Wedding Venue Ideas? Cheap to Average

[lefty]

I love how at every life milestone, dubs has questions about how to find cheap to average options. 2 years from now, we'll be hearing questions about the cheapest car seat that still (mostly) protects a baby.

Why do you have to shit on his parade?

 

[Abacinator]

Can I wear I fancy goat whore t-shirt to your wedding?

You bet your ass you can!

 

[ThumperX]

I didn't read it all, sorry.



Our own Oobus'es place up in Corning

http://www.theolivebranchevents.com/#new-page

 

[Dubbington]

Agreed

Until, I did it

We did what we could afford and not a bit more. No complaints at all.

If you have the budget I highly recommend our spot. http://www.nestldown.com

Actually, I think Dubbs would love this spot scenery wise.

Yeah, that's def what we are looking for. I like how it's a private property too. I'll check it out.

Willwood Acres in lafayette is pretty nice, looking into that.

 

[Akira-R]

We got married at the Swedish American hall, reception in cafe du nord below it. If there hadn't been Parents To Please, we likely would have done the entire thing in the cafe (it's a bar) it has since been remodeled, don't know what the cafe looks like anymore. The cafe is, was, independently run from the Swedish hall, at the time the food was quite good. We brought in our own "cake" of cupcakes. Wedding cakes are also a massive scam btw. So are cupcakes

Anyway
Other things to consider for ST weddings are the tangent logistics. Parking sucks, lodging is expensive, traffic getting into ST on weekends is sometimes formidable for those planning to come last minute. More than a few friends missed the ceremony (it was short, really short) because of unexpected traffic. I out the PITA factor on par with Tahoe honestly.

No matter where you have it DO NOT do an open bar. Not fully at least. Some idiot relative on your wife's side will "buy you a drink" and it'll be top shelf, and all you'll be able to think is "great, just bought myself a shot I have to do with this person I don't even like

Don't invite coworkers, unless they're from 3 jobs ago and you're still friends.

If you're paying, only invite people you actually want to attend. Your in-laws friends from kindergarten that your fiancee hadn't met? Ever? Fuck am.

For an SF wedding, for 40k, you will be doing a LOT yourself.

A Day Of Wedding planner assistant was well worth it btw. Encourage guests to mail gifts instead of bringing

We just did a nice looking "cake cutting cake" that was cheap, then had sheet cakes from Whole Foods cut up in the back. Those sheet cakes from Whole Foods are ridiculously cheap and very tasty. We also had a donut bar. Best thing ever.

 

[Cycle61]

This seems to imply that you believe the more money you spend on the wedding the more committed the couple is?

I my experience, it seems the exact opposite is usually true.

My wife and I were going to get married at a Forest Service fire lookout, but a freak summer rainstorm forced a last minute venue change to the bar/grill where the reception was planned. Total cost was about $500, and everybody had an absolute blast.

 

[mercurial]

Why do you have to shit on his parade?

Geez, how am I shitting on his parade? Self-projecting much?

There's nothing wrong with trying to save a buck. Nothing wrong with some of us chuckling as we watch him scheme about it and talk himself into it, year after year, either.

 

[Abacinator]

Willwood Acres in lafayette is pretty nice, looking into that.

Don't patronize that place. I've known the current owner for nearly 20 years. He's a douche who fucked over my friend's family after they did tons of favors for him.

 

[Removed 3]

Oh, I remember the thread about the engagement ring but lost track of it. So did you go through with the canary-colored rock or did you get her the ring of her choice? So many people chimed in about what you should do ...


Congratulations by the way!

 

[Dubbington]

Oh, I remember the thread about the engagement ring but lost track of it. So did you go through with the canary-colored rock or did you get her the ring of her choice? So many people chimed in about what you should do ...


Congratulations by the way!

Neither regarding the ring.

I was given a diamond stone from my Grandma. The stone my Grandpa got her for a 20th anniversary. She was wearing it as a pendant for years then stopped. She gave it to me and I picked out the setting all on my own like a big boy. She Gets compliments all the time. It's vintage looking, lots of detail.

 

[Brokenlink]

Neither regarding the ring.

I was given a diamond stone from my Grandma. The stone my Grandpa got her for a 20th anniversary. She was wearing it as a pendant for years then stopped. She gave it to me and I picked out the setting all on my own like a big boy. She Gets compliments all the time. It's vintage looking, lots of detail.

But is it piss yellow?

 

[Removed 3]

Neither regarding the ring.

I was given a diamond stone from my Grandma. The stone my Grandpa got her for a 20th anniversary. She was wearing it as a pendant for years then stopped. She gave it to me and I picked out the setting all on my own like a big boy. She Gets compliments all the time. It's vintage looking, lots of detail.

That's a win-win right there. You sound like someone who thinks methodically, yet not afraid to ask for peoples opinions (or potential criticism) and plans carefully.

 

[psychocandy]

If you get married and need porta-potties, DO NOT say the word "wedding" or "quinceneara" within 500 feet or 15 minutes of your conversation with the vendor. The price will magically quadruple.

We were quoted something like $300 if I recall correctly.
The owner of the property called his usual equipment rental company, $80 to drop off 2 standard "honey buckets" on Fri evening & pick up on Mon morning.

My brother held his reception at a winery in Livermore. He found that by hosting a "party for family and friends" and not a "wedding reception" the cost was about half. I think a lot of places jack up the rates when they think its a wedding a)because they can as people are often not thinking rationally and ii) because they're paranoid about being blamed if something goes wrong with the bride's "special day".

If you get married on the beach make sure the bride gets her own porta potty. Let her feel like a princess for that one day.
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