Hi all! I am really loving all these post. I am getting married at RPRM on Thanksgiving. I just started working with our planner and I am so confused. I feel like they are trying to Nickel and dime me. So here is the scoop. We have about 35 people. We wanted to do a semi private dinner/reception with a DJ. Our planner told me that if we wanted a DJ that we would have to book the private reception, pay $44 per person, $15 for open bar, and $1250 for the DJ. Is there anyway to have a semi private reception and then have the DJ? I saw that someone on here was able to get the DJ cheaper without the lights. Im trying to keep the cost down but also have a celebration Just a side note, we are booked for the not so free wedding, Thanks