Did you ask if she is quoting US or Belize dollars? You may be having a problem because of your date. When in February? One of our big events "Boogie in Belize" takes place in early February and you may be running up against that.
We rented a bunch of stacking chairs from the Lions Club for one of our functions. You may also try Wet Willy's. Again, it depend on if they are having an event.
You sound w-a-y too stressed for it being almost six months away. Please don't feel like people are taking advantage of you. If you feel that way you may create a hostile relationship. I think you will find the people here helpful and mostly fair.
I second the motion about using Dulce!

Harriette
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