$100 Per Minute... Seriously?!
- Jan 28
- 2 min read
We recently came across a wedding venue that charges $100 per minute if your event goes past the end time.
Per. Minute.
That’s “your grandma is still hugging people and now it costs $300” kind of money. One slow goodbye and suddenly your wedding ends with a bill instead of a buzz. Wild.
Weddings Are Not Speed Runs
Yes, weddings have timelines. And yes, we do have an official ending time that we follow due to permitting.
But we don’t believe the end of your wedding should feel like a game show countdown.
If your guests take a few extra minutes to filter out, if you’re gathering your things, or if heartfelt goodbyes linger just a bit longer than planned, that’s okay. We’re not standing there with a stopwatch and a calculator.
No per-minute fees. No frantic herding. No surprise invoice waiting for you later. We won’t invoice you for existing as a human at the end of your wedding day.
The Marchand Ranch Approach: No Nickel-And-Diming
We’re big believers in transparency.
That means:
No hidden fees
No surprise charges
No “oh, that wasn’t included” plot twists
If it’s included, it’s included. If there’s a boundary, we’re upfront about it. Full stop.
Before signing a contract, we always recommend asking:
What happens if we run past the scheduled end time?
Are there overtime or per-minute fees?
How is the end of the night handled?
Is flexibility built into the experience or billed later?
Clear answers now prevent uncomfortable surprises later.
The Bottom Line
We respect timelines, but we respect people more.
Your wedding should end with hugs, happy tears, and a deep “that was perfect” feeling… not a panic about how fast everyone can grab their coats.
If that sounds like your kind of venue, we’d love to show you around.
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