Wedding Reception at the T&P Station???

ftbaby1982

HAs anyone had their reception at the T&P Station downtown Ft. Worth? Just trying to see if its cheaper to have it there or just have the reception at hotel? Im thinking it will be around the same price.

KendallandAlbert

Honestly,  your best bet is to ask for a proposal from all the venues you are considering.  Even since I started looking in February, prices have changed.  While we can definitely help you with reviews of the experience, the only true way to know prices is to call/email and ask

ftbaby1982

I guess my real question would be who has had their wedding reception there or looking into it. I have prices a lot and i mean a lot of places and honestly i would rather have it at a hotel because i dont have to deal with setup teardown. giving the keys back the next day and trying to find a cook for a decent price and a decorator who knows what they are doing. Looking things up individually its tiring. The hotel route i dont have to stress about anything usually its all taken care of i think except for the decorations.

bsn1752

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[QUOTE]I guess my real question would be who has had their wedding reception there or looking into it. I have prices a lot and i mean a lot of places and honestly i would rather have it at a hotel because i dont have to deal with setup teardown. giving the keys back the next day and trying to find a cook for a decent price and a decorator who knows what they are doing.<strong> Looking things up individually its tiring.</strong> The hotel route i dont have to stress about anything usually its all taken care of i think except for the decorations.
Posted by ftbaby1982[/QUOTE]

Welcome to wedding planning!

Kendall is right though, do a little research online, find places that you *think* will be within your range (and even some that won't), and ask for pricing.  Most places will email their pricing over immediately, without having to go in for a meeting. That will help you narrow down your search.  From there, we can help you (with what information we know)... but most of the time, we are just google searching like you are.

Good luck! 

bsn1752

Also... the hotel route is just as much stress as anywhere else.  Ask a few knotties with hotel weddings. 

fallbride1109

I remember this Knottie but I can't find her reviews.  I love the T&P station--I think it's very pretty.  Anyway, here is her wedding blogged if you want to take a look (Tammy and Tommy).
http://kandsphotography.net/2010/page/6/

bsn1752

Another PS -

You mentioned wanting to get married with 200 guests under 4k for the reception... to include decorations.  T&P Station will be way more than that.

Side note - please don't get married outside in July!

FebDallasBride

Unless you are willing to hire a full on wedding planner, welcome to the stress of wedding planning. Anywhere you go, it will have some sort of stress level involved.

juliebug1997

A friend of mine got married at the Ashton Depot which is right down there too.

http://www.ashtoncatering.com/

It was nice but she told me they paid a pretty penny for it.  I would say $10000+.  I don't know if it includes tables and linens or not.

ftbaby1982

The T&P holds about 250 with a pymnt of 2500.00 so the only thing to do is find decorator and food and dj so it might just end up the same as a hotel

MarieSD

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[QUOTE]Another PS - You mentioned wanting to get married with 200 guests under 4k for the reception... to include decorations.  T&P Station will be way more than that. Side note - please don't get married outside in July!
Posted by bsn1752[/QUOTE]

To rent the T&P station two years ago, I was quoted $2500. I believe that included table and chairs but no linens. Some places do setup/takedown of tables for you.

A DOC to do the setup/teardown for you and handle all the vendors coming and going ranges from 650-1500.

The T&P is much more budget-friendly than most hotels and country clubs, because like I mentioned, those places make a lot of money on the food/drink. With the T&P, you bring it in yourself and can bring in $10pp catering and BYOB. Whereas at most of the hotels/country clubs I've heard of, the food/drink minimum is upwards of $5500 for a Saturday night.

But still, 2500 + 2000 (assuming you get a caterer for 10pp) + taxes, service charges, gratuities for the food = your entire wedding budget. And a lot of caterers charge extra for plates, silverwear, buffet table warmers, and pretty much everything above and beyond the food.

This doesn't count the DOC (decorator), linens, flowers and whatever other centerpieces, DJ, and whatever else you need. Plus anything you need for the ceremony.

