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I'm new to this and a lot the caterers on my "approved catering" list from my venue want to charge what seems like a lot. Either it's $100 per plate and they cover rentals and the bar, or it's (for example) $40 per plate and they add...

We have a reception place booked in Narragansett but I have my heart set on an outdoor ceremony (no church) that is on the water, but not actually a beach. (Picky, I know!) I am looking for outdoors, on the water, no church, preferably no beach....