Venue Roll-Call

jemmini6 · October 2010

Hi Ladies,

I am still in the process of looking at venues, so I figured I'd ask where you are all getting married.

1. What is your venue?
2. Why did you pick it?
3. Did you have any 'runner ups'?
4. What is your total budget? (feel free not to answer this if you aren't comfortable, I just want to get an idea of how much these venues will run with everything)
5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors?
6. Anything else you'd like to add??

Thank you!!

Syndelin · October 2010

1. What is your venue? Seville Golf and Country Club in Gilbert

2. Why did you pick it? We both fell in love with it when we saw it, and it was under our budget as well. We looked at about 10 places.

3. Did you have any 'runner ups'? Alchemy at Copperwynd in Fountain Hills

4. What is your total budget? Around 10k for EVERYthing, ceremony and reception, with about a fourth of that going to photography/videography

5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors? Can be either. We are booking some of their vendors, and some of ours.

6. Anything else you'd like to add?? Seville is really customizable, but everything was a bit lower for us because we're getting married on a Thursday.

Schocked · October 2010

1. What is your venue? Val Vista Lakes
2. Why did you pick it? It allows outside vendors and alcohol, which was an absolute must for us. It is also very pretty and has a large enough banquet room for our 200 person guest list.
3. Did you have any 'runner ups'? There were several that we looked at that were really cool, but not quite big enough. The inspirador, Orpheum penthouse, some of the phoenix gallery's (Bentely Projects, Moon Orchid) ect.
4. What is your total budget? Eh.... Somewhere between 15-18K but we are trying to keep it as low as possible, and should be coming in at the lower end. Yippee
5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors? Separate vendors.
6. Anything else you'd like to add??

bibliophile2010 · October 2010

1. What is your venue?

** The Waterfront

2. Why did you pick it?

** I love it -- I think it is lovely and very much my style; it is close to our church (ceremony venue); it has sentimental value because FI grew up nearby.

3. Did you have any 'runner ups'?

** Not really. I think we both knew it was perfect from the beginning. Then we went around in a million circles debating guest lists and options and a million other things of that sort. Once we more-or-less nailed down the guest list, the price was still in budget, and it was a clear choice for both of us.

4. What is your total budget? (feel free not to answer this if you aren't comfortable, I just want to get an idea of how much these venues will run with everything)

** $15-20,000ish (My family is giving us 15-16k before some other gifts/things we will pay for ourselves that, when totaled, will probably knock the sum closer to 20).

5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors?

** Provides some basics, but leaves other stuff up to you.

6. Anything else you'd like to add??

** I love the look, and think the place it worth the money for that alone. We did get a discount because the wedding is going to be in July (for personal schedule reasons). The alcohol must be provided by them, which we were a bit concerned about (because it is more expensive), but they are willing to work with us on something that will work for our guests and budget. Jessica and Lisa are both fantastic.

Also, I think figuring out venues locally is really, really hard (maybe it is this hard in other places, too, but I don't know). I do know that I had total sticker shock when I started shopping (and I thought I was prepared for how much most things cost).

Good luck and keep us posted on your decisions!

janjan550 · October 2010

1. What is your venue? Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, AZ
2. Why did you pick it? It is beautiful up there
3. Did you have any 'runner ups'? In Sedona, Los Abrigaods, in Phx, we liked the Venue at the Grove and McCormick Ranch
4. What is your total budget? (feel free not to answer this if you aren't comfortable, I just want to get an idea of how much these venues will run with everything). For EVERYTHING, including tuxes, gifts, bagels and coffee events with guests the following day, hair for everyone, etc....probably around $17K. The resort itself is about half of that, so we just got a little out of budget with all the extras. I just didn't want the bridal party to have to pay for too much, and I wanted to make it worth the drive for people.
5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors? The resort does the food and alcohol, then we booked other vendors seperately
6. Anything else you'd like to add?? This board has been so helpful in finding information and recommendations. I wish there were more Sedona brides on here, but there are a few of us, and it has been so beneficial

5 days to go!

kb5432 · October 2010

1. What is your venue?

Villa Siena
2. Why did you pick it?

It's gorgeous, we knew the minute we walked in we wanted our wedding there.
3. Did you have any 'runner ups'?

Ashley Manor
4. What is your total budget? (feel free not to answer this if you aren't comfortable, I just want to get an idea of how much these venues will run with everything)

For everything, $25,000 but we're coming in a couple thousand under.
5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors?

Booked separate vendors
6. Anything else you'd like to add??

Our venue, at least for the time of year of our wedding, is expensive but so far I would not change it...I couldn't imagine it being elsewhere.

lcarp203 · October 2010

1. What is your venue?
Starfire at Scottsdale Country Club

2. Why did you pick it?
It was perfect for us. They hold up to 90 people. It was not a ballroom atmosphere and the people were great. There also was not a rental fee. The food prices were within our budget as well. For max 90 people, you can have pretty much your choice in entrees and a full 4 hour bar package and keep in under 9K.

3. Did you have any 'runner ups'?
Tons! If your budget has it, Inspirador is lovely. One down side is they really made it apparent that they were running a business and did not make me feel "special". Not that they have to, but it made me a little uncomfortable it the point I worried about how easy they would have been to work with.

Another amazing venue that was a little out of my budget was Sassi. They were really difficult to work with. The lady at the venue was impossible to work with.

4. What is your total budget? (feel free not to answer this if you aren't comfortable, I just want to get an idea of how much these venues will run with everything)
??? - Hard one! Weddings are expensive! We have tried to keep everything reasonable, but I don't have a "budget" per say. We started out with a budget but soon I figured out that some areas were costing more than we had budgeted and then others less. So, we ended up changing our budget quite a bit. But, we should be under 15K. We are paying as we go and it has worked out good so far.

5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors?
We booked our own vendors. This was also very important to me as I wanted some control over where my money went to!

6. Anything else you'd like to add??
Good luck!

sarahbutchin · October 2010

1. What is your venue? The Ritz Carlton Phoenix
2. Why did you pick it? It is so so so gorgeous inside. It reminds me of a downtown Philadelphia hotel (where I grew up), very victorian... old world elegance and amazing chandeleirs!
3. Did you have any 'runner ups'? Yes! The Royal Palms.
4. What is your total budget? (feel free not to answer this if you aren't comfortable, I just want to get an idea of how much these venues will run with everything) $25,000 MAX. This inccludes EVERYTHING that we will need including my parents' outfits, etc. The Ritz was surprisingly flexible regarding what we could get for our budget :-)
5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors? Inclusive for food, drinks, cakes, etc. Outside florist, photographer, music, etc.
6. Anything else you'd like to add?? I did a TON of research on several locations, so if you have any questions, I have a good amount of pricing information :-)

And by the way: Lcarp... I completely agree about Sassi. I felt they weren't very attentive. Instead of treating you like they were lucky to have you looking at the venue, they acted like YOU were lucky they were willing to show it to you.

731brnigirl · October 2010

1. What is your venue? L'Auberge Sedona

2. Why did you pick it? It is so beautuful and had this amazing vibe!

3. Did you have any 'runner ups'? Not really we looked at doing everything at Talaqueapue (we are getting married there) I knew it was the place.

4. What is your total budget? (feel free not to answer this if you aren't comfortable, I just want to get an idea of how much these venues will run with everything) $35,000 but at the rate I am going I will blow that soon!

5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors? Inclusive for food, drinks, cakes, etc. Outside florist, photographer, music, etc.

6. Anything else you'd like to add??I know being a second time bride...it isn't the wedding its who you are marrying and I wish all the knotties the best marriages ever!

CONGRATULATIONS TO JANJAN! I will miss you my Sedona Bride buddy!

acnahm · October 2010

1. What is your venue?

Troon North Golf Club
2. Why did you pick it?

Amazing indoor and outdoor space! One of our absolute favorite views of Phoenix all lit up at night!
3. Did you have any 'runner ups'?

Not really. We visited a few others, but once we saw Troon, we were sold. We also didn't look at very many since we're planning from out of town and it wasn't possible on our short trips.
5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors?

We booked everything except food and drinks (and planner/coordinator because the event coordinator at Troon is AMAZING!)
6. Anything else you'd like to add??

I can't believe our day is creeping its way here! 3 months 2 days!

