this is the code for the render ad
Community› Local Wedding Boards› Texas-Dallas and Ft. Worth
Texas-Dallas and Ft. Worth
New Discussion

Rehearsal Dinner - I'm confused?

fryer2012fryer2012 member
10 Comments
in Texas-Dallas and Ft. Worth
I have been trying to get quotes from different restaurants for rehearsal dinner (we have a pretty large group, about 40+ people). 

So far everywhere I have contacted the cost is more than the quotes I am getting for full service catering for 100+ people.

Sooo that said, does anyone know any good rehearsal dinner places in the Plano area?  I want to avoid mexican food because we are serving fajitas at the wedding.  Thus far all of the places I have contacted are over $25pp, I need it to be more like $10-$12pp. 
Photobucket Wedding Countdown Ticker
Report Reply to Post

Re: Rehearsal Dinner - I'm confused?

  • MLandCJMLandCJ member
    1000 Comments Third Anniversary Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    We had our RD dinner in Cedar Hill. A little far from Plano, but it was $20 pp at a steakhouse called "The Ranch".

    I've been to RD dinners at Spring Creek BBQ, but i'm not sure how much they run.

    I remember this AMAZING place to eat in plano called Whiskey Cake. It had little areas that could fit your size party.
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • Jen6862Jen6862 member
    500 Comments Third Anniversary
    edited December 2011
    You should look for cute pizza or burger joints. Those will probably be in that budget range. I haven't been, but I've heard of Fireside Pies--maybe something like that would work.

    Also, did you try somewhere like Maggianos or similar?

    -Jen
    Report Reply
  • MsLaura31MsLaura31
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Fireside is amazing, but expensive.

    We did Spring Creek - it worked really well and was definitely the cheapest option!
    imageWedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Jen6862Jen6862 member
    500 Comments Third Anniversary
    edited December 2011
    Good to know!

    Also, the more I thought about it I wondered if you couldn't get away with a place that does family style dining? Italian or Chinese. Just a thought!
    Report Reply
  • courtski2004courtski2004 member
    Seventh Anniversary 1000 Comments 25 Love Its Name Dropper
    edited December 2011
    We had Sonny Bryan's cater our RH for 50 ppl and with the full service option of the additional $125 it was very reasonable. They can come anywhere you want; we had ours in the Church gathering hall. I really wanted to feed our OOT guests some yummy Texas BBQ, and everyone loved it. We bought cacti for table decor and had red checkered picnic tablecloths...very casual and fun!
    The total amount was less than $750 and it included choices of 2 meats, beans, potato salad, cole slaw, iced tea and cookies. We upgraded to have cobbler, which was an additional $1/pp. The 2 meat option is $10.99/pp, one meat is $9.99/pp and 3 meats is $11.99.
    HTH!
    Report Reply
  • professorscienceprofessorscience member
    5000 Comments Third Anniversary 25 Love Its Name Dropper
    edited December 2011

    You are getting married at Event 1013, right?  In that area you might check out Jorg's or Zanata, although they might be a little expensive.  They would definitely give you a unique experience.  Urban Crust might be good, too, but I don't think they have space for a crowd that big.

    Outside of downtown Plano but not terribly far away there is a Spaghetti Warehouse, and then just up 75 there are tons of restaurants you could check out (including a Spring Creek BBQ, I think).

    There's also Love and War in Texas at Plano Pkwy and 75. 

    Anniversary

    image

    image

    Report Reply
  • fryer2012fryer2012 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_rehearsal-dinner-im-confused?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:cbeb6ddc-5423-425b-b0f5-521a35efe2a4Post:e3bb7370-df9a-4c56-908e-f0022417e9fb">Re: Rehearsal Dinner - I'm confused?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Good to know! Also, the more I thought about it I wondered if you couldn't get away with a place that does family style dining? Italian or Chinese. Just a thought!
    Posted by Jen6862[/QUOTE]

    One of the quotes I got was from Bucca Di Beppo which is family style dining and the beginning package is $25 per person, realistically we could all go eat there and order from the menu and pay way less than that.  I thought it was a bit ridiculous for IN restaurant pricing.  and that does not include gratuity obviously.
    Photobucket Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • fryer2012fryer2012 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I should also add that typically in my family for rehearsal dinners we just do back yard BBQ style and its very relaxed.  The reason we are doing a restaurant is bc our venue is about an hour away from where we are living and all of our guests are primarily from OOT.  I want something where there is room for people to mingle and not be stuffed into a corner! FMIL has gererously offered to pay and she said that she things $500-$600 is fair but that if its more thats ok.  I just really really don't want to go over budget as I think its rude when someone else is offering to pay.
    Photobucket Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • courtski2004courtski2004 member
    Seventh Anniversary 1000 Comments 25 Love Its Name Dropper
    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_rehearsal-dinner-im-confused?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:cbeb6ddc-5423-425b-b0f5-521a35efe2a4Post:0d48387b-48ad-4493-96db-094ebe7510d9">Re: Rehearsal Dinner - I'm confused?</a>:
    [QUOTE]FMIL has gererously offered to pay and she said that she things $500-$600 is fair but that if its more thats ok.  I just really really don't want to go over budget as I think its rude when someone else is offering to pay.
    Posted by fryer2012[/QUOTE]

    Has she given any suggestions for where <em>they</em> would like to have it? If the pricing that you are getting consistently exceeds the $500-$600 budget, it may be good for her to be involved just so that she can see first hand what she is up against.
    Report Reply
  • bigbabyfacebigbabyface member
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011

    have you tried olive garden? they have alot of family styled food that are fairly priced. maggianos is pretty good too because their food is extremely large portioned.

