote you includes gratuity.

aerinpegadrak

Our total cost for our wedding in Vegas came to about $7K for 40 people.  The reception food and booze was $30/person, but really, the only cost of our in-suite reception was the food.  We ran music off my laptop, didn't bother with much decoration, and put together the "cake" for about $90 total.  The bulk of the rest of the budget went to photography/videography, and then things like 2 nights in the suite, paying for 7 girls to have hair done, 3 additional hosted meals, the bus for the photo tour, and the usual attire/stationery costs ate up the rest.  Since we did the ceremony and 2 of the 3 other meals out of the suite as well, we found it to be extraordinarily cost-effective.

60 people is a LOT for most of the suites.  It got pretty warm up there with just 40, and a lot of us (including the groom) were sitting on the floor.  You might check out the Stardust suite at the Orleans, which is a lot bigger than most of the ones on the Strip.

jusstice

Our in-suite @ the Stardust Suite ran about $70 p/p for @ 50 people.  We had the buffet with tons of food and the alcohol pacakge.  The suite had plenty of sitting space so the guests ate comfortably.  It was also large enought for my group so we we able to fit in a karaoke/dj with small dance space.

wallacje

I think it depends on what you want to do or what your budget allows. The in suite idea is great because it's different, totally not your typically wedding reception at all. They give you more of the one on one time with your guests that a big ballroom may not necessarily allow for.  But in the end, its really what makes your and your FI happy that matters.

I'm spending $2100 for 2 connecting rooms, Media Suite and the 1050 sqft room that can be accessed from it, food delivered and set up from Maggianos for 75 people (every one will be stuffed for sure), alcohol, cake, and decorations, and poissibly favors, although everyone I've ever received at a wedding has always ended up in the trash.

For me it keeps me within budget and is still nice. Plus the next day, we go back to reality and my new life, which is worth far more to me than spending a ton on one day, but that's just me.

stinkerbell6879

For us the Vista, Masterpiece Cuisine, Drinks ended up running approx $40pp. So a savings but not huge and also it is going to depend on what YOU want for your reception. There is no sit down meals unless you have a very small group and can have tables brought in.

Sara191431

@jusstice - Can you tell me how much the Stardust Suite ran you per night?  Also, can you get ouside catering in there do you know?  There isn't a bedroom in there it doesn't look like is that correct?  TIA!

jusstice

I booked the Stardust for the one night.  I got the keys at noon and the hotel set everything up for the party.  You can not get outside food at the Stardust because you have to book it through the catering department.  There was a minimum cost based on food/beverage purchase.  You also get this adjoining mega-suite for the night which has two bedrooms, bathrooms, huge living room/bar.  It was gorgeous and that is where my hubby and I I spent the wedding night.

kareevan

Masterpiece has a $600 minimum so if you can start there and work in enough food thats not a bad route. and also looking around for bulk liqours at sams club or lee's discount liquor. We are at $5k for 40 people in-suite media suite mandalay bay. that $5k is for my entire wedding...i had some hookups

dvohnout

For the suite, food, and booze, we spent $35 pp. I really don't think you can beat it. We got to do all the wedding things we wanted, and weren't rushed out of a restaurant. I wouldn't change a thing.

[Deleted User]

how was the food?  and is the hotel far from the strip.  We are getting married at Caesars.

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wallacje

I'm having maggianos deliver and setup for my in suite. I love their and we are having a full meal, appetizers, salad and 4 main dishes.  I found them to be more economical for what I wanted. Cupcakes for dessert- not sure from where yet though.

[Deleted User]

Thanks for your info ... did any of you have tables and chairs brought in?  Did anyone have problems bringing in outside catering?  I don't want to sneak around.

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