Okay, that's a little dramatic, but still...
We thought we had catering down, like, in August. FI's old coworker was starting his own catering business and FI asked him about doing our wedding. No problem. Tried to get in touch with him from December to now and he hasn't answered his phone or returned calls. We're under 7 months now so now I have to find a caterer ASAP.
Seriously, it's our 2nd big priority (okay... probably about equal with photog) and it's not done. Dear lord!!!
Well, I've been emailing dozens and dozens of caterers. We had a small amount set up because that guy was going to cut most of the service costs so we would essentially be paying for the food and whoever he hired to help him. Well, now that a lot of other things have been bought and had deposits put down, we don't have as much to put in as we'd like. Ugh... So it's been difficult finding someone who has a good rep, we can afford, AND is available for our date (I've already been turned down twice!)
Well, I got a quote back from a caterer today that's right at the max of our budget. So definitely do-able. *Sigh*
I'm wondering if I could even negotiate with him? I mean, it's not sky high and the price pp is $12. Most of the extra is cake cutting, 3 service people, and $100 in taxes.
Do you think I should?