tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004941700712112332.post4484001108371612064..comments2022-11-15T03:35:29.005-08:00Comments on Dress Floozy Anonymous: You see, what had happened was....Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103629258448693678noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004941700712112332.post-36398189571377939382010-08-05T19:01:27.306-07:002010-08-05T19:01:27.306-07:00Thanks everyone for the advice. I had really never...Thanks everyone for the advice. I had really never thought about us doing the simple hors d'oeuvres ourselves...chesse, crackers, fruits, and veggies. That seems totally doable! I have a few more caterers I'm gonna contact, but y'all's encouragement means a lot. Sometimes I just need to take a break from it all, ya know?Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04103629258448693678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004941700712112332.post-61564916913327170522010-08-04T23:02:53.165-07:002010-08-04T23:02:53.165-07:00ditto other commenters, it will get better, just g...ditto other commenters, it will get better, just get some more quotes, and see if there is a self cater option, have favorite people, aunts, moms, etc make some snack dishes and do the buffet. you can find a way to save soo much money, dont give up. good luckCyndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03993256987784714244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004941700712112332.post-22057123779314441542010-07-30T16:02:15.372-07:002010-07-30T16:02:15.372-07:00For me, it's the location. Location is my num...For me, it's the location. Location is my number one most important thing about the wedding, and I REALLY want to get married over looking the ocean in California. I'm also on a strict budget (we're looking at about $12,000). These two things do not go well together, so I avoid venue hunting now because it makes me super anxious and depressed. And that's bad because the venue is the thing we need to book first! Ugh, I hate it. And honestly, I can't help you on a solution except to say that if you look hard, you'll eventually come up with good, cheaper options.nicoliolihpfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13458212893830870874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004941700712112332.post-7838427423770146502010-07-28T12:11:12.641-07:002010-07-28T12:11:12.641-07:00I know it is overwheleming... all at once is hard ...I know it is overwheleming... all at once is hard to handle but hang in there. Taxes are a must... but I agree with Hayley, get more than one estimate, you'll be surprised what deals you can getSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016963796201775781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004941700712112332.post-51826349192406881302010-07-28T11:11:56.962-07:002010-07-28T11:11:56.962-07:00definetly shop around. the first 3 places we looke...definetly shop around. the first 3 places we looked at were several thousand over my budget and we finally found someone who was in our budget and willing to work with it, and his food was incredible! Just be firm, tell them what you want to spend upfront- they can make it work!Tovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02815322729557119070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004941700712112332.post-10712436088019127832010-07-28T04:03:52.380-07:002010-07-28T04:03:52.380-07:00Get more than one estimate. Seriously. I know the ...Get more than one estimate. Seriously. I know the process can suck but you might be surprised.Hayleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004941700712112332.post-13170408950631731092010-07-27T20:57:34.791-07:002010-07-27T20:57:34.791-07:00Oh honey. Money is definitely a tough thing, we ar...Oh honey. Money is definitely a tough thing, we are feeling it too. But when it comes to your wedding things are definitely negotiable. We managed to cut our original catering cost from $5,000 to $3,000 by ripping the quote a new one. We didn't need/could find some stuff cheaper elsewhere. I know you said caterer dude went through things with you but I suggest looking over it again when you are calmer and really contemplating what you do and don't need, and what you can get for cheaper. If you can't find anything move on to the next caterer. You can always find something else. If you really can't find an affordable caterer, have you thought about picking up party trays (cheese platters, etc.) and having only the speciality stuff catered? You've got options still PB! Except the tax thing. You have to pay that. <br /><br />Dust yourself off and try again! :DKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882952194282592771noreply@blogger.com