Hi! New here
I just got engaged 6/1 and my fiance and I have decided to do a "planned elopement" in Vegas in April of 2014 with a party back home in May.
I thought planning the party would be easy, but it's proving to be a bit difficult! I want the party to be a fun, laid back kind of thing, but have no idea what kind of venues to look at for such a party. My future FIL suggested a backyard party at his house, and that would be great, if he didn't live so far away or have so many back stairs (my mother and grandmother would never be able to climb all of them - health issues).
We live in Boston on the metro-west side, fiancees family is in the same area as us and my family is mostly south shore. We're going to have about 100-125 guests and since the weather in May is so iffy, fiancee wants and indoor venue. Our budget isn't set in stone, but my parents want to help out as much as possible and his dad gave us some...so maybe, 5k? Is that a joke? Will we need way more? Another thing is I have no idea how to book a venue for a small reception/party. I don't need a wedding package, but need somewhere that has on-site catering. I'm so lost!!
If any of you ladies have any experience with what I'm doing, or know someone that has done this, any info would be appreciated!!!