All Inclusive Wedding Venues?
October 9th, 2008 by Karen WhiteTaken individually, the fact that you’ll usually end up paying extra for tablecloths, silverware, table rentals and glassware does not seem like such a big deal. But every single one of these items (multiplied by a hundred or two hundred, depending on how large your guest list is) can send shockwaves through your system. Just how much will all this cost? here is an illustrative breakdown:
ITEM PRICE TOTAL (PER 100 GUESTS)
| Basic white folding chairs | £ 1.00 | £ 100.00 |
| Chair covers | £ 1.00 | £ 100.00 |
| Chair cover sash | £ 0.50 | £ 50.00 |
| Tables, eight-person round | £ 5.00 | £ 55.00 |
| Linens (per table) | £ 6.00 | £ 66.00 |
| China (full set) | £ 1.50 | £ 150.00 |
| Water glasses | £ 0.50 | £ 50.00 |
| Wineglasses | £ 0.50 | £ 50.00 |
| Silverware (stainless-steel) | £ 0.25 | £ 25.00 |
| Napkins | £ 0.50 | £ 50.00 |
| £ 16.75 | £ 696.00 |
Wow. Those prices can add up fast! If you choose a venue that doesn’t include full place settings, tables, chairs, and glassware, you can figure on adding an additional £700 to your total venue budget. Remember, these numbers are for the low-end of the rental scale. It’s very easy to get carried away with more expensive options! These added charges provide some real incentive to opt for “all inclusive” venues such as a restaurant or a private club, which include all dinnerware in the price. Your final total will be far less than it would be if you rent out that blank space that would require you to furnish it from top to bottom.
If you are not getting married in a church, bundling the location of the ceremony and reception can be a beautiful thing in more ways than one. For a start, your floral budget will benefit, because you will be able to move arrangements from one end of the room to another when you move from the ceremony to the reception.
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