After failing to find a "traditional" reception hall that I liked near our ceremony, I've been trying to find some non-traditional ones. I've found 2 VRBOs that seem like they could fit the bill. Both have open floorplans, 3 bathrooms, upstairs & downstairs decks and basement game rooms (if people wanted to spread out a bit after the formalities were all finished).
I included some pictures of my favorite. I count seating for 19-21 in the main living area (depending on how cozy people want to get on the love-seat & sofa). Obviously we could bring in additional chairs. We were planning on apps & cocktails regardless (as opposed to plated/buffet) so people can sit or mingle as they please.
There's still quite a bit of room to put people, but I don't know how to come up with a max guest list #.
I'd love a DJ, but I feel like a DJ in that small of space would be weird. It would be different if we were having a "block party" outside, but this far out there's no way to determine if the weather is going to be awesome enough for that. (I'm pretty sure this is on the same street as my F-ILs, in which case they'd want to invite the neighborhood - they may even offer their house instead, but I'm not planning on asking them)
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