So, to appease my very large extended family, I've started researching pricing for having an AHR closer to home. There's a local indoor "pavilion" that's nice and is $350 for all-day (or $50/hr) and $2 per table to rent including white linens. Our local grocery chain has a variety of "lunch bars" available for $6.99pp (my favorite is the pasta bar). And, we can re-use non-floral decor from the wedding. It almost makes me want to look into picking up some real touch flowers instead so I can reuse them.
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