HELP!!! Torn between Venues

motomwed

I went to see both of the venues this weekend and both had great offers. It's just they offer different things, Venue #1 is everything is included, and Venue#2 is DIY. I don't mind DIY but I have limited help and it's adds up to almost the same as the other venue with everything already included.

I have 80 guests.....Venue #1 is going to charge me around $8,500 with food,beverage, 2hr. full bar, champagne, centerpiece holders ex: vase, lily bowl etc.  honeymoon suite king w/ breakfast in the morning, wedding coordinator, linens, rain plan, cermony and reception site, 6hrs., etc..

*80 guest at Venue #2 will cost 3,950- included is
Noon to midnight rental (12 hours), Your choice of vendors*,Bridal suite and Grooms room, Outdoor ceremony site with white chair seating, Tables & chairs for reception, Dance floor, Lighting in the tent and oak trees

• · Housekeeping during your event
• · Large parking lot
• · Day before rehearsal (if ceremony site is available)
• · Day before decorating (if venue is available)
• · Bridal/engagement photo shoot availability

which one seems more reasonable? Would/could I save money with Venue#2 DIY, even though I have very little help?

lpick21

Does that $3950 include food and alcohol? If not, I think the first would probably be a better deal. If they're roughly same, I personally would go with the one that requires less work. I'm also planning an Austin wedding from DC, so that affects my judgement.

Is there one that you're more drawn to, just by the way it looks?

Leysin97

If choosing venue 2 you may want to look at how much all the other stuff costs. Catering, bartenders, alcohol, centerpieces, it all gets fairly pricey. Even just the linens from the caterer add up. I chose a venue that included an outdoor and indoor areas and DJ for 5500. But then had to hire a caterer, but centerpieces, buy alcohol, ect and the costs add up really quick, if venue 1 really includes food and drinks that is a good deal.

motomwed

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-austin_help-torn-between-venues?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:126Discussion:69471f38-8dca-428b-99e1-cd9807dde003Post:bc636890-8dba-4d73-985c-29740235cd0b">Re: HELP!!! Torn between Venues</a>:
[QUOTE]Does that $3950 include food and alcohol? If not, I think the first would probably be a better deal. If they're roughly same, I personally would go with the one that requires less work. I'm also planning an Austin wedding from DC, so that affects my judgement. Is there one that you're more drawn to, just by the way it looks?
Posted by lpick21[/QUOTE]

No that does not include food, beverage, linens, fans, etc..Okay cool because my fiance and I thought that the less work the better especially if it's adding up to about the same. I just wanted to double check with the brides on here since we are all planning and budgeting.

Yes I am drawn to venue #1 it's closer to the water, which is what I wanted <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-smile.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" />

I am planning my wedding from Houston, so I understand it's not easy planning from a far!

motomwed

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-austin_help-torn-between-venues?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:126Discussion:69471f38-8dca-428b-99e1-cd9807dde003Post:707bb72c-fc5f-4fe1-bf72-302c9e743fa6">Re: HELP!!! Torn between Venues</a>:
[QUOTE]If choosing venue 2 you may want to look at how much all the other stuff costs. Catering, bartenders, alcohol, centerpieces, it all gets fairly pricey. Even just the linens from the caterer add up. I chose a venue that included an outdoor and indoor areas and DJ for 5500. But then had to hire a caterer, but centerpieces, buy alcohol, ect and the costs add up really quick, if venue 1 really includes food and drinks that is a good deal.
Posted by Leysin97[/QUOTE]

Yeah that's what we did we weighed the pros and cons of both venues and did a rough estimate of caterer and all other things the venue said we might need. It suprising does add up, you think your saving money but sometimes it ends up to be more than it should have been if your not careful.

motomwed

Thank you ladies for your input! I feel like I can make a final decision now!