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Selfish???

wjf365wjf365 member
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in Illinois-Chicago
I am looking for a place to have my wedding, but am i selfish for wanting to be the ONLY bride there that day? I know somewhere around the world it will also be somebody elses day but not at the same venue.. i just wanna feel special.
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  • gabrielytegabrielyte
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I dont think thats selfish!  Just be prepared to spend more money if you want a place all to yourself!  I suggest you look for banquet halls with only one room available!  how big of a wedding are you planning?
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  • wjf365wjf365 member
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    edited December 2011
    Well.... lol..... we are looking at 150-175 people.... All the really really nice places i have seen have multiple rooms and i don't wanna share...
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  • aimers1525aimers1525 member
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    edited December 2011
    What date are you thinking about? Ours was in May and  I was convinced that we would have another wedding in the other half of the ballroom, but we ended up being the only wedding in the hotel that night so you might get lucky!
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  • gabrielytegabrielyte
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    edited December 2011
    We looked at Astoria Banquets and they have one grand ballroom!  but i believe their minimum is about 400 people, so this is where it gets tough.  Best of luck to you!
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  • lexakelleylexakelley
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    edited December 2011
    We had our reception at Michelle's Ballroom, they only have one ballroom, which was ideal for us.

    What area are you looking to have your wedding reception? I agree with the previous post as well with the higher cost for places that have multiple rooms.
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  • wjf365wjf365 member
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    edited December 2011
    My wedding date is 9/30/2012.. I'm just being wishful that the place i choose ends up with just me and my folks there.. But i'm thinking that the hotels are getting counted out becz it may be more likely for people to have weddings there.. This venue search is giving me a HEADACHE!!! lexakelley... i just want a place that is easily accessible from the e-way
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  • TheDohertysTheDohertys
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    edited December 2011
    If you are looking at banquet rental halls with multiple ballrooms then yes. Have you considered places like the Union League Club, Adler Planetarium, Aerie Loft, or one of the mansions like Mayslake Peabody Estate or the Danada House?
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  • Scarlet Starlet 31Scarlet Starlet 31 member
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    edited December 2011

    I don't know that it's being selfish, but I think it's being a little petty.  Having another bride in the same banquet hall or venue as you doesn't make you any less special, or any less married. 

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  • GinaK119GinaK119 member
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    edited December 2011
    We are getting married at Old Orchard Country Club in Mt. Prospect. They only have one wedding per night.
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  • thealphabridethealphabride
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    edited December 2011
    We were the only wedding party at Mayslaek Peabody Estate. They only have one wedding at a time there.
    We loved the venue and it is right off of 88 in Oak Brook. Centrally located and easy access from all directions.
    You rent the space then bring in your own catering and bar. There isn't a catering list you must choose from so you can really control your costs using a caterer.
    The only drawback is we had to pay an extra couple hundred bucks for Insurances they require.
    The space was gorgeous. We loved having the whole place to ourselves.
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  • WinterWed17WinterWed17 member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    You could look at restaurants. They generally only have space for one event per night.
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  • wjf365wjf365 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks.. The Peabody is booked.. but it did look nice.. Thanks guys for the info
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  • jwp325jwp325
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    edited December 2011

    Saw in an ad that Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel has one event a day.  Also just go through the vendors list under local resources.  The overview page tells you how many events per day they have.

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  • MobKazMobKaz member
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    edited December 2011
    If you are looking anywhere in the northwest suburbs, there are plenty of options where your wedding is the only event. 

    It was a priority for us as well.  We never once thought of it as "selfish".  We thought of the wedding as a family event, and as such, looked for venues that allowed us the privacy, intimacy, and "security" of a single event venue. 

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  • Kizz410Kizz410 member
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    edited December 2011
    i dont think  thats selfish at all.  i actually feel the same way, but i feel in love with my venu, so i compermised.

    i dont know how far Joliet is from you but union station in joilet is beautiful and you get the whole place to your self.  It has a unique elegant feel.  Any country club will also only book one wedding on a specific date. 

    Good Luck!
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  • iyappaiyappa member
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    edited December 2011
    Nope not selfish.  Are you looking in the city or suburbs?  Finding the venue is the hardest part I think.  Hang in there!
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  • InATizzy1601InATizzy1601
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I don't think it's selfish at all!

    I will say, I know that for your date, Danada House is booked. We are booked the weekend after and a high school friend of mine is booked the on your date.
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