Post # 17
Member8 posts
Newbee
- wsparkles
- 10 years ago
GirlWithARing, one is Audubon with Jeffrey Miller catering as the exclusive caterer, and the other is Rose Bank Winery in Newtown (and we could use any caterer).
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poll: Option 1 or 2?
More expensive, but nicer venue ($5-$10 K more expensive) : (22 votes)
44 %
Less expensive, but less nice venue ($5-10 K less expensive) : (28 votes)
56 %
MemberPost # 18
Member368 posts
Helper bee
- alundberg
- 10 years ago
I picked the more expensive one, because it sounds like that’s what you really, truely want. You only get married once, and if it’s important to you, then it’ll be worth it in the long run.
Post # 19
Member1523 posts
Bumble bee
- jaylii9
- 10 years ago
- Wedding: September 2010
For me venue and good food were top priority. We are spending more than we initially wanted to, but our venue is beautiful and my ideal wedding location. We also know that our caterer will be provide great food and service.
I would seriously consider what you will get at each place. The first option might really be worth the money.
Post # 20
Member135 posts
Blushing bee
- Aileen
- 10 years ago
- Wedding: July 2010
Hi wsparkles! Well, I’m not from PA and I’ve never seen either place in person, but I googled them and they BOTH look gorgeous. So my vote would be for the second (less expensive) venue. $8K is a big difference and to me, the first place was not THAT much prettier (from the little I saw on their websites). Plus, in the end, you may appreciate being able to pick your caterer. What if you didn’t love Jeffrey Miller anyway? I would spend some of the money you save towards getting an AWESOME photographer…and maybe the honeymoon!
Post # 21
Member8 posts
Newbee
- wsparkles
- 10 years ago
Wow, thanks for all of this advice. I think you guys are better than therapy!
That’s a great point, Alundberg. What the heck do I really truly want? I think what I really want is to be happy and surrounded by love and have a great party. Sure I love the venue, but really the most important thing (more than a venue, dress, flowers, whatever) is to have a good time and feel so much love. So maybe I am starting to answer my own question after all.
I think I am going to wait till I get both contracts, price them out, and see how comparable they are. If the difference is really as big as I think it will be, then I think I will have made my choice for the less expensive.
Post # 22
Member2633 posts
Sugar bee
- SanDiegoAli
- 10 years ago
Given everything you’ve posted I’d go with Venue #2 – but you have to remember this is coming from someone who is all about budget for her wedding.
Post # 23
Member86 posts
Worker bee
- Magnolialove
- 10 years ago
- Wedding: June 2020
Venue was really high on our list, so we were willing to spend the extra money. I felt that the location and food can really set the feel for the night. I would consider cutting costs elsewhere where it won’t be noticed as much. (favors, invitations, rehearsal dinner, etc)
Post # 24
Member97 posts
Worker bee
- SXMBride
- 10 years ago
- Wedding: May 2010
I noticed you spoke more of the things you like about the first one….how it was “middle of nature, rustic, and the exact type of venue we love”…..The second one all you could say is how many people it would fit, how there was consutruction next door (even if you can’t see it), and how much cheaper it was. If money is not an issue, then it sounds like you prefer #1…but thats just limited opinion based on an online blog 🙂
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