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Venue Help/Intro

Johnsonk313Johnsonk313 member
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Hi ladies, I have been lurking for about a month so I figured it was time to say hello! I am getting married 9/2/2012, my colors are Navy and Cream,  and I am super excited! I am on a pretty tight budet and I was wondering if anyone had any venue suggestions they would like to share. I am located in Philly but willing to travel about an 1/2hour to 45 min if price is right. I am planning on inviting about 100 and I want to spend no more than $77 per person and that has to include tax and gratuity. I know that is a stretch but any help you ladies can give me would be greatly appreciated! And I look forward to getting to know you all :)
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  • amy727amy727 member
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    edited December 2011
    Welcome! 

    I'm not going to be very helpful on venues but you may want to think about having your wedding on Friday or Saturday to help you keep costs down.
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  • ADTonkADTonk
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    edited December 2011
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    My friend used this venue (The Austin Room location).  Their food was delicious and their cheapest wedding package is $65 pp including open bar.  It's located in Delco.
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  • RecoveringActorRecoveringActor member
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    edited December 2011

    Welcome, Johnson!! 

    I do think that budget is going to be a bit tight.  You're looking at about $60-$65 pp with 21% gratuity.  You definitely won't find that in the city, and I think even in the 'burbs will be tough.  I'll see what I can find out.

    The $77pp... what is that including?  Some venues are a bit "all inclusive" and they'll give you centerpieces, a cake, linens, etc.  They are a bit more expensive, but they include a lot as well.

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  • jessica0602jessica0602 member
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    edited December 2011
    P&P Caterers in NE Philly has awesome food, beautiful halls and would absolutely fit your budget.  My best friend had her wedding there and it was a great time!
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  • Smile1114Smile1114 member
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    edited December 2011
    P&P was a bit pricey for me. My budget was under yours. They dont include alot in their packages. I would check out Georgine's in Bristol. They include your dj, cake, open bar, linens and are way under your budget. and their pricing includes tax and grat, they have 3 different packages to choose from and they all fall under your budget.
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  • jenmac628jenmac628
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    edited December 2011
    Hi and Welcome! Check out Lazarro Ballroom, Heritage and the Oaks Ballroom (all in Delco) and see if they can work with your budget. The Lazarro (sp?) is close to the airport and practically in the city.
    September is a really busy season though so I am not sure how much wiggle room you would have if there prices are higher than the $77... if that makes sense! (I think they have packages that are pretty close if I remember correctly)
    Good luck and let us know how you make out!
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  • tdmaustdmaus
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    edited December 2011
    Hi, check out Blair Mill Inn in Horsham. We thought they were decent when we were venue hunting. They included most things like chairs, cake, etc...and their packages started at $72. We ended up picking another venue, but maybe it suits your wedding.
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  • colleenm18colleenm18 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am getting married July 2012 and also have a very tight budget! We are having our reception at the Mendenhall Inn.  It is $75 per person and that includes everything including tax & gratuity.

    I would check Mendenhall Inn, Concordville Inn, Oaks Ballroom, Austin Room
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  • CleverGirl01CleverGirl01 member
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    edited December 2011
    I second Mendenhall Inn.
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  • Jamy0807Jamy0807 member
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    edited December 2011
    I love Cairnwood. You have to use one of their caterers but I think you may be able to get in that range.
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  • Bean32Bean32 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm not much help with venues, but I wanted to say welcome!
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  • jelybeancgjelybeancg
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    edited December 2011
    I will second Lia's Catering and add The King's Mill in Media.

    Good luck!
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  • Johnsonk313Johnsonk313 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you sooooo much everyone for all the suggestions and the welcomes :)! I am going to look into all of those it is a great starting point because I was frazzled. I will let you know how they work out!
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  • Johnsonk313Johnsonk313 member
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    edited December 2011
    @ RecoveringActor, I am mainly looking for food and booze lol. I am a super DIYer so if the cake and centerpeices are not included it is no biggie. Great if they are though
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  • RecoveringActorRecoveringActor member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm all for super DIYers!!  I'm DIYing a few things (table numbers, escort cards, and programs) but that's pretty much it.  I'm crafty... but my crafts have their limits.  We have a couple of DIY brides here.

    Please keep us posted how your venue search goes! :)
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  • kiskrakiskra
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    edited December 2011
      The caterer I am using isn't tied to a particular venue but he does have a list of places in Bucks County and Montgomery County. Buffet prices are around $60-$75 pp with a chicken, pasta and fish entree and carving station. Also included deserts and wedding cake, silverware, glassware and linens. The venue I chose was a "bring your own alcohol" so I can purchase it where ever I find the best prices (many Knotties have suggested DE). 

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  • CaitC21CaitC21 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_pennsylvania-philadelphia_venue-helpintro?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:105Discussion:ca1b38fc-0357-4b2b-9fa9-871d889ec213Post:170ab0e1-03ec-42b1-a5c1-321b68664e3b">Re: Venue Help/Intro</a>:
    [QUOTE]I love Cairnwood. You have to use one of their caterers but I think you may be able to get in that range.
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    Cairnwood has a huge rental fee like $800+ if I am not mistaken.

    Check out Joseph's in Hosham PA, I had friends on a super bidget get married here
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_pennsylvania-philadelphia_venue-helpintro?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:105Discussion:ca1b38fc-0357-4b2b-9fa9-871d889ec213Post:170ab0e1-03ec-42b1-a5c1-321b68664e3b">Re: Venue Help/Intro</a>:
    [QUOTE]I love Cairnwood. You have to use one of their caterers but I think you may be able to get in that range.
    Posted by Jamy0807[/QUOTE]

    <div>Except they have a $5000 fee to use the space.  So I'm going to guess that is out!  As it would then up the pp charge.  </div><div>
    </div><div>One of the girls suggested a really pretty place last week, Ridley St park maybe?  You can bring in your own food and booze I think which would cut your costs.  </div><div>
    </div><div>I would also consider changing your date to save money Aug or Nov would open up places out of your range in Sept.</div><div>
    </div><div>Also ask for discounts.  I did.  </div><div>
    </div><div>Read my blog I have suggestions on lots of ways I cut costs as well as ways I cut costs in my every day life to save up, save for a house, come home from London etc. </div>
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  • CaitC21CaitC21 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_pennsylvania-philadelphia_venue-helpintro?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:105Discussion:ca1b38fc-0357-4b2b-9fa9-871d889ec213Post:8e5faccf-5966-4b64-917e-116cc1843917">Re: Venue Help/Intro</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Venue Help/Intro : <strong>Except they have a $5000 fee to use the space.  So I'm going to guess that is out!  As it would then up the pp charge. </strong>  One of the girls suggested a really pretty place last week, Ridley St park maybe?  You can bring in your own food and booze I think which would cut your costs.   I would also consider changing your date to save money Aug or Nov would open up places out of your range in Sept. Also ask for discounts.  I did.   Read my blog I have suggestions on lots of ways I cut costs as well as ways I cut costs in my every day life to save up, save for a house, come home from London etc. 
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    Man we must have been in eachothers head!
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    Eye to eye Cait!


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  • kristinrotondokristinrotondo member
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    edited December 2011
    Check out the Brookside Manor at Somerton Springs. They have a $65 pp package that includes gratuity. Tax wouldn't make it much more.
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  • jenmac628jenmac628
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    edited December 2011
    That was me that suggested the place in Ridley Creek State Park. It has a rental fee (less on Fridays) but you can bring in your own food and booze like they mentioned so you can save there. here is the website:

    Its gorgeous. I fell in love with it when I was in the park one day for another reason but they were doing renovations in the kitchen and weren't booking weddings at the time b/c they didn't know when they would be open again. I think you would be good to go by now.
    Its an amazing space in the middle of a gorgeous park!
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  • nancyrnancyr member
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    edited December 2011
    Ridley is gorgeous but I know many brides complain it's very DIY.  No on site staff to help you out.  This site has lots of pics if you're thinking about Ridley.  http://romanceatridleycreek.blogspot.com/ Any of the sites using Lia's catering will have excellent food! They're good about working with your budget too.  Kings Mill is picky about using their people so you don't have a lot of choice, also have heard their hors d'oevres are very frozer out of the the acme type (there's nothing wrong with that if it's what you are expecting). 
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  • animalluver0612animalluver0612 member
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    edited December 2011
    CHECK OUT KIINGS MILLS!!! So beautiful and reasonably priced! I have been to a wedding there and this is my own reception for my wedding! Food and staff are unbelievable
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