Wow, I just went through and read the thread on budgets...reality check! We were thinking Hilton to take advantage of Hilton Honors points to pay for our room and our parents. I'm thinking we'll have around 40-60 guest. I envision small and intimate, but at this point, it looks like it's going to be more than I imagine. Experienced brides: Is 10k out of the question? I figured if we have, say, 40 guests @ $100/pp, the food & bev would be $4000. When I was quoted by Carolina @ Hilton, she said apprx. $100/pp, but does that include alcohol? FI and I are funding the wedding ourselves, and FIL are going to fund rehearsal dinner. Any information is valuable information! Thanks so much everyone!