SOUTH JERSEY WEDDING VENUE, HELP LADIES!

katcruz626

HELLO LADIES!

I am looking for a venue in the south jersey area. 

Idealy, I would like to spend under $50/per person for an about 180-200 guest wedding.

Please give me any/as much advice or any places you have in mind!

I have a lot of details of my wedding planned, but this definately seems like the most challenging part! 

Thanks so much in advance! XOXO

krizzo17

I think Marion House in Cherry Hill might have been in this price range. I do know they let you bring in your own liquor, which really cuts down on costs.

OliveOilsMom

I would also look into Cooper River Boathhouse, Moorestown Community Center, and Gibson House in Evesham Twp.  I know the first two have specific caterers you must use, but I don't think Gibson House has a set list of caterers.  You can work with each caterer to make a menu based on your cost. 

Going forward, I would be careful to plan too much more.  What if you cannot get your date at any affordable venue?  Then you will need to re-do all of your contracts and hope that an existing vendor has the new date available.

Also, remember that you do not need to have a full big 5 hour reception.  If you have your ceremony at a non-meal time, either 2 pm or 8 pm.   You can simply have a cake & punch, appetizers & cake, or dessert only reception.  This will keep your costs down significantly.  You can still get a DJ and all the other standard reception things, but people will probably not stay as long, especially for the 2 pm ceremony.  They would be inclined to leave around 5 or 6 to go get dinner.  You will have properly hosted your guests, which is the main thing, but non-meal receptions don't usually last as long.

Good luck and come back with any questions!

katcruz626

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[QUOTE]I would also look into Cooper River Boathhouse, Moorestown Community Center, and Gibson House in Evesham Twp.  I know the first two have specific caterers you must use, but I don't think Gibson House has a set list of caterers.  You can work with each caterer to make a menu based on your cost.  Going forward, I would be careful to plan too much more.  What if you cannot get your date at any affordable venue?  Then you will need to re-do all of your contracts and hope that an existing vendor has the new date available. Also, remember that you do not need to have a full big 5 hour reception.  If you have your ceremony at a non-meal time, either 2 pm or 8 pm.   You can simply have a cake & punch, appetizers & cake, or dessert only reception.  This will keep your costs down significantly.  You can still get a DJ and all the other standard reception things, but people will probably not stay as long, especially for the 2 pm ceremony.  They would be inclined to leave around 5 or 6 to go get dinner.  You will have properly hosted your guests, which is the main thing, but non-meal receptions don't usually last as long. Good luck and come back with any questions!
Posted by OliveOilsMom[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;background-color:#ffffff;">I have details planned but nothing that has to do with a date! :) Thanks for the tip tho!! I am looking for something that includes food, alcohol, and maybe centerpeices / flowers ... I already have cake, DJ, and lighting taken care of. So if the place looks nice enough hopefull the lighting will add that extra umph and itll be enough.Thankyou for your responce!.</span></div><div>

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katcruz626

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[QUOTE]I think Marion House in Cherry Hill might have been in this price range. I do know they let you bring in your own liquor, which really cuts down on costs.
Posted by krizzo17[/QUOTE]

<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;background-color:#ffffff;">Thankyou for you responce! I am definately looking for a place that already has the alcohol! Thanks again!</span></div>

LisaA2014

<50 all inclusive of alcohol probably won't happen for a Saturday night reception. Masso's in Glassboro will probably come the closest, if you have it off season you might be able to pull it off.

katcruz626

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[QUOTE]<50 all inclusive of alcohol probably won't happen for a Saturday night reception. Masso's in Glassboro will probably come the closest, if you have it off season you might be able to pull it off.
Posted by LisaA2014[/QUOTE]

<div>I definately do not mind having it on a Friday or even sunday of a three day weekend, we are very open to any date. Thankyou for you suggestion! </div>

krizzo17

Just to clarify - at Marion House, you just buy the alcohol from whatever store you want - they still have a bartender, etc. If you buy from Canals on Route 38, you can return any unused liquor afterwards for a full refund.

alk0511

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SOUTH JERSEY WEDDING VENUE, HELP LADIES! : I definately do not mind having it on a Friday or even <strong>sunday of a three day weekend</strong>, we are very open to any date. Thankyou for you suggestion! 
Posted by katcruz626[/QUOTE]

While I have to agree with PP that finding a venue for <$50/pp on a Saturday will be difficult, even looking at a Sunday of a 3-day weekend might be tough.  Some venues treat those days like a Saturday event, since the weekday holiday lengthens the weekend.  Just something to consider.

Also, please keep in mind that most venues will give you a price per head <strong>prior </strong>to tax/gratuity/etc.  Make sure that they are giving you your bottom line amount up front.  It would be a bummer to find something that works but then realize you need to ad 7% tax & 20% gratuity (norm) to the cost per person.

Good luck!

Chrystal715

Columbus Manor in Williamstown will get you close to that...good luck!!!

lkilchesty1024

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SOUTH JERSEY WEDDING VENUE, HELP LADIES! : I definately do not mind having it on a Friday or even sunday of a three day weekend, we are very open to any date. Thankyou for you suggestion! 
Posted by katcruz626[/QUOTE]

I would look into Villa Manor (by Brigalias). They have pricing for a $45 menu and $55 menu but I'm pretty sure that does not include alchohol.
<a href="http://www.brigalias.com/menus.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brigalias.com/menus.html</a>
<a href="http://www.brigalias.com/villa_manor.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brigalias.com/villa_manor.html</a>

Brigalias is beautiful and all the food is done by the same owner so I'm sure it's very nice!!