The Biltmore Hotel
First of all, I grew up dreaming about getting married at The Biltmore Hotel. However, as I got older and realized how much things cost, a Biltmore wedding seemed less and less likely. When I started my initial search, I requested information and the minimum was $25,000 and plates started at $200. Needless to say, I decided not to pursue this location.
But as luck would have it, a new Sr. Catering Manager (Stephanie) started and contacted me. I politely replied stating that my fiancé and I had decided we needed to stay under $100/pp. She responded to say that if I was flexible with my date and would consider having a Friday or Sunday wedding, she could work within those parameters. Now, I must say, I had heard this before, only to waste my time on a site visit to find out later, the price wasn’t as flexible as they said, so I was skeptical. However, within an hour she returned with a revised scaled down menu that was within our budget, and the minimum lowered to $12,500. I immediately scheduled a site visit for the following day.
The Biltmore was everything I thought it would be and more. There are two ballrooms in the main building that will accommodate the number of our guests (approximately 150), The Granada & The Alhambra. While both SBR & I prefer the Alhambra a little more, the Granada comes with the center terrace for cocktail hour, and more importantly, the back lawn for the ceremony.
After 2 additional visits and countless emails, Stephanie and I were able to work out the specifics of our menu and contract. We are now confirmed to be married at The Biltmore Hotel on October 10, 2010!
One check down….a lot more to go!
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Hi Shannon,
ReplyDeleteFirst, Congratulations on your wedding, and on getting the Biltmore! I just got engaged 2 weeks ago, and as a young couple who are finishing up law school and a masters program, our budget is around 10K. I have always wanted to get married at the Biltmore, and had let go of that dream until I saw this post! You have given me hope! Is there any way you can explain to me a little bit more what the minimum/plate costs mean and what it includes? Is it approximately $100 a head with the total minimum to be spent 12,500? Does that just include food, or does it also include the bar? Sorry for all of the questions, but I would really appreciate any and all advice you could give me. I would love to have my dream wedding at the Biltmore, but I'm afraid I won't be so lucky as you. Again, congratulations, and enjoy every single second of your engagement and wedding.
Sincerely,
Nicole
If you could pass along the same information to me, I'd so greatly appreciate it:) Thanks!!
ReplyDeletesame here!!
ReplyDeleteI would love this information as well! I have always dreamed of hosting a wedding at Biltmore and would like to know all the options before my upcoming visit. Thanks!! :)
ReplyDeleteMe too!! Thanks!!
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ReplyDeleteMy fiancé and I are currently searching for a wedding venue (and everything seems outrageously expensive). Would you mind telling me how you got Biltmore to lower the price (and also if it was $12,500 in addition to a price per plate or INCLUDING the food). Thanks for your help : )
Kerri
kerrida@gmail.com
Even, I also dream of having this kind of lavishing wedding. However, it would be tough for me to manage the finances of this kind of a wedding.
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ReplyDeleteI also thought that the Biltmore Hotel was the impossible dream! I wasn't even considering it because I thought it would be crazy expensive. I found your blog back in June and you gave me hope! I contacted the Biltmore and I told them I was on a major budget ($80 pp or less!) Just like what happened with you, they were willing to work with me if I was willing to be flexible with the date. To cut to the chase, I am now officially a Biltmore Bride! I am getting married on Sunday, November 4, 2012! I just can't believe it that a wedding at the Biltmore would be possible! I really wanted to thank you for posting this blog. Without it, I would have never tried the Biltmore. I encourage everyone to check the Biltmore out! :D Happy wedding planning to all!
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