too late to renegotiate venue costs?

corasam

Hello,

I've already paid a deposit for my venue but am starting to feel over charged in some areas and wondering if its too late to negotiate on costs after deposit is paid? eg the corkage is €12, i foolishly didn't check it when booking. also the room rate is 120pp which is alot and only our room is thrown in on the wedding night, we'll be staying there for 3 nights, one of which will be in separate rooms. plus we'll probably pay for the rest of wedding partys rooms.

also i really want them to include a choice in starters and desserts but for the price we already agreed. have i any chance?

I intend to ask for some if not all of these but want to gage how ballsy i should be!

have any of you managed to renegotiate after agreeing and paying deposit on costs?

thanks

texanman

Corkage @ €12 is robbery .Most hotel at the moment are not charging for this service.
Paying for the wedding party rooms??
I do think you have a chance to renegotiate . Just tell them you think they could do better.Give it a try .

corasam

i agree is robbery - think it an attempt to deter u from bringing ur own.

paying for rooms for bridesmaid and best man, its the norm i think?

texanman

Just to say , I was best man at my brothers wedding and I paid for my own room. I didnt expect it to be payed for.

MattKane

12 quid corkage is on the steep side, although I wouldn't imagine it's easy negotiating whenever you're committed already.

If the hotel is desperate enough for your business and the deposit is small enough to walk, you may have a bit of leverage. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Have a go!