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VIP September 2018

New Cake cutting fee

Michelle, on April 16, 2018 at 1:16 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 16

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I just got an email from my reception venue (they’re also my catering) that states they have decided to implement a “cake cutting fee” of $1.25/person. We had signed our contract with a now former employee. At the time we signed there was no cake cutting fee but OF COURSE that’s not explicitly stated in the contract because it wasn’t a thing at the time so it didn’t really matter. So now we’re stuck with a cake cutting fee. The new owners of the venue have been fairly awesome and helpful and this is the first negative thing I’m handling from them.

Should I argue this with the venue or just pay the dang fee?

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Latest activity by Angela, on May 1, 2018 at 5:54 PM

Devoted June 2018
Bridecb · on April 16, 2018 at 1:20 PM
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I am a firm believer of it never hurts to ask. You never know they may be accommodating
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WED18 · on April 16, 2018 at 1:20 PM
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It should have been included in your contract and since it is not, there should not be a fee. If they push back, ask them to show you in the contract where this fee is disclosed. They can't, so there should be no fee. Be nice in your approach (which I'm sure you would be) and don't back down.
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Sarah · on April 16, 2018 at 1:20 PM
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If your contract doesn’t include a cake cutting fee, but includes all the other catering costs, I would argue that.
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Pirate & 60s Bride · on April 16, 2018 at 1:20 PM
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It doesn't seem right they can add the fee now (it would have needed to be in the original contract you signed). I'd point this out. Since you have a great relationship with them I would politely point it out.
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Suzie · on April 16, 2018 at 1:27 PM
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1) That’s messed up and it doesn’t seem right of them to impose this charge on people who had booked them before the cakeage fee was implemented.

2) Before pushing back I would double check the contract for anything about how prices are subject to change.
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Married and Loving It! · on April 16, 2018 at 1:28 PM
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I would push back- nicely of course! Hopefully they will at least reduce the fee if not get rid of it entirely... sorry that sucks! If they do not make sure to include this in your review of your vendor so hopefully other brides will make sure to get this is writing up front.
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firstoneat56 · on April 16, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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You should absolutely bring it up and make sure they respond in writing that the fee is not being included. They have no right to add a fee after you've signed a contract. If you're feeling odd about it, you can say that you believe you received this email in error since your contract is already signed, and just wanted to confirm that this new additional fee does not pertain to you. Frankly, if they want to start charging a cake cutting fee, that's fine, but they should then start building that into new contracts going forward. They can't and shouldn't try to pass on any fee you did not agree to. How would they react if you sent them an email saying, "we have decided to reduce the cost of all your alcoholic drinks with a discount of $1.25 per drink for my wedding." I'm hoping you received the email in error.
Remember, while the vendor may be great on all other fronts, they are a vendor, not your friend and you are paying money for service.
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Devoted June 2018
Jayme · on April 16, 2018 at 2:50 PM
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^^ agree completely, I think firstoneat56 said it very well.
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Mrs. Sponge · on April 16, 2018 at 3:03 PM
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Our venue raised the prices of their wedding menu. We hadn't finalized our meal choices so that wasn't contracted yet. I think everything went up a dollar. It sucked but I don't think there is really anything we can do about it since we never agreed to those prices as part of our contract.
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Heather · on April 16, 2018 at 3:04 PM
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I would talk to them. I really think extra fees after the fact are wrong.
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Daria · on April 16, 2018 at 3:10 PM
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I would at least try...though I think that if it doesn't explicitly state that cake cutting is included, you may be stuck paying it.
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Cuoghi · on April 16, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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Argue. That is why you sign a contract. So everything is in there they can't magically just change all the prices on you or add-on new fees
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queenbee · on April 17, 2018 at 3:40 PM
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I would argue!! You have a signed contract that doesn’t include that charge, and any additional cost like that adds up quickly. If anything, maybe they would reduce the fee or throw something else in free of charge for the inconvenience. It never hurts to ask!
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Devoted October 2018
Lucky · on May 1, 2018 at 5:45 PM
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I would talk to them about this. I'm all about bartering with my venders. That's how I've gotten discounts, add ons and extra hours!
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Shari · on May 1, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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Written contracts are legally binding. If there is no fee there, they just need to chalk that one up.
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Angela · on May 1, 2018 at 5:54 PM
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Having been on the venue side before - you can absolutely fight back. There’s no way they can make you pay an additional fee that you didn’t sign and agree to in the first place. Fight it.
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