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Super March 2011

Is charging for young kids at a reception normal?

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Rane, on August 19, 2010 at 9:24 AM

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We are having our wedding at a local plantation and we were told we would be charged per head for everyone. That would include our 3 year old nieces and probably our toddler nephews. Is this normal? We do not want to pay full price for kids. I would not mind paying something since they would be there and may eat a little. But we are having a formal dinner for our reception and I seriously doubt kids this young will eat much if any. Is it normal to charge for kids this young?

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vgssarah · on August 19, 2010 at 1:34 PM
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At our venue 5 and under are FREE and then from 6-11 are $5.00 off the normal price.
WOW i cant believe they are not even willing to work with you on 6 plates! Specially in this economy you would think they would have a little flexability for children! Thats a little crazy! Did you speak with one of the head managers or supervisors?
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Super March 2011
Rane · on August 19, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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I've been speaking with the owner of the plantation. He said he really does not want kids there period but will allow it... at full price only. I guess I can understand that since they've had bad parents there that are not responsible with their kids... But he's actually losing several thousands of dollars instead a few hundred. I was willing to pay full price for the rental since they'd take of space and half for the food... but that didn't work. Heck, he'd make a lot more if he'd done that for just didn't charge for them.... SO because of that we decided to do the buffet dinner instead of the formal sit down dinner.
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