Breakfast Diva
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We've been doing very small weddings and elopements for about 6 months. Things are going very well. I have learned a lot about what to do and especially this week, about what NOT to do (had a big cancellation and will now change some policies).
Something came up yesterday that I have not anticipated and would like to get some feedback on. We have 3 different 'packages' they can purchase.
This couple chose our All-inclusive wedding/elopement package. Includes everything. Lodging, ceremony, cake, etc. 50% deposit, full payment 30 days prior to stay.
So here is the situation:
Yesterday I got a call from a groom who booked our all-inclusive package (4 months ago) and said that instead of just the two of them doing an elopement a few others will be there. One of the people coming is a minister and wants to marry them. They no longer need our officiant. There is still 2 months to go before their wedding.
He never mention anything about decreasing the rate and neither did I. Our officiant services is $180 and is built into the package. DH is the officiant, so it's just a good way to increase our profit on the package...we don't have to pay anyone else.
The business side of me says that an all-inclusive is just that...use all of it or not. Don't offer any reduction in price. But the more 'touchy feely' side of me says maybe I should reduce the rate or get them a bigger bouquet or something.
Which do you think?
Something came up yesterday that I have not anticipated and would like to get some feedback on. We have 3 different 'packages' they can purchase.
This couple chose our All-inclusive wedding/elopement package. Includes everything. Lodging, ceremony, cake, etc. 50% deposit, full payment 30 days prior to stay.
So here is the situation:
Yesterday I got a call from a groom who booked our all-inclusive package (4 months ago) and said that instead of just the two of them doing an elopement a few others will be there. One of the people coming is a minister and wants to marry them. They no longer need our officiant. There is still 2 months to go before their wedding.
He never mention anything about decreasing the rate and neither did I. Our officiant services is $180 and is built into the package. DH is the officiant, so it's just a good way to increase our profit on the package...we don't have to pay anyone else.
The business side of me says that an all-inclusive is just that...use all of it or not. Don't offer any reduction in price. But the more 'touchy feely' side of me says maybe I should reduce the rate or get them a bigger bouquet or something.
Which do you think?