Alright, I know I've posted quite a bit about Pratts falls, DIY catering etc. But there has been a change of plans! We had planned on May 20th, but FI will be in California for the entire month of May, so that's a no go. When we found this out, we decided to just cancel with Pratts Falls and cut out losses, since they're having such a hard time keeping the park open, just drama we want to avoid.
So with all of that being said, we're starting fresh! We're looking for a location that's pretty much all inclusive, but wont cost us an arm and a leg. We're already under contract with a photographer who is willing to work with us on a new date, but other than that we're starting over! We haven't decided on a new date yet either, and we're open to whatever at this point. (After May 2011, before November 2011.)
The most important aspect to us is aesthetics. I'm very against ugly chairs, chair covers, and bizarre carpet

The next important aspect would be of course the food. We're planning on having a short civil ceremony, and are even playing with the idea of making it a part of dinner. Which would really only leave us looking for a fabulous reception location, no need for an alter ceremony location and all of that jazz.
Any input would be helpful! Banquet halls, trendy restaurants, whatever!
Re: Affordable all inclusive locations?
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As far as your three points, the chairs aren't even remotely ugly though they are just plain black. We didn't get chair covers and I highly doubt anyone noticed the chairs. The carpet is brand new (they replaced it this fall I think) and neutral.
Lafayette Country Club which I know is on the cheaper side
Brewster Inn is beautiful, but you have to have your reception before 5pm its about $50/person
The Wellington House in Fayettville is nice
Castaways in Brewerton is very reasonable and on the water it is about 30/person
Wysockis in Cicero is reasonable at about 30/person
The Brae Loch in Cazenovia is about 53/person
The Whitetail in Manlius is about 40/person
I have other places but I am not sure on the price. I have an excel fileof all the places I looked into let me know if you want me to send it to you.