Can I provide my own alcoholic beverage?
At this time, Great Endings does not sell alcohol, but can serve it. TABC-certified bartenders are available. Clients are free to provide their own alcohol at no additional charge. However, many clients prefer that we place an order for adequate amounts with one of our trusted suppliers, who will deliver the liquor to the event site and bill the client directly.

Real dishes or disposable?
Rental dishes must be bussed, re-racked, and packed to be returned to the rental company. Disposables are quickly discarded. Plan to spend half again as much for staff when you select real dishes over disposables. But remember, you won't be adding to the landfill!

Can I order my own rentals?
If you do not feel comfortable selecting rentals on your own, our coordinating fee covers our management of this component of your event. Clients often feel it's worth it for the peace of mind that comes with knowing that our experience is in overseeing every detail.

What is a service fee?
Great Endings currently charges 15% coordinating fee on most events we cater. When we prepare a proposal, rentals, staffing, and design are quoted at cost. There is a reasonable markup built in to the price of the food. The coordinating fee represents the event planner's time for consultations, preparation of your proposal, revisions, etc., as well as certain transportation costs associated with your event, licenses, and liability insurance.

Does Great Endings do wedding cakes?
Yes, Great Endings does delicious, simple wedding cakes. If you have a picture of your dream cake that you would like replicated, we also have a list of the most skilled wedding cake sources in Dallas and can help match up your vision with just the right pastry chef or baker to prepare and decorate it.

Can you do flowers and/or decorate our event?
We can provide simple floral decorations, theme decor, and wedding or party favors. We are also very familiar with the work of a large number of Dallas florists and decorators and can assist you in identifying the best one for your event, style, and budget. Our buffet’s are always simple and tastefully decorated.

How far in advance do I need to let you know my guest count?
We ask our clients to guarantee a minimum number of guests no later than 72 hours in advance of the Event Date. If the minimum guarantee is substantially less than the number of guests planned for on the proposal, it may be necessary to recalculate the menu price. Additions will be accepted until 24 hours prior to the Event Date. Additions accepted less than 72 hour prior to an event may incur additional charges for reordering required ingredients.