i spent a good part of yesterday looking up restaurants and checking banquet prices. i thought this would be a good idea because i know hotel receptions can run up to $150 a head. and we're talking marriott, not ritz. yuck.
so, i figured restaurants that hold wedding receptions would be safer. and actually, they were, with prices ranging from $40-$75 a head. but that doesn't include tax and service charges. and site fees. and drinks.
man.
i even looked at brunch, lunch, and buffet options. i'm not down and out yet...just wondering how to make it easy on the wallet without looking 'cheesy' or 'cheap'.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
#95: restaurants.
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I am having the exact same conundrum! I've done quite a bit of research pricing out various options at hotels, restaurants, museums in the LA area so if you'd like to swap info and share our resources to come up with a solution (or at least save time trapsing all over town getting pricing info), let me know. - Christine. trjnlaw@hotmail.com
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I love that there is someone else out who is researching LA weddings for a future engagement (I am not yet engaged... and I hate registering for websites as if I was! I just want prices, darnit!).
I love your collection of ideas. If you can find a pretty reception/ceremony site to fit your budget, I'd love to see it!! I'll keep tuning in to see. ;)
Keep up the good work!
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