My daughter is getting married next week. We have 304 people attending. 28 in the wedding party, Jr bridesmaids, Jr grromsmen, ring bearers. Add in the limos (1 tour bus outfitted as a limo, 4 smaller busses for transport of guests, a limo for my dad and sister/BIL, flowers, photographers, videographer, DJ & crew it really adds up fast.
The reception has 2 open bars, all top shelf booze, 10 beer selections, a martini station, a vodka station. For the cocktail hour there are 12 choices of Hors d'oeuvre distributed by wait staff, 6 carving and specialty food stations, a mash potato bar, pizza station, and I don't remember the rest. Dinner has 6 choices of entree, caesar salad, 4 choices of pasta, veggies, a vegan dish, etc, etc. 7 layer wedding cake with different fillings. Oh, don't forget the 2 Coney Island Stations and Popcorn Stations on the way out the door.
It is money well spent! But, I can't wait for it to be over. It has been 18 months of non stop wedding talk. Not to mention my son got married in May. It was a lovely affair at a beautiful venue on the East River looking at the Manhattan skyline. I also paid 99% for that one. Thankfully no more kids to marry off,
