1. Why is the ticket price $175?

The price covers everything needed for the reunion: the venue, dinner, taxes, service charges, a one-hour cocktail reception, and a five-hour open bar. The price makes sure the committee doesn’t have to pay out-of-pocket.

2. Why does it seem higher than past reunions?

Costs for hotels, food, staffing, taxes, and required fees are much higher now. The price reflects what the hotel charges today for a full event with dinner and open bar.

3. What does the price include?

• One-hour cocktail reception

• Five-hour open bar

• Full dinner

• Ballroom rental

• Staff and bartendere

• All service charges/Gratuity

• State taxes

• Entertainment and event setup

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It’s a full, all-inclusive night.

4. Why do we have to pay so early?

The hotel requires deposits far in advance. Paying early locks in the date and guarantees the space before someone else books it.

5. Why can’t we just pay in the summer of 2026?

Hotels don’t hold a ballroom without money down. If we wait, we risk losing the date. Early payment secures everything.

6. Is the committee making money from this?

No. The price is set only to cover the cost of the event. No one on the committee is getting paid. And if there’s any money left over, it will be donated to a charity or nonprofit chosen by our class.

7. What’s the purpose of the early-bird price?

It helps raise the initial deposits we need. Without early funds, we can’t secure the ballroom, the open bar package, or the dinner.

8. What if we don’t sell enough tickets?

The hotel still charges us based on the guaranteed minimum. Early ticket sales help make sure we meet that requirement.

9. Why not pick a cheaper location?

We looked at other options. Cheaper venues had extra fees, didn’t include the bar, or couldn’t fit our group. The current venue provided the best value for the size and type of event people asked for.

10. Why do we need to guarantee a certain number of guests?

The hotel sets a minimum for events that include dinner and open bar. That minimum affects the pricing and what we owe.

11. Why can’t people pay at the door?

The hotel needs a final head count weeks ahead so they can order food and schedule staff. They don’t allow “pay at the door” for banquet events.

12. What if the price is too high for someone?

We understand. But this is a full banquet event with open bar, cocktail hour, dinner, entertainment, and hotel staffing. The price reflects those real costs, and we kept it as low as possible.

13. Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. You can use Affirm or Klarna at checkout to split the ticket into payments. This gives flexibility while still allowing us to meet the hotel’s deposit deadlines.

14. Are committee members paying?

Yes. Committee members pay for their guest tickets. Some committee members have already paid those costs, and in a few cases have also donated extra funds to help cover early deposits required by the venue. Their own ticket is covered because they are doing the planning, work, and organization to make the reunion happen.

15. Why not keep it simple or do a free meet-up?

Most classmates asked for a real reunion with dinner, open bar, and entertainment. To deliver that type of night, we need a hotel venue, and the price reflects the actual cost.

16. What extras are included?

We are planning entertainment and added touches to make the night special, and these are included without raising the ticket price.