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Amber & Stephen's Wedding

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Final Summary and Updates

Amber & Stephen Wedding

Contract, Revision & Payment Reconciliation Summary

Event Information

  • Event Date: June 27, 2026

  • Venue: The Brick House Gardens

  • Contracted Guest Count: 50

  • Final Timeline Guest Count: 46 (including Bride & Groom)

  • Service Style: Family Style Service

Original Signed Contract

Contract Date: November 13, 2025

Original Contract Total

$10,529.76

Included In Original Contract

Catering

  • Taste of Greece – Silver Package

  • Mediterranean Grazing Board

  • Spreads Display

  • Assorted Dessert Cups

  • Baklava Roll-Ups

  • Lemon Tartlets

Staffing

  • 4 Catering Staff

Bartending

  • 1 Bartender

  • Dry Hire Service

  • Beer, Wine & 2 Cocktails

  • Bar Service: 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM (5 hours)

  • Bartender Departure: 10:30 PM

Linens & Equipment

  • 10 Premium White Round Linens

  • 50 Navy Linen Napkins

  • 3 Buffet Table Linens

  • Premium China Package

  • Full Glassware Package

Items Confirmed After Contract Signing

The following items were discussed and confirmed after contract signing but did not constitute changes to the original contracted scope:

  • Family Style Service reaffirmed

  • Guest count reaffirmed

  • Event timeline reaffirmed

  • Cocktail hour timeline reaffirmed

  • Main meal timeline reaffirmed

  • Signature cocktail details discussed

  • Beer and wine selections discussed

  • Venue table inventory confirmed:

    • 10 dinner tables

    • 10 cocktail tables

    • 4 rectangular tables

Accommodations Provided After Contract Signing

Early Arrival Request

Original planned arrival:

  • 2:00 PM

Coordinator request:

  • Earlier arrival to facilitate décor setup and venue preparation activities.

Accommodation provided:

  • Home Bites agreed to move arrival time to approximately 1:30 PM to support the coordinator and décor team schedule.

Additional charge:

  • No Charge

This accommodation was provided as a courtesy to assist with event setup and coordination.

Revisions Requested After Contract Signing

Additional Bartender

Requested and added to contract.

Charge: $500.00

This charge was invoiced and paid.

Additional Cocktail Table Linens

Original Contract:

  • 10 Premium White Round Linens

Revised Requirement:

  • 10 Dinner Table Linens

  • 10 Cocktail Table Linens

Additional Quantity Requested:

  • 10 Premium White Round Linens

Charge: $45.00 each × 10 = $450.00

Additional Rectangle Linens

Original Contract:

  • 3 buffet table linens were included using Home Bites' in-house white stretch tablecloths.

  • No rental charge was associated with those linens.

Revised Requirement:

  • 5 premium floor-length rectangle linens were requested in place of the original stretch tablecloths.

Because these linens are rental items and not part of Home Bites' in-house linen inventory, they carry an additional cost.

Charge: $45.00 each × 5 = $225.00

Increased Napkin Quantity

Original Contract:

  • 50 Navy Linen Napkins

Requested:

  • Increase to 53 Navy Linen Napkins

Charge: No Charge

Extended Bar Service

Original Contract:

  • Last Call: 9:30 PM

Final Coordinator Timeline:

  • Last Call: 10:30 PM

Additional Labor:

  • 2 Bartenders × $75.00

Charge: $150.00

Payments Received

Deposit Payment

Paid November 2025

$3,685.42

Final Invoice #1849

Paid June 3, 2026

Balance Due:

  • Contract Balance: $6,844.34

Additional Charge:

  • Extra Bartender: $500.00

Total Invoice Paid:

$7,344.34

Total Payments Received

DescriptionAmountDeposit$3,685.42Final Payment$7,344.34Total Paid$11,029.76

Outstanding Contract Revisions

ItemAmount10 Additional Cocktail Table Linens$450.005 Premium Floor-Length Rectangle Linens$225.00Extended Bar Service (2 Bartenders)$150.00Additional NapkinsNo ChargeSubtotal Outstanding Revisions$825.00Sales Tax (10.35%)$85.39Total Outstanding Revisions Including Tax$910.39

Summary

The original contract was executed for $10,529.76 and subsequently revised to include an additional bartender ($500), bringing the total amount paid to $11,029.76.

Following contract execution, several revisions and accommodations were requested during the planning process. Home Bites accommodated certain requests, including an earlier arrival time to support event setup and coordination, at no additional charge.

Additional linen quantities, linen upgrades, and the extension of bar service reflected in the final coordinator timeline were requested and approved during the planning process. These revisions were not incorporated into the contract pricing or the final invoice that was paid.

The remaining outstanding revisions total $825.00, plus $85.39 in sales tax, for a total outstanding balance of $910.39.

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I'm a little confused about the linen prices because, in a previous post, you said this: Additional Linen Additions Requested

Rectangle Table Linens

  • 5 × 90" × 156" banquet linens

  • Full-length drop (30")

  • Includes 1 backup/service linen

$29.50 each × 5 = $147.50

Cocktail Table Linens

  • 10 cocktail table linens

$26.00 each × 10 = $260.00

Additional Linen Charges

Total Additional Linen Cost:$407.50

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