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.


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