Ceremony and reception combo

amarshall52508

So I am really starting to stress! My wedding went from June of 2013 now it February 15th 2013. We changed the date because that is our original "dating" anniversary. It's on a Friday and I am wanting to do an evening wedding but just don't know what or where! I'm having a small wedding guest list with about 50-75 people. I'm pocketing this wedding myself so I have only about a 5000$ limit for just about everything. I know I'm screwed! Please help!

saacjw

First, relax. You have just less than a year, you'll be fine, I've seen weddings come together between June and December.  A small wedding is completely doable on your budget; a lot of people do a lot more for less, just prioritize and become good friends with DIY. Since your wedding is on a Friday, you will very likely find cheaper prices and more avalibility.

As for your location: check out country clubs. A lot of them have the space for a ceremony and reception combo and some are not very expensive at all. A lot of small golf courses have good spaces for receptions and might not be the first place you would think to look. I considered a place called Glenross near Delaware that was just over $6000 for 150 people and it was about on par price wise with a few other places we looked at. There's also a place called Little Bear just north of Polaris that would be about the right size, as well as a club near the Josephinum at the 270- 23 intersection (I don't know their exact costs, because I didn't look into them too throughly, but they weren't outragous). Those are just places I researched, other people might have more in other parts of the city too.

Other ideas for research- hotel ballrooms (some are pricey, some might turn out less so) Community centers and town halls (I've been to weddings at those, it's kind of a blank slate) and catering companies (some have their own space). Good Luck.

csh96

Agreed with PP that this is completely doable.  I planned mine in 7 1/2 months for 100 people.  I don't have too many details but I know these venues have been mentioned a lot in the past and are good for the budget:  Clintonville Woman's Club, Arlington Swim and raquet club, and Gahanna Sanctuary.  there are more that I am not remembering right now but just a few to get your started.

MrsColeman2012

I am planning a wedding for 80-100 on a 5-6k budget in a total of 9 months. I am having open bar, sit down dinner, etc. It is completely do-able if you do your research and get the best deals possible. My vendors:

-Olde Gahanna Sanctuary for ceremony and reception $975 for a saturday...lets us choose our own caterer and bring in our own alcohol.
-Terry Figgins DJ- $400
-Bess Cakery- $292
-Carfagnas Catering- $1450 for food and service

PM me for more details or if you want any of the contact info!

kaceymarie

i'm doing worthington hills country club and they have very good prices! they do the catering. it's a 1,000 dollar deposit and i think that will pay for almost half but it depends on how many people are coming. we are inviting 44 people, so..

KellyRVT

Clintonville Women's Club

Swim and Racquet Club

Kelton House

amarshall52508

Ahhh thank you guys so much!! Big big help!!