looking for a nice but affordable venue in maryland!

Re: looking for a nice but affordable venue in maryland!

• jacol13

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  I would look into the PG County Parks Facilities, very affordable and elegant. I think Billingsley House is the cheapest.

  Report0 Reply
• ashlidie member

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  Ours will be about $12k, but there were some venues we looked at where we could have our own caterer that was far less expensive.  Howard County Conservancy has about a $2k rental, which is fair, but the caterer we could have used only wanted about $3k to feed 150 people (this caterer is KS catering).  That is tough to beat... It was very beautiful but JUST barely too small for us.  We have about 160 on our guest list and it would be comfortable for about 130 in there.  We didn't want to take the chance even though people say 20% tend to reply no.
  
  Try local parks, I found a pavillion on the water with bathrooms and tiki bar that was VERY cheap, Holleyneck gardens in Essex.  We were looking for barns so there is one down in Southern MD at a state park for less than $1k rental, could use the same caterer, Jefferson patternson Park.
  
  We are having our reception at a historic mill in Westminster, Union Mills Homestead, so perhaps look at historic sites too.  Our rental is only $700 but it's the food that makes it cost so much because they have only one caterer.  If you had closer to 100 guests and no church ceremony like we do (it has a pretty ceremony garden), I think you could get it in under $8000.
  
  We would need to know what your style is, your budget, and how many guests.  The fewer guests, the better off you are.  Our dream venue was eliminated due to guest count because their cost went per person. 
  

  June 2013 - Shoe Inspiration
  
  

  Report0 Reply
• LoveKiss member

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  What does "nice" mean to you? Liriodendron Mansion in Harford County is gorgeous and has decent site fees. but is a mansion with gardens your style? Or are you interested in something more unusual, like Coradetti Glass Studio? Do you want to be in the heart of the city, or would you prefer something with close, free parking? Outdoors? Indoors? There are tons of things that can help you narrow down your vision. Once you know how you want your day to feel and look, we may be able to give you some helpful suggestions.
  
  FWIT, "average" is in the mid $20s for a 150 person wedding. That means absolutely nothing. Some people spend $15 a head for yummy bbq buffet food, and some people spend $100+ a head on multi-course plated dinners. It really depends on what you want and how much you are willing to spend to get what you want.

  Report0 Reply
• MarieMoten9 member

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  Ours was around 13K for around 105 people... 

  
  

  The most expensive part about a wedding is the venue/food/alcohol! FOR SURE! 

  
  

  Do research EVERYWHERE... make notes in ONE notebook.. 

  
  

  Don't be scared to ask for a deal, mention that you can't afford it with that amount, see if they're willing to work with you. 

  
  

  good luck!

  

  Report0 Reply
• Selinaharris61 member

  

  February 2012

  Hello, check out Sweet Sensations LLC. Other than a venue, we can help you with almost everything else. Catering, cakes, open bar, decor, linens,other rentals, coordination, lighting, centerpieces, chiavari chairs, you name it, we have it. The best part, is that we are more affordable than other companies!!! Though on our site, we set amazing flat rate prices, we will also do our best to accommodate any budget!!! Call us!!!!

  
  

  Affordable venues we have worked with:

  Gala Center - Windsor Mill

  Hebron House - Ellicott City

  Diamond Center - Randallstown
  

  
  

  www.sweetsensationsllc.com

  443.890.1191

  selinaharris61@yahoo.com

  Report0 Reply