20th Century Theater - anyone else getting married there?

kittyglampants

Hello! I am pretty much set on booking with 20th Century in Oakley. I have been to a wedding there before so I know what it will be like. However, when it's your own wedding you realize there are lots of details to think about that you never paid attention to at the time of the wedding you were at.

We have our first meeting at the facility next month. I am just trying to find out as much as possible before then. Who else is booking/has booked there? I would love it if we could pick each others' brains and help each other with details in regards to what the site will and won't let us do. I hear they are pretty flexible.

We are doing both the ceremony and reception there. Retro Vegas theme during Halloween weekend (but on the Friday before Halloween) in 2011. We want to do a candy buffet but don't know if the site will allow us to bring outside food in. Does anyone know? Also does anyone know if they will allow sparklers outside for the grand exit? We got engaged on 4th of July.

Thanks!

mindiosu

We got married there last November.  amazing venue- that was one of my favorite parts of our whole celebration!  I have some info that I would be happy to share with you.  I can also give you information on things we did that weren't exactly presented as options.  My email is mindiosu at hotmail dot com, if you'd like to "pick my brain"  

staceyj1923

We actually looked at booking that venue too. We're going to go with The Redmoor instead.
 
20th Century is really cool, the owner is super nice and laid back. The VIP room is beyond excellent. They promise you plenty of time to setup and are willing to work through any snags etc. I just decided that the dance floor wasn't big enough. Also the fact that the bar was a little run down and outside of the main venue really bugged me. I know my invitee list...they'll want easy access to the bar and with the Redmoor they'll have that. I also thought the owner of the Redmoor was more professional and organized and it seemed like the restaurant there turned out good food on a regular basis. Honestly though, I don't think you could go wrong with either of the venues. They're priced about the same, so go for whatever one feels like a good fit for you and your guests!

dianavarga

Hey, we got married there last September and I honestly can't say a single bad thing about the venue! I LOVED THEM! They were absolutely great. I actually like that the bar was outside of the seating area, my husband and I, and our guests are definitely drinkers too but idk, I thought it made it kind of cool, you don't have this line right next to people who are sitting down at their table. And yes, they will allow you to bring in candy. My husband and groomsmen got ready in the VIP room, they were served beer for FREE - very flexible and laid back. And honestly unless it's against the law in Ohio, they will let you do it.

kittyglampants

staceyj1923, Thank you for the rec on The Redmoor!  We are hoping to check it out when we look at 20th Century.  I am torn between the two until I get to feel the vibe of each. I am glad there are 2 places like this to choose from. How cool!

mindiosu, Thank you again for letting me email you. You are a sweetheart.

dianavarga, Thank you for your reply! It really helps me to hear positive reviews from real people. I am split on the bar inside/outside issue. I like that 20th is outside so that the bar line won't be running into the tables. But I know we are going to lose people for a bit if they have to go out to to the bar. Hmmmm. We will just have to see what it feels like there.

mrs.dilligaf

Kitty, I don't know anything about the places you mentioned, but love the idea of the retro Vegas theme!  We did sort of an 'old vegas' theme.  It went over so well!