Re: Engagement Party Help..
So I recently got engaged (baat paki) and my parents want to have an engagement party for us. I had my heart set on this outdoor tented venue in Toronto but now I’m thinking it’s a bit much. I still have to meet with the owners and whatnot to get accurate pricing but so far what I’ve gotten is a quote for use of the facility (tent, tables, chairs, draping, chandeliers), caterer (only food) and DJ. I’m not sure of this yet, but I’m assuming the venue does not provide table covers, napkins, cutlery, plates, drinks, or service staff - so all this stuff I would have to get separately.
(sorry this is going to be long)
Here are the prices of what I have so far:
Venue: $3500
the property for 4 hours (including house) + 2 hours for set up & take down
40’ x 80’ tent with chandelier and draping package
150 folding chairs (my mom has an issue with these chairs)
18 round tables
Sound & PA System
3 Staff (but I’m not sure if these would be service staff to bring out food and clear tables, etc)
Catering: $19/person ($2850 assuming we have the full 150 people)
3 Appetizers (2 veg, 1 non-veg)
5 Main Courses (3 veg, 2 non-veg_
Naan, Salad, Yogurt
1 Dessert
Tea/Coffee
I’m planning to negotiate down the catering to 2 apps and 3-4 mains because I think 5 mains is way too much. What do you guys think? This is also the only South Asian caterer we can use because it’s on the venue’s approved list.
DJ
I saw this guy at a mehndi I went to recently, loved the way he mixed, very professional and good music.. I think $250 is a steal!
Misc Expenses for Dining: $823 (provided the venue doesn’t provide this)
150 Linen Napkins
18 Table Covers
150 Cutlery sets (knives, forks, spoons)
150 dinner sets (dinner plate, appetizer plate, dessert bowl, tea cups and plates)
I’m up to $7423 for just the engagement party at this point. How does it sound so far? I called some halls in and around the GTA and they’re quoting me around $60/person for just the hall, service, food for a Saturday.
Are there any cheaper venues around the GTA that I should be considering?
Thanks in advance!
Congrats on your baat pakki!
Bella Banquets in King City is worth checking out. From what I remember, they can do a tent outdoor (for cocktail hour, or full event…depending on # of guests)