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Budget mishap!

Emma, on January 10, 2020 at 5:59 AM Posted in Planning 0 14

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Just got my contract from the cater. I did not know they added a 23% service charge/tip. I had already added everything up (Including a tip for all venders) and my budget was perfect! Now with this I’m about $850 over budget. My dad is paying for the wedding and gave me a budget he thought was fair. I am extremely grateful for him paying and couldn’t thank him enough. My question is, do I talk to my dad or do I go ahead and pay the extra $850? Wedding isn’t till October so I have time to set money aside. My sister told me to talk to dad, fiancé said we’ll just cover it and don’t say anything. Unsure of what to do.

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Latest activity by Jennifer, on January 10, 2020 at 1:11 PM

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Katlyn · on January 10, 2020 at 6:17 AM
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If you have time to set aside the money, I would just cover it. Easier for everyone. TBH $850 over is not bad at all imo!
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Veronica · on January 10, 2020 at 6:21 AM
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I would set the money aside and pay for it yourself. Your dad gave you a budget so any amount you go over you and your fiance should cover. It is nice enough of him to pay for your wedding.
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Sylessia · on January 10, 2020 at 7:33 AM
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I would pay the money but also let your dad know about it. It’s the polite thing to do.
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Ashley · on January 10, 2020 at 7:52 AM
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I would plan on paying it, and let your dad know you plan.
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Chandra · on January 10, 2020 at 7:55 AM
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I'd pay for it and just let your dad know. If he's paying for it chances are at some point hes going to see the bill and you don't want him caught off guard.
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Jaime · on January 10, 2020 at 8:47 AM
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Honestly if someone else was paying for my entire wedding I would just pay the $850 myself. While that amount isn't insignificant, it is really a drop in the bucket of the whole budget.
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Christine · on January 10, 2020 at 8:58 AM
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Give your dad a heads up about the fee and let him know that you're planning to pay for it. And be ready for any other unexpected fees or charges to pop up over the next nine months - there will definitely be more things that cost more than you expect!
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Taylor · on January 10, 2020 at 9:12 AM
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If he is already giving you enough money to pay for everything else, I would cover it yourselves. If you budget a little, it shouldn't be too hard to come up with $850 before October
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Cyndy · on January 10, 2020 at 10:03 AM
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Since he’s already been generous I would just save the money up and pay it yourself
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Danielle · on January 10, 2020 at 10:31 AM
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You should go ahead n pay yourself he's already doing so much.
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Aimee · on January 10, 2020 at 10:57 AM
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You and FH can consider it as you all paying the tip to help the cost of the bill.
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Cristy · on January 10, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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This is exactly what I was going to say. You shouldn't keep the information from your dad, but it's ok for you to step up and pay that.
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Avery · on January 10, 2020 at 12:33 PM
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Just a thought: Some Caterers add that service charge but it's NOT a tip or gratuity. You might want to verify what that charge is for. I got a few quotes where they had a 22 percent service charge, but that was to cover travel, setup and tear down costs but had nothing to do with tipping, so the expense was another 20% on top of that.
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Jennifer · on January 10, 2020 at 1:11 PM
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I agree with some of the PPs, tell your dad, but tell him you are going to pay it (if you are able to! If not, the two of you could maybe figure a way for him to pay it now and you pay him back, etc.)
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