Planner trying to "push?"

[BELLE16127]

I was talking to my DD last night, she is in the initial planning stages for a WDW Wedding. She has called and has a date tentativly (sp) set. Well I guess she had talked to a planner about a few things she was interested in doing with the wedding and asked the planner to work some numbers and send her the information. DD wants to get married at Yacht and Beach Gazebo Planner sent her prices for the WEDDING PAVILLION. DD sent some pictures of flowers she wants Hydrengas, roses and greens. Planner says Hydrengas wont last in the heat DD is looking to get married in January.

DD has figured out how to do a meal for $100.00 a person Planner says NOONE has their meal cost $100.00.

DD and Fiancee have a budget they want to work with, and now she is concerned that the planner just doesn't like their budget it is 20-25 thousand that seems normal to me she is looking at something like 80-100 people she wants to be outside for the ceremony thinking she will need less decoration for the ceremony. She was looking at the Cinderella centrpieces for the Reception and ws told that the cost is this amount for the flowers and an additional amount for the rental of the vases? Here is a question for someone that goes with that....Can we purchase the vases and have them put the flowere in them?? If we have a table count?? I work where I could get a discount on the vases if this is allowed, and we were told earlier we could supply anything but food and drinks.

Ok again I am looking for a little help on this one any would be appreciated....Thanks

 

[lpizzuro123]

As far as your DD's planner trying to "push", I know when we were in our first phase of planning they do tell you to "include EVERYTHING you might want - that you can always cut things out later. I am sure the problem with this is once you chose all these wonderful things, you don't want to take them out.

When my DF and I started planning our wedding we had some very definate things in mind (most of which we got from these boards). We are doing a morning ceremony in Epcot followed by Tinkerbell Brunch. I believe the brunch is costing around $59.00 per person. Of course this does not include beverages so that defintely brings the cost up.

Disney is getting more strict about what you can bring in as far as decorations and if your wedding is being held in a park (which it sounds like your DD's is not) I believe you can bring some of your own centerpieces. They do charge you a set up fee so you really need to do a cost comparison.

Keep checking these boards and you will get some wonderful budget tips.

Linda

 

[FIREFLY01]

DID SHE SPEAK with a planner or coordinator? coordinator is who you first speak with beofre you do your contract after that they give you a planner. the planners are a little more helpful. I got married in feb, and i had some hydrangrea and the were fine. as for supplying your own stuff you can only supply 3 items for them to set up or lay out after they charge youin that count is you placecards, and favors also! i supplied my own pew bows, aand brought my own petals for the flower girl. for reception i had printed napkins and favors. Tell her not to go crazy with floral you really dont need it, I did mine with just gel filled vases w/ floating petals and led light in them and it was plenty.
Disney is so nice you don't need to go crazy decorating.
besides people are there to see her and her dh . not to worry about tableclothes and flowers.
dining at 100pp is very easy to achieve, since any evening wedding has a minimum of at least a 100pp . but your cake can count in that minimum

my wedding was 16000 we had 50 people, married at wp, reception at epcot italy isola under illuminations, full bar, we did all appetizers and set it as a cocktail party theme it was very relaxed and alot of fun. we had a 3 tier cake, and that also included 1 bus for transport and 2 limo, also disney video was in that price.

 

[orangetiggs]

our meal is less that $100 a person and we are having it after 2:30pm and at the gf.

We are around $12500 for our wishes wedding for 18 guests but we have alot of extras we found for our money

 

[SarahInMN]

Rob (my fiance) made the first telephone contact with our coordinator (Bill), so I don't really know the details of that conversation, but I remember him saying that Bill did say "what about..." mostly to remind of us of all the possibilities.

We, however, are minimalists when it comes to decor and fanfare: we want the bulk of our budget going to food and beverage. Our planner (Celeste) was FABULOUS at our planning session as was our floral person (Rose) at not only respecting our minimalist impulses but making suggestions which were in tune with what we wanted.

Our guest list is at 65, we are having a welcome dinner for everyone the night before at the Cali Grill, and we are having a 5 course pre-reception with cheese display and a plated sit down dinner after the ceremony (both the ceremony and reception are at the Grand Floridian). Also, we are staying at the Grand Floridian for our entire trip, so we are not getting any transportation for us, just a motorcoach for the guests at the Port Orleans. We are not having a videographer and chose an outside photographer + a minimal photo package (this saved tons). We are having the priciest bar packages and Disney themed favors (mickey shaped wine stoppers). Our total (for the Welcome dinner, the ceremony, and reception/pre-reception + decor and favors) is under 25,000.

We both are really pleased with our: we did not skimp on food or beverage but did cut out what wasn't important to us (like floral and decor and motor coaches and stuff). Really, our food will be sumptuous, and everyone will have fun. Which is all we can ask for!

Hope that helps!

Sarah

 

[DisneyBrideToni]

The coordinator would have no idea about the flowers. I would only worry about what the florist says. I am having hydrangeas and my wedding is February 2nd.

 

[myprincessgirlisa]

even though its DFTW, it is still a business...& usually sales(even weddings) is commisioned sales, so the more they get you to spend, the more they make.

they just need to be firm when telling them their needs, wants & expectations!!

sorry i cant help you with your other questions

 

[lurkyloo]

DD has figured out how to do a meal for $100.00 a person Planner says NOONE has their meal cost $100.00.

Our brunch cost $31/per person. Is your daughter doing dinner? As long as she meets the overall minimum of $75/pp for events beginning before 2pm or $100/pp for events beginning after 2pm - which includes the cost of drinks and, sometimes, cake - she can have as cheap a meal as she wants. Some of the rehearsal dinner menus are about$50/pp.

She was looking at the Cinderella centrpieces for the Reception and ws told that the cost is this amount for the flowers and an additional amount for the rental of the vases? Here is a question for someone that goes with that....Can we purchase the vases and have them put the flowere in them?? If we have a table count?? I work where I could get a discount on the vases if this is allowed, and we were told earlier we could supply anything but food and drinks.

You can bring your own vases, but Disney will charge you a setup fee to use them. You just need to figure out whether that would negate the savings on the vases.

 

[DisneyLover1234]

Our brunch cost $31/per person. Is your daughter doing dinner? As long as she meets the overall minimum of $75/pp for events beginning before 2pm or $100/pp for events beginning after 2pm - which includes the cost of drinks and, sometimes, cake - she can have as cheap a meal as she wants. Some of the rehearsal dinner menus are about$50/pp.



You can bring your own vases, but Disney will charge you a setup fee to use them. You just need to figure out whether that would negate the savings on the vases.

Do you happen to have the rehearsal dinner menu and prices?

 

[lurkyloo]

I have a few, but there are a ton more menus on this site - it's a great resource!

http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/ftw/wdw/menus.html