We are trying to decide between 2 venues with similar pricing but different feels.
Option 1: The Mill at Fine Creek near Richmond, VA (themillatfinecreek.com)
Outdoor ceremony, indoor reception, with in-house catering and alcohol for reasonable prices- includes all linens, flatware, silverware, glasses, service, etc. Near where my fiance and I live.
Option 2: Sundara, near Roanoke, VA (mysundara.com)
Outdoor ceremony, tented outdoor reception, on our own for catering, alcohol, linens, flatware, glasses, etc. Near where my future in-laws live (who are paying for a large share of the wedding) and owned by a family friend.
Both are beautiful but we can't decide between the more inclusive, elegant indoor space of The Mill and the gorgeous picturesque outdoor space of Sundara- but there we are more subject to weather and requires a lot more legwork for renting and arranging other details from a distance.
Any advice from others who went for indoor vs outdoor or more inclusive vs arranging all the little things?