Hi,
Our wedding budget is $20,000. We would like to have 200 guests. Prospective wedding date Sunday, October 20, 2013. Willing to do semi-destination in Maryland or Virginia, if it will be cheaper.
LoveKiss posted some great questions. I was hoping if I answered them I could get some recommendations.
Do you prefer an inclusive venue, or would you rather source everything yourself?
- I am not sure what typically is cheaper. I do have some caterer friends so maybe source everything myself would be the better option
What is your budget for the venue? Food and drinks? Linens and china?
- I would like to spend $6,000 on the food and beverages. We are not serving alcohol. Then $5,000 on the venue, linens and china.
What kind of wedding do you want to have? e.g. cool & contemporary, whimsical, rustic, forrmal/semi-formal/casual, beach/waterfront, classic hotel ballroom, etc.
- cool & contemporary
Are you okay with something sem-destination-90 minutes or more from the area where most of your guests are?
- We don't mind semi-destination especially if it is going to save us money I.e. Fredrick. Most of our guests reside in the Metropolitan area.
Do you want someplace that offers a weekend's worth of activities?
- No
Do you prefer city, suburbs, or country?
- Suburbs but we are flexible
I would appreciate any advice, especially caterers ($6,000 budget), photographers ($1,600 budget) and videographers ($2,000 budget).
Thank you!