    Whiskey cake is pretty good, like Courtney suggested, but it's not the best priced. and honestly after going there numerous times the only thing me, and 5 other people only enjoyed the alcoholic drinks and the whiskey cake, everything else was more or less sub par. (which i would go there just for the cake....mmmmmm)


    fireside pies is a tad pricey, but i think if you do pizzas and salads its actually decently priced. their sangria is amazing as well, and the resturant is adorable.

    Anniversary My Bio updated 01/18/2011
    Report Reply
  • sdt24sdt24
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    red hot and blue?? I've never been there but I think it's bbq and fairly cheap.
    Report Reply
  • Jay&MarissaJay&Marissa
    1000 Comments Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    Try Love & War in Texas--they have an awesome banquet room and I think their menu is reasonable
    Click Here for Bio Image and video hosting by TinyPic Married June 12, 2010!
    Report Reply
  • bobbileighbbobbileighb
    1000 Comments Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    There is an italian restaurant in Plano called Cafe Amore that we looked into and really considered before going with Dave and Busters.  It is definitely more casual dining and they have a cute little area upstairs that would be great for a party your size.  They have group menus starting at 15pp for drinks, salad, entree, and dessert.  Also, it is BYOB so you can bring your own wine if you want.
    Planning bio and FOR SALE Image and video hosting by TinyPic
    Report Reply
  • fryer2012fryer2012 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_rehearsal-dinner-im-confused?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:cbeb6ddc-5423-425b-b0f5-521a35efe2a4Post:d02df7bc-ceac-4040-a039-7b80f9ecf372">Re: Rehearsal Dinner - I'm confused?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Rehearsal Dinner - I'm confused? : Has she given any suggestions for where they would like to have it? If the pricing that you are getting consistently exceeds the $500-$600 budget, it may be good for her to be involved just so that she can see first hand what she is up against.
    Posted by courtski2004[/QUOTE]

    Everyone is from OOT, including FMIL.  She is in CA and does not know the first thing about the area, not has she ever planned a large event and she eloped in Vegas when she was first married when she was18 so she has never planned a wedding or anything to do with one.  I know that I can do it within her budget its just a matter of finding a place to do it.  I think I have found some good suggestions on here through from you girls which is what I was looking for. It just seemed odd to me that I have found caterers to come do an event for me for less than what I have been able to find for a rehearsal dinner at a restaurant.
    Photobucket Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • fryer2012fryer2012 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_rehearsal-dinner-im-confused?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:cbeb6ddc-5423-425b-b0f5-521a35efe2a4Post:9ab79cc1-78bf-4941-96d6-178943772f73">Re: Rehearsal Dinner - I'm confused?</a>:
    [QUOTE]You are getting married at Event 1013, right?  In that area you might check out Jorg's or Zanata, although they might be a little expensive.  They would definitely give you a unique experience.  Urban Crust might be good, too, but I don't think they have space for a crowd that big. Outside of downtown Plano but not terribly far away there is a Spaghetti Warehouse, and then just up 75 there are tons of restaurants you could check out (including a Spring Creek BBQ, I think). There's also Love and War in Texas at Plano Pkwy and 75. 
    Posted by professorscience[/QUOTE]

    I am goign to check into Spaghetti Warehouse for sure.  Thank you :)  Also, I did look at Urban Crust bc it came highly recommended but my FI is VERY picky and I know he would not eat anything off their menu. :(
    Photobucket Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • professorscienceprofessorscience member
    5000 Comments Third Anniversary 25 Love Its Name Dropper
    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_rehearsal-dinner-im-confused?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:cbeb6ddc-5423-425b-b0f5-521a35efe2a4Post:0660c55b-a636-43a6-b9b6-8566d1bdd92e">Re: Rehearsal Dinner - I'm confused?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Rehearsal Dinner - I'm confused? : I am goign to check into Spaghetti Warehouse for sure.  Thank you :) <strong> Also, I did look at Urban Crust bc it came highly recommended but my FI is VERY picky and I know he would not eat anything off their menu. :(
    </strong>Posted by fryer2012[/QUOTE]

    He is crazy.  It is delicious.  My FI is really picky, too.  We always make our own with goat cheese, grilled chicken, and portabella mushrooms.  Mmmmmm.  =)
    Anniversary

    image

    image

    Report Reply
  • pattcpattc member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I second Cafe Amore in Plano - that would be a good and reasonable choice.
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards