Red Wings Arena for a venue

asher007

Ok ladies just wondering if anyone has or is going to have their wedding here... i need desperate help...i feel so overwhelmed

Sue-n-Kevin

I peeked at your bio and you have a date in September 2014. I'm not sure if you are asking if it's POSSIBLE to have it there? There's a good chance there will be a new arena at some point, may be in the building stages in 2014.

This link will take you to the page where you can view info on functions at Joe Louis Arena: http://olympiaentertainment.com/venues/joelouisarena.jsp?dispPos=4
There are pictures of events there, with tables etc. You could have any of the colors you mention, they'd all go in any of the rooms because the rooms have all those colors.

Not sure if they would book that far out, but you could call them. I am sure it is pricey. Based on my experience, booking any of the Olympia Entertainment locations is fairly expensive.

Good luck.

asher007

thanks, i have already seen the rooms etc. not going to book right now...just getting ideas on budget so i can save whats needed. my fiance suggested that we try there cus he loves hockey and id do it for him if i got everything else. just was wondering if any other brides here are doing or have done their wedding here too

emily1004

What are you looking for? Opinions on the room, the facility or the catering? Are you looking to have your wedding at the Joe? I'm just a little confused on what you're asking about?

HiggyFan42

It would definitely take a lot of closer investigation.  They may not book this far out because they have no idea what the Red Wings schedule will be at that point.  They aren't going to make sure that the Wings have an away game just because there is a wedding scheduled for one particular Friday or Saturday night.  Maybe if the wedding was scheduled for July or something they would... but I don't think they would for any date during the season.  I could be wrong though.  Good luck! 

asher007

im looking for decor ideas, budget ideas and guys im not sure my date yet til i get a price back from them. i know im not going to be the center of attention for schedule. i just want to know if anyone here has pics i could see for ideas

emily1004

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emarston1

Huh?  Do you want opinions on colors or on having your wedding at the arena.  Your post is very confusing...

ETA:  I read your follow up posts and I'm still a wee bit confused.  Just call the Joe and find out about prices. Keep in mind prices will change in the next 4 years so you need to account for that in your budget.

ETA again:  Your posting history confuses me to no end.  You posted awhile ago asking about potluck receptions saying you already had a budget and were talking about guest lists, prices/head, etc.  Unless your date/plans have significantly changed, I'm am totally confused.

shrades77

Yeah, this is a weird post.  Emarston - I agree with you on the post history.  Before it sounded like they were living in Western Mass and looking to get married there too.  So strange...

asher007

i was engaged to someone else when i first was on here. i am looking for reception decor ideas and to see who else has done a wedding there.

emarston1

So you were engaged to someone not more than 9 months ago and now you're engaged to someone else?  If your wedding date is not for 4 years, I would work on building the relationship and not worry about venues.  Ideas and tastes will change a lot in the next 3 years before you start booking things...

asher007

so much for help on here....i dont need to explain myself to anyone...ive known my fiance for well over four years and we have been friends...through all the tough times...just wanted ideas for reception decor and such...

Gwenwhyfare

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_michigan-detroit_red-wings-arena-venue-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:88Discussion:90c1aca3-ec9d-482b-ab8f-b5e61e0b51cePost:e4cdba38-64dc-471f-8769-47dda2fe9cdb">Re: Red Wings Arena for a venue</a>:
[QUOTE]so much for help on here....i dont need to explain myself to anyone...ive known my fiance for well over four years and we have been friends...through all the tough times...just wanted ideas for reception decor and such...
Posted by asher007[/QUOTE]

PP are trying to help you, and no you don't need to explain if you don't want to but it helps us understand what you're asking for in the first place. Your original post was confusing because your posting history doesn't seem related to your question and your wedding date according to your bio is not for four years. Speaking as someone who will have been engaged two years by the time we get married, I can tell you that emartson is correct. Your mind will change, a lot. Almost every single decision I have made was changed. Even up to this past week I changed my mind on my dress.

I would look for ways to incorporate the Red Wings into your wedding rather than hosting your reception at the Joe.This bride surprised her new husband with a Stanely Cup groom's cake (<a href="http://parkerphotographic.com/blog/2010/06/16/wedding-photography-in-detroit-michigan/" target="_blank">link</a>). Or you could inquire to the Joe about taking pictures there.

ETA:
I also wanted to add, that most places wont book that far out in advance either. I had a hard enough time as it was with just two years in advance for the area we're getting married (Brighton/Howell). Businesses wont know where they will be at in four years, and like Sue mentioned things can change (like locations and/or renovations). It may not be the case for every place you look at, but just something to keep in mind.

asher007

thanks for the last post that did help with ideas...i only put four years ahead because we are not sure on a date. i would rather put the latest then a date ahead where it may not happen then.