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*u2kellyagain * FW Area Brides Baker Street

While creating another post about Baker Street Train Station is probably not the "right" way to do this, it's been long enough that I thought you might not notice an addition to your original post. My DD and her fiance looked at Baker Street as one of the four reception sites they considered in downtown Fort Wayne. It is so very cool--retro and redone beautifully. Absolutely gorgeous, with a neat little alcove at the end that is perfect for setting up a buffet or bar. BUT. . . there is one thing that, when you go to see it, you really need to check out. Because it has been refurbished to its original condition, everything in the building is a hard surface. The acoustics were the deal breaker for us. It is very loud in the building, even with the small number of people who were in there that day as we toured. My DD's FI actually did the "hello. . . hello" echo. We couldn't imagine having 130 people in there talking, silverware clanking, etc. Also, our DJ (who has worked receptions there in the past) said that it is very difficult to set up in a way that doesn't distort the music and doesn't make the evening miserable for the older crowd. Bottom line: it echos. So, by all means, go look. It is lovely. But do consider the acoustics before you make a final decision. I hope this helps! Good luck with your decision! ~anemone5

Re: *u2kellyagain * FW Area Brides Baker Street

  • edited December 2011
    Where did you end up going with?
  • Amenone5Amenone5 member
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    edited December 2011
    AUGGGH! I had my reply all ready to send and. . . somehow. . . lost it. Let me try again. . . Our DD and her FI chose the Hilton/Grand Wayne Ctr. The Wedding Coordinator is awesome and was more than willing to work with us to put together a package that was what they wanted and reasonably priced for what they are getting. In addition, because they are OOT, the package includes a lot--which means that they don't have to interview multiple vendors and make decisions on who do do the catering, etc. Also, there are very few "up-charges," for china, crystal, linens, etc. It was the right choice for them. In addition, we blocked our hotel rooms there, so guests will not have to drive to a hotel after the reception. We have quite a few OOT guests that will be coming in. That said, there are a number of really great venues in downtown Fort Wayne, and many of them are walkable to the Hilton. Just because they weren't right for us doesn't mean that they won't be perfect for you. Be sure to consider the Botanical Conservatory, the Embassy/Indiana Hotel Lobby, the FW Women's Club, the Scottish Rite, the Summit Club, and also the Baker Street Train Station--it really is a lovely building. Also, the new ball park has a reception area--I think it's called the Lincoln Financial Convention Ctr., or something like that. I think that would be fun--especially with a summer wedding. I hope this helps; feel free to ask me if there is anything else that you would find helpful. Good luck with your planning and decision-making! ~anemone5
  • edited December 2011
    Thanks so much for your post. We will be looking at the station on Friday - so I will be sure to take that into consideration! We will also be checking out proximity to hotels etc. I am not sure if we will be having a band or DJ so I will ask if there would be a difference with the sound.   Thanks again!
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