this is the code for the render ad
Community› Local Wedding Boards› Oklahoma
Oklahoma
New Discussion

Wedding Ceremonies at the Capital?

okiedivaokiediva
100 Comments
in Oklahoma
Have any of you ever been to one? I have seen some pics of a few and it looks beautiful. Any pros or cons?
Report Reply to Post

Re: Wedding Ceremonies at the Capital?

  • nmsoonergirlnmsoonergirl
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I just had my wedding there Saturday.  I posted a vendor review, but overall I was very pleased to have a unique and lovely venue.

    In March on a 70 degree day it was VERY warm, so I can't even imagine what it is like when it gets really hot (I've heard they don't keep AC on for pirvate events, but I don't know if that is true).

    IMHO, you really need to pay someone to come and handle sound for you because of the echo factor (something you don't have to worry about if you get married in a chapel).  Between renting 60 chairs and hiring a sound person, the "free" venue ended up costing $420, but I didn't feel compelled to add any decorations since the building is so stunning (I'll share pics when I get some).

    Since only one entrance is open after hours, if you want to avoid your guests you need to get there pretty early, which worked out okay as we took some preceremony pictures, but it's not exactly a comfortable place to wait.

    I was worried that my guests would be put off by the metal detector...I didn't hear any complaints, and I hope that people would have the sense not to complain to me even if they were put off.
    Report Reply
  • okiedivaokiediva
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Thanks for the reply! Did you get your chairs through the capital or somewhere else? Was your wedding in the day time or evening? TIA!
    Report Reply
  • Nicole1982Nicole1982
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I also just had my wedding there the 5th of march. I loved it. I recieved soooo many complements...My now hubby said it was neat to watch guests enter because there head just went straight UP to the dome when they walked in.

    She is right about the sound. We hired a DJ and the music part was fine, but when the ceremony started...guests had a hard time hearing us and some couldnt hear at all. We had 230 chairs/individuals in there. So when the dj did the pre test you could hear fine but once everybody go in there the sound quickly went down hill.

    I also rented the chairs from the capitol ...they were 2.00 each for just plain boring metal folding chairs. I went the extra mile and bought my chair covers and i was sooooo glad i did. It really made it look so elegant in there. I loved it. I really didnt have any decorations besides that. And it look just fine. As the girl before said the "FREE" venue quickly adds up quickly witht he chair rental, and dj. But I wouldnt change it for the world i loved it. it was unique and the guests loved it.

    It is true there is no A.C. so please dont have one there during the summer. You and your guests would be MISERABLE. It was a little warm in there at the start of march, but nothing bad.

    I also reserved the blue room for a waiting area for the wedding party and that worked out great. A place to sit away from the guests.

    I was worried about security and made a big deal about making a guest list making usre all guets put there names down and there guests name on the RSVP and also that they needed their ID's. ... Yeaa.. uhhh nobody had to show their ID for the Rehersal OR the wedding..grrr.... oh well .

    Let me know if you have any questions

    nkbridemarch@gmail.com

    Nicole
    Report Reply
  • nmsoonergirlnmsoonergirl
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Hi Nicole!  I'm jealous that you got the blue room....they never got back to me!  I just wanted to say thanks for all your help....the day was AWESOME!!
    Report Reply
  • Nicole1982Nicole1982
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I had to for the blue room once a week for about a month. Sigh. BUT i flippin finally got it! It did not help it was after the govenor change..so nobody knew what was going on.
    I'm sorry they never got back to you.  You should have told me I had the contact lady by the end of it.

    So glad yours turned out amazing. When you get your pictures back i'd love to see them. :-)
    Report Reply
  • okiedivaokiediva
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    If either of you ladies or anyone else that has had a wedding there would like to share  some pics I would be forever grateful! My email is chrsxj@aol.com.
    Thanks for your information!
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards