If your event total falls below the minimum noted on the contract (after tax and service charge), you will be charged the equivalent of attaining a 35% profit margin on the difference. You will not be liable for the entire amount below the contract minimum.  For example: If your contract was set at a minimum of $15,000 (after tax and gratuity) and your guest count came in lower than expected resulting in a $10,000 event total, you would be charged 35% of the $2,000 difference equaling $700.  ($15,000 minimum – $13,000 actual)  = $2,000 under contract x 35% profit = $700 charge.  Alternatively you may choose to add additional services, rentals, food & beverage to your contract to meet the minimum.