So FI has sent me to the knot to help us make a decision and I thought you ladies might be able to help

So we're debating on where to stay the weekend of the wedding. We're getting married outside at a winery in the mountains, about 2 hours away, fairly early on a Sunday, so we're staying over Sat & Sun night. Some family and WP are staying the Sat night too so they can be at the RD & up there early on Sunday.
There's this beautiful historic inn nearby, it's expensive since it's a "resort" but the place is beautiful! It's got this wrap around porch with rocking chairs that overlooks the river. And the mountains are right there across the river. We're getting married end of Sept so the leaves should be starting to change too. It would be idealic for pictures! And as far as having a wedding "vision" this is why we chose the mountains in the fall... but the rooms & bathrooms are small and a mic/fridge and/or breakfast is extra. I'm going to obviously be spread out with lots of "stuff" getting ready ... possibly even having my hairdresser come to the room and a friend to help me do makeup at my room... so...
There's also nearby a regular hotel... we'd be saving about 150$ on the weekend and we could get a big suite room with a bedroom, living room, mic/fridge, breakfast all included. this is also probably where most family/friends that are staying on Sat night would be staying too.
So ladies, your opinion... what's more important. The scene/environment and having some gorgeoussss pictures OR having more room and space, saving a few bucks, and being closer to friends/fam?