Hi all, so I've posted a few times and have been a lurker around here, and my FI and I are ready to finalize our venue - so I need some advice. We are really struggling to find a venue that is in our price range in the cities. These threads have really been helpful, but I think I just have a hard time spending so much money on one day...
Anyways, we looked at Stonebrook Golf Course in Shakopee and really like it; however, the only down fall is that for the ceremony only about 30 chairs fit and the rest of the group has to stand on the patio (just not the ideal wedding ceremony I've imagined). We are having around 175 total guests, so I thought that might be pretty annoying if you are short like me and are on the patio. The positive, the reception venue is very nice and we can get a hosted beer and wine bar, food, taxes and fees for under $11,500.
We've also looked at Edinburgh, and while it is more expensive, it remains at the top of the list because it's a nice venue. Downfall, we'd have to cut in additional areas to make this work.
Anyone held or going to hold their wedding at either of these locations and/or been to weddings there? I'd really appreciate any feedback or if anyone else has other venue ideas to check out. TIA!