How many places did you look at before deciding on a ceremony/reception location? I am scheduling appointments to look at places next weekend & I had a decent sized list at the begining, but now it's dwindled down to 2 options. The main problems I'm running into is that we want a Saturday wedding next May and we're only expecting about 100 guests. It seems most places have a minimum of 150 or 175. I don't want a hotel because I want to have windows in the reception hall, and I want the ceremony location on site. Plus, we're on a fairly small budget, and many places are already fairly booked up for May. (Changing to a different month isn't really an option for us for various reasons) I'm looking mostly around the northwest Oakland County area or east Livingston County.
Any suggestions? How many places did you look at before deciding?
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There is also the River Birch Lodge in Hartland. I didn't know about this place when I was researching locations and wish I had. I don't know if you like the idea of rustic, but it's basically a private lodge that you can rent out. I'm pretty sure you have to bring in your own caterer, linens, etc. but it might be worth looking into.
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They have a non-denominational chapel onsite, short walk to the Alexander Blue House that has reception capabilities up to 100. The rental there includes tables & chairs (I think white linens too). There is a "caterers kitchen" that allows the caterer to keep foods hot or cold, have a freezer there, but the caterer can't do any cooking onsite. Nice restrooms as well. They have picnic tables outside that they set up. We are planning on adding a tent outside, which they allow, right next to the Alexander Blue House for the DJ & dancing, but it's really not necessary. The chapel & Alexander Blue House are heated/central air.
It's really a lovely facility. If you are somewhat flexible for your dates, they may have one where you can get both facilties available near the date you want.
Good luck.