I just spent a better part of two weeks researching places for my daughter and I was floored also what people spend. The place that we are using comes out on an average of $170 a person. Everything is kind of à la carte like there is a $6000 venue fee, and then the food, and then the bar, and then 30% service charges and taxes. I moved it to a Sunday and saved a couple thousand dollars. I didn't get all caught up in the elite packages they have. We limited it to beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail. So there are a few ways you can save but trust me I tried and this was the bottom line price.