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Venue Help Please!

I've looked at the venues listed, I've read through recommendations and I've researched every possible unique location I could stumble upon. I'm having no luck at all.
I really want something affordable, and my definition would be no more than a thousand. My fiancé and I are changing around everything and now we'd like to try and find a venue for a simple yet still beautiful ceremony. I honestly don't see us needing something for more than an hour. We just want a unique place that's comforting and homey. Apparently my needs are too much to ask for.
If anyone has any recommendations that fall within that category I'd love to hear about it.
Our wedding date is February 14, 2012. We'd like to have a close family and friend ceremony of no more than 50 people and the reception would be a picnic at my grandparents house, in the backyard. I'm not looking for a church, that's really my only request I'm sticking to.

Thanks for the help girls!
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Re: Venue Help Please!

  • bsn1752bsn1752 member
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    edited December 2011
    What town are you looking for?  Dallas or Fort Worth?
  • mpayne67mpayne67 member
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    edited December 2011
    Fort worth preferably, I really don't want to go more than an hour away but if it's perfect then I would.
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  • bsn1752bsn1752 member
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    edited December 2011
    Check out Marty Leonard Chapel - its not a church, just a chapel.  Its on 30 and Hulen!
  • mpayne67mpayne67 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks so much, I'll check it out!
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    A picnic in mid-February?  That could be a little iffy!  Honestly, you might want to rethink that or have a contingency plan.
  • Katy LanzaKaty Lanza member
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    edited December 2011
    Have you looked at the arboretum? It's only $1000 for a ceremony only. They have many beautiful and intimate gardens.
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  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_venue-please?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:fda1e0c7-c29a-49fd-95f5-db20bc446837Post:ec56779e-797d-4b0d-91cc-19199aa3279a">Re: Venue Help Please!</a>:
    [QUOTE]A picnic in mid-February?  That could be a little iffy!  Honestly, you might want to rethink that or have a contingency plan.
    Posted by stephiehall[/QUOTE]

    especially with the way Feb is going for the past couple of years with a lot of snow and ice :(

    What about at a local YMCA?
  • mpayne67mpayne67 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm taking a risk with it outside but last February 14 was perfect here and worst case scenario we take it inside the house. So that's the backup plan.
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  • lesalyriclesalyric member
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    edited December 2011
    I got married at the Rose Chapel, it is not a church, just a chapel for ceremonies. If you call them and explain to them what you would like to do (i.e about an hour or so, only the chapel, on a Tuesday) I would bet they would be able to offer you something far cheaper than $1000.
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  • mpayne67mpayne67 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks! I appreciate the suggestion. I'll give them a call.
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  • edited December 2011
    I don't know if denton is too far, but Harmony chapel does a "walk-in" wedding for $400.  You are limited to 14 ppl though, but maybe you can talk to them about allowing more?  The owner is super nice!  Here is the website www.harmonychapel.com
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  • edited December 2011
    @lesalyric  do you have any pics of ross wedding chapel?  I have been looking into that venue and I cant find good pics online so I was wondering if you had any from your wedding. thanks Laughing
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  • NYLOPlanoNYLOPlano member
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    edited December 2011
    You should check out the NYLO Hotel in Plano, Texas they offer a 6,000 square foot Outdoor Courtyard where Receptions can be held. There is a large fireplace and a pool that reflects a great color for photos. The pricing is very reasonable. You should check them out, 972 624 6990.
  • Dannie92Dannie92 member
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    edited December 2011
    Do you have the contact information for lady fingers or the address? I can't find it when searching online.

    Thanks,
    Danielle
  • mpayne67mpayne67 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for all the suggestions. My fiancé and I booked the Marty Leonard Chapel. Thank you bsn1752 :D
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  • bsn1752bsn1752 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_venue-please?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:fda1e0c7-c29a-49fd-95f5-db20bc446837Post:0511386a-a6b2-489a-8b37-9619cc93df48">Re: Venue Help Please!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Thanks for all the suggestions. My fiancé and I booked the Marty Leonard Chapel. Thank you bsn1752 :D
    Posted by mpayne67[/QUOTE]

    I'm so glad to hear it!  I am in love with that place.

    But, I can't take the credit.  Brooke is the one that opened my eyes to it!  :)
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