Is any one familiar with this type of payment structure? The venue we are set on charges that way and I want to be at least somewhat informed of how that usually works before I contact them to make arrangements.
The price is $260 per person. It includes the venue; 4-Hour Open Bar; 1-Hour Butler Passed Hors d'oeuvres; all linens, chaircovers, etc.; centerpieces; Four-Course Plated Meal; Tableside Wine Service; the wedding cake; and the B&G hotel room for the night of.
At first I thought this was pretty spendy, but after more consideration I realized it isn't really unreasonable given that it is a place of historical significance. Additionally, I am planning this wedding from across the country so having nearly everything included will be worth the extra cost.
But I'm curious, who is included in that $260 charge? I mean, I am OK with paying that for my adult guests, but what about children under 12 who won't be drinking the alcohol or likely even eating the "fancy" food? We have at least two dozen children in this category. And what about the photographer, DJ, videographer, etc.? I don't want them to starve but I definitely don't want to pay $260 for them!
And the wedding cake? Will there be a large range of options and flavors or is it a standard cake? FI and I would like to forego the liquor for a few choice microbrews. Can I expect that to be an option? I guess I just don't understand how a per person cost works when a generic wedding cake may cost a few hundered dollars whereas an elaborate one could cost $1000.
Any one have any experience with this type of venue? Anything I should be aware of? Questions I should ask I might not think of opposed to an "a la carte" venue?