Outdoor Venue - POLL

debbiecalame

I would like some feed back on outdoor Venues - Pros and Cons   here is the one www.sandyoaksranch.com It is in Devine Tx about 35 minutes from downtown SA

linzlars

Are you asking for pros and cons on that particular venue or do you want to know of other places too? I don't have any experience with that venue so I can't tell you anything about it.If you want other venues, I'd recommend the one we're using: Canyon Springs Golf Club in North San Antonio. I've been very pleased so far with their customer service, and the grounds are gorgeous. They have two outdoor sites available. One is on the 18th hole in front of a waterfall, and the other is right outside the Pavilion by some trees overlooking one of the fairways I think. I have some pictures and more info in my bio.http://www.canyonspringsgc.com/eaglsites/courses/index.asp?id=133I'll try to list out some pros and cons for it too:Pros:- Choice of two outdoor locations- Everything is included (and I mean everything - all service fees including cake cutting, set up and take down, etc, basic linens, place settings including stemware, basic centerpieces - hurricane and square mirror, can't remember what else)- On site caterer and bar which means you don't have to worry about figuring it out- Wonderful staff. Event coordinator Brenda is awesome to work with, and the rest of the serving staff is very professional and nice- Gorgeous grounds- Still in San Antonio so guests won't have to drive too too far, and there are some hotels fairly close (like 10-15 min)- The food we tasted was really goodCons:- Caterer and bar is on site, which does mean you don't have a choice or chance to find lower priced vendors- It isn't the cheapest venue you'll find, although I wouldn't say it's too expensive eitherI can't think of anymore cons! I really love this place. If you have any more questions about it let me know.One other location I would recommend is the Marquardt Ranch. It's about an hour north of San Antonio, which does mean it's quite a drive for some people. We didn't end up going with them because of the drive and I don't know enough to list some pros and cons, but you should definitely check out their website.http://www.themarquardtranch.com/

becky5858

I ALMOST got married at the Serengeti Resort in Bergheim (about 10 miles East of Boerne) but I ended up going with an indoor venue in San Antonio.  It is AMAZING!  Totally check it out.

janicecarpio

The Red Berry Mansion is both an indoor/outdoor venue. That's where we're getting married. It's beautiful.  http://www.redberrymansion.com/