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Dearborn Inn??

imfinallyabrideimfinallyabride member
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in Michigan-Detroit
I went today to look at it, and fell in love with the gardens/outdoor ceremony site and historic houses around the property.  The price seemed right ($5000 -  for brunch or lunch reception minimum, includes cake, bar package, overnight stay in one of the house suites for bride and groom, etc)....much cheaper than Greenfield Village but has the same feel.  Oh and my mom actually liked this one, so we both agreed on something for once:)  Anyone using this venue?  Any reviews?
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  • mordaciousmordacious
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    edited December 2011
    We are having our reception there in the Alexandria Ballroom (upstairs) on 10/23. They are really great to work with and are true professionals. If you have any questions you can email me at a.spears at gmail dot com.
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  • sasha213swsasha213sw member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_michigan-detroit_dearborn-inn?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:88Discussion:8ffb0db8-a618-4224-974e-23974ac915c4Post:654e6d99-9dba-4549-b9d8-d4f18b8336d3">Re: Dearborn Inn??</a>:
    [QUOTE]We are having our reception there in the Alexandria Ballroom (upstairs) on 10/23. They are really great to work with and are true professionals. If you have any questions you can email me at a.spears at gmail dot com.
    Posted by mordacious[/QUOTE]
    I hope you don't mind me butting in - but I love the Dearborn Inn and was planning on setting up a time to meet with them soon. I hope you don't mind me asking - but do you know the minimum for the dinner reception package? 
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  • FrancesvmFrancesvm
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    edited December 2011
    I went there to look at it as well...its gorgeous! Have only heard good reviews as well :~)
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  • mordaciousmordacious
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.weddings.com/Sites/Weddings/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_michigan-detroit_dearborn-inn?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:88Discussion:8ffb0db8-a618-4224-974e-23974ac915c4Post:d59b3e71-97a2-4af2-8bf6-ad95cc492ee3">Re: Dearborn Inn??</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dearborn Inn?? : I hope you don't mind me butting in - but I love the Dearborn Inn and was planning on setting up a time to meet with them soon. I hope you don't mind me asking - but do you know the minimum for the dinner reception package? 
    Posted by sasha213sw[/QUOTE]

    It totally depends on what day and how many people you expect. We are having a saturday night reception with around 100 people and our minimum is 9K. I talked them down from 10 or 11K though. We could have had our reception in the fairlane room for less though. The real killer is the 30% tax (gratuity and sales tax).
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  • lmixterlmixter
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    edited December 2011
    I love the Dearborn Inn, and have been to many weddings and parties there. It is such a great reception hall with great character!
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  • sasha213swsasha213sw member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_michigan-detroit_dearborn-inn?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:88Discussion:8ffb0db8-a618-4224-974e-23974ac915c4Post:bd39312d-7d3f-4ee3-a092-a63893968813">Re: Dearborn Inn??</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dearborn Inn?? : It totally depends on what day and how many people you expect. We are having a saturday night reception with around 100 people and our minimum is 9K. I talked them down from 10 or 11K though. We could have had our reception in the fairlane room for less though. The real killer is the 30% tax (gratuity and sales tax).
    Posted by mordacious[/QUOTE]

    We are planning on doing a Saturday evening reception as well, but we have more like 200 people. I am HORRIBLE at the talking people down part, I don't even know how to bring it up! LOL.
    I hate the whole tax thing - it seems like all the places we have looked at is 24% or more...thanks for letting me know. Now I just have to figure out how to do the talking down part!! <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" />
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    image 127 Wouldn't miss it
    image 64 Passed on the fun
    image 32 Still undecided
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  • shelto12shelto12 member
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    edited December 2011
    Our rehearsal dinner will be there!
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