I have already booked my wedding and reception with the Cotillion. I am very nervous about it...I have already received conflicting information. I first went in to look at the place and was told that you can bring in your own caterer, photographer, etc. My fiance and I then went back about 3 weeks later and as we are signing the contract they informed us that we had to use their catering service and photographer or there was a fee. The contract I have says NOTHING about a fee, which I will not pay. My friend also booked his/her wedding there and their contact does include a clause regarding the 'up charge' for not using their preferred vendors, and she just booked her 2 weeks after mine.
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