I'm just starting to plan my wedding for November 2012 and was wondering which ends up being more affordable: raw space where you have to rent furniture, staff, and catering or going with a full service venue? I'm not on a tiny budget but would like to keep it to around $40,000.
I'm picky about food and really want to be able to choose my own caterer, and I like the look of raw spaces more than some of these banquet type venues, but I'm concerned that the cost of filling it with furniture and hiring staff will be too high.
Does anybody know which ends up being more affordable?
Thanks