Reception at Water Works?? Help!

jillianrayner83

Hey all! Anyone book or know anyone that has had their wedding reception at water works?? My fiance and I are thinking about booking there but need help with reviews on the food/service.  Just do not want to put put all that money if they are not worth it, well besides the view Thanks!

PattySmith101

in case your wondering- if your plan is to get married in the gazebo there water works does not own it! it is owned by fairmount park so alls you need is  a permit from fairmount park...waterworks will try to tell you that you need to have your reception there to use the gazebo but you dont ! the food there is good but i dont know about their pricing seems kinda high to me... but that is the pricing for alot of places in that area!

Laurie109

Also, your outdoor photos will need permits...believe it or not!! Otherwise you will have security people telling you you can't get your pic taken around the waterworks. I learned that in someone else's wedding!

shannonjackson71

Thank you for the info regarding the permits to have pics taken at the gazebo. We are planning to take pics there. My fiance works for them so I am hoping we can get a permit with out paying for it and that will be one less expense. BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL!!!!!

nancyr

Be sure to ck out the water quality, the last time I was down there the water was all stagnant yellow slime in a lot of places--wasn't right near the waterworks tho, more boathouse row, but if it gets like that during the time of year you're getting married you might want to rethink photos.