Beckity · October 2010

1. What is your venue?
     - Val Vista Lakes
2. Why did you pickit?
     - It is very beautiful (scenic outdoors ceremony area), but has an indoor reception area, which is nice. They allow outside vendors and alcohol. They do not charge based off the time of year that your event it. Also, the price was right!
3. Did you have any 'runner ups'?
     - Our closest runner-up was Venue at the Grove in S.Phoenix. I still very-much like the look of that place, but their reception area fits fewer people, and they do not allow outside caterers/bar.
4. What is your total budget?
      - 15K-18K. My parents are giving us 15K, my FMIL& FFIL are paying for the bar, and we will pay for whatever exceeds that.
5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors?
      - Separate Vendors. Our venue provides the location (all day), chairs for ceremony and reception, and the tables for the reception. Everything else (from linens, to food, to flowers) we will be providing.
6. Anything else you'd like to add??

iarguello · October 2010

1. What is your venue?
Bella Giardino, Phoenix

2. Why did you pick it?
I found it online and when we went to see it we fell in love, and it wasn't even finished yet! They have been adding new things and the price was perfect for us- we have a modest budget and we visited tons of venue that were just out of reach and not what we really wanted. Before, we were going to have to have a breakfast wedding on a Thursday, now we're able to afford the evening event that we've wanted in a gorgeous setting for a screaming deal!

3. Did you have any 'runner ups'?
Tempe Center for the Arts and if we had the money- the Intercontinental Montelucia

4. What is your total budget? (feel free not to answer this if you aren't comfortable, I just want to get an idea of how much these venues will run with everything)

8k, including everything! This is for 100 guests. All of the attire, fees, food, etc are included in this price.

5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors?
We picked all of our vendors individually- and it worked out great!

6. Anything else you'd like to add??
It is fabulous! It's new! and I'm so happy that we found somewhere that we can enjoy ourselves with our guests without going into a panic about the cost.

evilstepmom · October 2010

1. What is your venue?
Sedona Golf Resort

2. Why did you pick it?
We new we wanted Sedona for the red rocks, and this place has the most gorgeous red rock views! Plus we really wanted a reception area that was mainly windows, instead of the typical boxed in reception area. There are pics of this place in my planning bio if you want to see it.

3. Did you have any 'runner ups'?
Not really, if we were to stay in the Valley we really like Troon North though

4. What is your total budget?
For the venue it is going to run us around $15K- but that's b/c we both want to have a full open bar, which is expensive! Also, I'm upgrading linens and chairs. I'm knda high maintenance, apparently.

5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors?
I'm booking separate vendors. I like that, though, since I'm pretty picky.

6. Anything else you'd like to add??
Definitely check out Sedona, especially if you have guests coming in from other parts of the country. I can't wait for our Midwestern family to get to see it!

KerriCornell · October 2010

1. What is your venue?
Sassi in North Scottsdale

2. Why did you pick it?
The food is amazing, the ambiance fit well with our theme and the views of Pinnacle Peak were perfect for a sunset wedding.

3. Did you have any 'runner ups'?
We were scheduled see see Sanctuary and Royal Palms but ended up canceling after we knew we found "the one"

4. What is your total budget? (feel free not to answer this if you aren't comfortable, I just want to get an idea of how much these venues will run with everything)
Weddings are so expensive and we are paying for ours by ourselves. That said, we decided to spend a little extra on things that were important to us like location and food. Our venue ceremony fee was around $2500 for a Saturday wedding. The food and beverage minimum we were able to get a deal on since our wedding was in the shoulder season (April 30th 2011). Our minimum is $10k but it looks like we will end up spending closer to $16k after tax, tips, extras, etc. (That includes the site, all food and open bar, the wedding cake, tables, linens...)

5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors?
Our seperate vendors would be the photographer, wedding planner, DJ, florist, and rental company.

6. Anything else you'd like to add??
Sassi is considered medium sized, however I would not have a wedding of over 150 people there as their reception area can get cramped. My coordinator I worked with to book was extremely friendly. Your wedding cake is included in the price and you get a full tasting before your wedding (2 full meals each, pasta, apps, salad, wine, etc - amazing!) And you always have a place to come back to on your anniversary. Its a fabulous restaurant on its own.

ririsyncyr · October 2010

1. What is your venue?
The Farm at South Mountain
2. Why did you pick it?
it is an absolutely stunning site, and their house caterer is one of my favorites in AZ. plus we didn't want a hotel or resort type location, something different
3. Did you have any 'runner ups'?
the Desert Botanical Garden
4. What is your total budget? (feel free not to answer this if you aren't comfortable, I just want to get an idea of how much these venues will run with everything)
$10k
5. Is it all-inclusive or did you book separate vendors?
you are required to use their caterer, but I was ok with that. I did, however, have to find my own music, florist, etc. But they have a nice list of preferred vendors that they provide and work with regularly
6. Anything else you'd like to add??
if you don't get married there - it's at least worth eating there! they have 3 onsite restaurants that are amazing, and focus their cuisine on local, fresh, and organic.

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