Quote: Originally Posted by futuremrsgoodrich Its a shame, isnt? The bad vibe? They are supposed (and I think it will be true once we get there) to be the best at DWs... Our WC told me that each guest will get a card to their room letting them know where to be and when for the wedding and reception (a nice touch)... they have so many options and am told really make everything perfect. We are paying for all up front, and not going with a big chunk of change so hopefully there are no upcharges/major changes.
For us, it is much cheaper than a wedding and reception in a metropolitan area. Just securing a reception venue (without a bit of food or drink) can be 20-30ks... We are using a lot of the budget to pay towards the guests trips.
For a dinner of filet, shrimp and mahi mahi, with a private location on the beach at sunset - with a private bar, waiter service, tip and tax included, linens, centerpieces, wedding cake, pineapple baked alaska (mmm), and set up for the music is worth 60pp... We could easily spend that going out to dinner and drinks on a Friday night easy. OoO I totally know what you mean. I was born and raised in Connecticut. And moved to SLC a year ago to be with FI. ANd I always always always wanted the huge CT wedding with all of the bells and whistles. But its too expensive $130 a head! With a minimum of usually 200 guests. Right there is $26,000.00 that includes nothing else! Even with all 3 of our receptions.. its cheaper than that. So Im happy with what we are doing. And I know once we get there the Wedding planners are amazing. Everyone I have spoken to says dont sweat anything. It all gets taken care of! So Im trying not to worry about anything. I do know to deliver OOT bags by Beaches is $5 per room. Which Im fine with. I want my guests to be greeted with them when they arrive to their room. So will see!