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New with tons of questions :)

nicleepnicleep
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in Arizona-Phoenix
Hi ladies!  I'm new to the boards and really just in the research stage of wedding planning (honestly, I haven't recieved my ring yet- but I know it's coming soon...that makes me sound so kookoo lol but it's true :)  We've already discussed dates in 2012- we're on a tight tight budget for life right now and he just can't afford a ring). 

Because of our SUPER tight budget I figure I'd get a jump start on planning/researching.  I'm going to be a DIY kinda brinde and my main concern is finding a location/venue that will allow us to bring our own food/alcohol.  Right now I am leaning towards a park- but in truth I'm not keen on the idea of passer-bys being able to stop and view our wedding, plus I don't know how I feel about a reception at a park.

Any suggestions on locations (about 50 guests) anywhere in the Phoenix area (east, west whatever :)) that allow self catering etc?

Thanks in advance!
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Re: New with tons of questions :)

  • kpwedkkkpwedkk member
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    edited December 2011
    Welcome to the boards! And a Congratulations!

    Have you tried banquet halls?  There's the Soiree Banquet Hall at 27th Ave and Bell Rd - http://www.lesoireebanquethall.com/

    We used this place, but we also had to bring our own decor as well (we used Premier Events -  http://premiereventsaz.com/) - they are located at close to I-17 and Glendale Ave.

    http://www.ektamandirarizona.org/rental_rates.htm




    Large courtyard for cocktail hour :)







    We had the hall for the full day!  We served a wedding lunch after the wedding, and transformed the hall again for the reception in the evening!

    They had a large kitchen and refridgerators, with facilities to rinse dishes to give back to the vendors.



    "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart." ~ Miss K ~
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  • ptrstptrst
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    edited December 2011
    We're getting married here: http://www.manoratcatlincourt.com/ It's in Glendale, on 58th avenue and Myrtle (between Glendale and Northern).

    They're letting us bring in whoever we want for catering (including ourselves), and while we do have to use one of their affiliate bartending companies if we want alcohol, both of those companies allow you to provide the actual alcohol which I've heard can be a cheaper alternative.
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  • alschmidalschmid member
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    edited December 2011

    Not sure how tight your budget is...but Val Vista Lakes allows it and the Arizona Historical Society
    BIO: Updated 7/28 with bridesmaid dresses

    Amy & Ian

    image 133 Invited so far!
    image 48 Are ready to party!
    image 27 Will be missing out! (12 kids)
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  • nicleepnicleep
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks, Ladies!  I'll look into all these options.  Research is telling me that planning on a budget is going to be harder than I thought, but hopefully I won't get too discouraged!  Looking at these photos/venues etc is getting me excited! :)
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  • nautlikeu27nautlikeu27 member
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    edited December 2011

    Windstar Gardens might be another option. I looked there but ultimately wanted something different =]. Good luck on ur planning. It really is fun!

    image 178 Invited so far!
    image 55 Are ready to party!
    image 6 Will be missing out!
    image 117 Are MIA!
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  • lcarp203lcarp203
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    edited December 2011
    I am not sure what your budget is or what time of year you are planning on getting married, however, I always recommend these 2 places-

    Chapel on the Farm- Gilbert
    http://www.chapelonthefarm.com/chapelatthefarm.html

    Inside the Bungalow- Mesa
    http://www.insidethebungalow.com/
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  • HecateAZHecateAZ
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    edited December 2011
    If you're thinking about a park, how about Fountain Hills? It's a little far, depending on where you are, but I think they have a facility nearby where you could do the reception after the ceremony.
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  • BeckityBeckity
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    edited December 2011
    A friend of mine got married at Arizona Historical Society and I know she was on a super-dooper tight budget.  It all came out really nice!
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  • NickDanielleBNickDanielleB member
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    edited December 2011
    We're having ours at Shenandoah Mill in Gilbert. They let you bring in any vendor you want. We are bringing our own kegs and wine (you have to get a bartender if you serve the hard stuff). They're really easy to work with.
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  • mgummsmgumms
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    edited December 2011
    There's a little wedding chapel in Gilbert. I think it might actually be called that. It's adorable, but I have too many guests to fit there. You could make it work with 50. Also, check out Antique Wedding House. I don't think they do outside vendors but they are pretty inexpensive and have way more info online than most places. Good luck! And you aren't kookoo. I did the same thing. :)
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  • NillaWafer10NillaWafer10 member
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    edited December 2011
    I got married at Val Vista Lakes, and they let you bring in any vendor you like (including yourself).  The only exception is the bartender; they require your bartender to be fully insured.  If you get married on a Sun-Thur, the venue is half the price.  It's absolutely gorgeous and requires minimal decorations.  Here are some sneak peaks of what we did with the place.

    Professional Photos

    http://memoriesthrutime.blogspot.com/2010/05/ashley-robert-52310-val-vista-lakes.html

    Videography

    http://memoriesthroughtimevideo.blogspot.com/
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