Reception Venue Freak-Out

chinofiesta93

I'm not getting married until April 2013  but I'm already stressing and losing sleep because of finding a reception venue.

I LOVE the look of the Elm Creek Chalet, but I need a couple more places to check out. We're also going to look at The Reserve in Plymouth, and Bearpath Golf & Country Club in Eden Prairie.

I'd like to stick as close to Plymouth/MG as possible, and find more venues that are open, and airy, and light/full of windows. Guest list is looking between 150-200, and I'd like to stay around $2k-$3k for venue and rentals.
Any ideas?

EmilyW416

I like elm creek. There also is a Union something in plymouth right before maple grove by one of the hotels. Im sorry i cant remember  the exact name of it.

trixie549

Not sure if this is within your budget, but Rush Creek Golf Course has a gorgeous ballroom!

chinofiesta93

Thanks guys, I appreciate the responses! I've thought of Rush Creek too... but their carpet is kind of ugly. I might just swap out a few of my wedding colors to make it work with the carpeting though. Thanks again!

Emily, I think I found the place you're talking about.. or I just found something else I like. It's called Hall 653. Nice and airy and roomy and won't cost an arm and a leg. More simple and plain, not quite so extravagant or jaw-droppingly gorgeous, but it just might work for us!

BTW, just got off the phone with The Reserve, and for anyone else thinking about it in the future - it's no longer a special events center. They are turning it into a restaurant. Bummer!

SSaltzman87

I know with Bearpath, they charge a ton of fees- especially if you're not a member. Also, if you're not a member and want to host an event in the clubhouse- you have to have a member sponsor you. I actually considered it for a little while since my good friend's parents live there so they could've sponsored FI and I, but at the end of the day Bearpath was way out of our budget.

mzad22

The Plymouth Room at Plymouth Creek Center is very nice and reasonably priced.  I am having my ceremony in the garden and reception indoors.

2 of the walls are all windows that over look the garden.  You also have full patio/deck access during the reception and it is lit with white string lights.


This dividing wall isn't there if you rent the whole room

flower_lover

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[QUOTE]The Plymouth Room at Plymouth Creek Center is very nice and reasonably priced.  I am having my ceremony in the garden and reception indoors. 2 of the walls are all windows that over look the garden.  You also have full patio/deck access during the reception and it is lit with white string lights. This dividing wall isn't there if you rent the whole room
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I always thought this venue was fantastic, and reasonably priced, too!

flower_lover

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[QUOTE]Thanks guys, I appreciate the responses! I've thought of Rush Creek too... but their carpet is kind of ugly. I might just swap out a few of my wedding colors to make it work with the carpeting though. [/QUOTE]

Not sure if you're doing chair covers and/or ceiling draping, but if you do, these make the eyes look upward, and I doubt anybody would notice the carpet :-). I assume you'll also have linens and flowers on the tables, which will also make people look up, not at the carpet.