Just some things to watch out for. These things add up fast.

bsn1752

Marie is right... based on your budget alone, you need to steer clear of any rental fees over 1500 MAX.

FebDallasBride

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[QUOTE]The T&P holds about 250 with a pymnt of 2500.00 so the only thing to do is find decorator and food and dj so it might just end up the same as a hotel
Posted by ftbaby1982[/QUOTE]


That's neat. My hotel rental was free with my food.

juliebug1997

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Reception at the T&P Station??? : That's neat. My hotel rental was free with my food.
Posted by FebDallasBride[/QUOTE]

Most hotels will wave a rental fee so long as you meet the minimum.

RachAndCor

I know this is a little late, but i had my october wedding at the T&P and LOVED it. Kristen is amazing to work with, and despite what other people are saying on here you do NOT have to do the set up or tear down of the tables and chairs. If having alcohol is important to you and you can find a good caterer (we used Jim Lee Events in Dallas and they did a 3 course dinner for less than $18pp) then this will DEFINITELy save you money because you can bring in any vendors you want. An open bar at a hotel will run you $20 pp at LEAST, and that is usually just beer and wine. There is no menu i have ever heard of at a hotel (and I work for a hotel in the sales and catering dept) that can serve dinner for less than $30 pp. This place decorates itself so there's not a lot you will need in terms of decor that you wouldnt also need at a hotel In response to the comment that "funny, my rental was waived in the hotel" - yes, that is because you paid wayyyy more for food and beverage than you would using an outside caterer. it might be steep if you're on a $4k budget, but I loved my experience with the T&P and was more than happy with this venue!!! It saved me THOUSANDS of dollars to use a place that had almost no rules on vendors.

PamperedLP

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<div> I have helped with a couple of weddings at the T&P Station.  They do the set up/tear down for you.  The only thing I didn't care for is that they will book two weddings on the same day.  The last time I was there, the wedding ahead of the one I was doing was running late and we had to wait for them to all exit and for the staff to reset up the room for us before we could decorate.  I just didn't think they gave much time between receptions.  </div><div>
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[QUOTE]I guess my real question would be who has had their wedding reception there or looking into it. I have prices a lot and i mean a lot of places and honestly i would rather have it at a hotel because i dont have to deal with setup teardown. giving the keys back the next day and trying to find a cook for a decent price and a decorator who knows what they are doing. Looking things up individually its tiring. The hotel route i dont have to stress about anything usually its all taken care of i think except for the decorations.
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kbomb0505

Having trouble getting a hold of Kristen to meet/discuss details while planning a reception?? Any advice?

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[QUOTE]I know this is a little late, but i had my october wedding at the T&P and LOVED it. Kristen is amazing to work with, and despite what other people are saying on here you do NOT have to do the set up or tear down of the tables and chairs. If having alcohol is important to you and you can find a good caterer (we used Jim Lee Events in Dallas and they did a 3 course dinner for less than $18pp) then this will DEFINITELy save you money because you can bring in any vendors you want. An open bar at a hotel will run you $20 pp at LEAST, and that is usually just beer and wine. There is no menu i have ever heard of at a hotel (and I work for a hotel in the sales and catering dept) that can serve dinner for less than $30 pp. This place decorates itself so there's not a lot you will need in terms of decor that you wouldnt also need at a hotel In response to the comment that "funny, my rental was waived in the hotel" - yes, that is because you paid wayyyy more for food and beverage than you would using an outside caterer. it might be steep if you're on a $4k budget, but I loved my experience with the T&P and was more than happy with this venue!!! It saved me THOUSANDS of dollars to use a place that had almost no rules on vendors.
Posted by RachAndCor[/QUOTE]

roseannsears

one of the above messages stated that the T & P station will book 2 weddings in one day... Things must have changed. My wedding is 3/715 and the contract I signed stated I will receive my keys to the venue at 8 am and will have them until clean up is done before 1.

roseannsears

sorry I didn't finish my message. I have to have the keys turned in before 1 am the next day.