Hello,
I'd love for any suggestions for reception locations in or around (maybe an hr outside) the Syracuse area. Originally, my fiance and I were planning a destination wedding down in the Caribbean, but my mother would not get on board with the idea. So, we scratched it. I've been searching for the prefect reception location for the past month. I've read through tons of previously posted ideas, but still haven't found exactly what I'm looking for.
Ideally, I'd like a place with a vintage feel - exposed brick, wooden beams, tiled or wood floors, NO outdated carpet. I'm not into hotels at all, not my style. I love the ambiance at Francesca's Cucina, a restaurant in Syracuse (http://www.francescas-cucina.com/?p=weddings_facilities) and Phoebe's, another restaurant in Syracuse (http://www.phoebessyracuse.com/index.html), however both are too small. Right now our guest list has about 180-190ppl, but I'm thinking our reception will be around 150ppl.
My mother is helping with cost of the reception. Ideally, I'd like to keep the cost of the reception under $10k. We just bought a house this month so we're investing a good deal of $ into that.
We are planning on getting married September 22, 2012. An indoor or outdoor reception could work if it was at the right place. I just read a posting about Skyline Lodge and absolutely love it. It has brick inside, a large fireplace (another plus), large windows to see the beautiful fall foliage and tiled floors, however, September 22nd is completely booked, which was my parents' anniversary and my father recently passed away, so I have my heart set on that date.
I'd love any suggestions on non-traditional locations. I love the idea of a bed and breakfast if it had the right look. Even places that don't typically do weddings, but fall into the style we're looking for.
Sorry to write a book, but I just wanted to give as much info as possible to help narrow down choices! :-)
Any help is welcomed!
Chelsea
Re: Looking for a UNIQUE reception location
I'm doing a sort of country chic-vintage-victorian theme at the lodge at Pratt's Falls. It has a large stone fireplace, hardwood floors, high ceilings with exposed beams, and lots of windows. Its bare bones, which I like because you can make the space your own, but you also have to be prepared to do everything yourself, arrange for catering, decorations, everything. It works for me because I am most definitely a DIY bride.
I also looked into vineyard locations, Anyela's in Skaneateles was nice but expensive to book.....vintage-esque farms such as Hobbit Hollow (also in Skaneateles).....renting a lakehouse with a scenic view, etc. Think outside the box, there are a lot of hidden charms in CNY.
Thanks for the great ideas! :-)
[QUOTE]MCTD31 - I had an appointment to look at Camp Brockway at Pratt Falls bc I love it for the same reason as you.. it's a beautiful blank canvas. <strong>However, my uncle told me he heard on the news that they be closing Pratt Fall's, so I canceled my appointment. The last I read they were keeping it open though. It is now closed for the season.</strong> I've seen a lot of pictures inside from other brides that have posted their wedding pics. Are the tables and benches already in there? I also looked at Hobbit Hollow online. I plan on calling to get more information. I really like the barn idea. E lizward21 - I saw John Joseph Inn online and I loved it! It looked expensive though. How much to book? And could you give me an idea on the cost of food per person? Thanks for the great ideas! :-)
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I actually posted a (not so) funny story a while back about how people came to my mom's house during a family dinner with a petition to "Save Pratt's Falls"....when I had no idea it was in danger of closing. But yes, the budget passed and it will remain open....at least through 2012. Although the park is closed for the season I'm pretty sure you can still make an appointment to visit Camp Brockway. The tables and benches are already in there....I plan to use some of the benches for the ceremony outside and mix benches and rental chairs at the tables for the reception. I would LOVE to find some <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/mismatched-vintage-chairs-for-weddings-ceremony-reception/" target="_blank">vintage, mismatched chairs</a> to rent but I haven't been able to find anything in the area.
Hobbit Hollow looks like a really beautiful place, but as with most places in Skaneateles I have a feeling it may be pricey. Best of luck to you!
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An Aurora Inn wedding was recently featured on Style Me Pretty: http://www.stylemepretty.com/new-york-weddings/2011/10/13/the-aurora-inn-wedding-by-clarkwalker-studio/
BTW- I'm also swinging away from the original plan of a destination wedding (ours was going to be in Mexico).
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