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twiztedxdreamstwiztedxdreams member
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in Texas-Houston
Im getting married late december and i need help on budget friendly places. I have looked into a few and I would like some advice on these.
The bell tower on 34th
Ashton Gardens
Spring chateau
Amber springs
My total wedding budget is 6,000 for everything. My fiance is in the army and the wedding has to be done during this time frame. Is it even possible?
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  • KYPHILLYKYPHILLY
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    edited December 2011

    How many will be invited?

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  • PJS001PJS001 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ashton Gardens is going to be out of your price range. I also think that Amber Springs and the Bell Tower will be out as well.

    With a budget like yours you may want to look into some more DIY venues where you do more of the work rather than venues such as the ones that you have listed where everything is all inclusive.

    Some great venues that would fit your budget are the Heights Firestation, The Lyceum in Galveston, and Brady's Landing to give you an idea of how far 6,000 can go.

    I am sure some of the other ladies will have great suggestions for you as well.
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  • monkeysipmonkeysip member
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    edited December 2011
    Also, you can save a lot of money if you get married on a day other than Saturday, or at an earlier time (so, you can have a brunch, lunch, or afternoon appetizer reception).  

    Like pps said, with a budget like that, you need to get creative.  Also, tell us a general area.  I think Ella's garden might be in your price range (tomball area, I think).  And look at the thread "most budget-friendly venues."  There's some ideas there.

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  • aylerzaylerz member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm getting married in December, too! We're using the Milford House and it's under 1,000 for the venue on a Saturday. It goes down on off nights like someone said above. This is the cheapest I found (and fell in love with) besides the heights fire station. The website doesn't have any good pictures, but there are some on my wedding blog if you're interested (zachandayla.tumblr.com). how many people are you expecting? :)
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  • monkeysipmonkeysip member
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    edited December 2011
    ooooooh @ aylerz-- I love your blog!  Nice pictures of the Milford house and I love the little Christmas ornament favors!  Very cute!

    For my own sake and for OPs sake, can I ask what the rental fee included for milford house?  Like, does it include any tables, chairs, or any linens or anything?

    Also, I've been looking into Milford and was wondering if there's any outdoor space connected to the house.  I don't need it to be big, but just any place where you can step outside and get some fresh air, etc.

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  • dixonkrdixonkr
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-houston_venue-13?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:121Discussion:3dcd6f63-f14f-4240-a5e9-d8180dfe6c12Post:1b39770d-db8d-4183-be43-dc48dbe78dc1">Re: Venue help</a>:
    [QUOTE]ooooooh @ aylerz-- I love your blog!  Nice pictures of the Milford house and I love the little Christmas ornament favors!  Very cute! For my own sake and for OPs sake, can I ask what the rental fee included for milford house?  Like, does it include any tables, chairs, or any linens or anything? Also, I've been looking into Milford and was wondering if there's any outdoor space connected to the house.  I don't need it to be big, but just any place where you can step outside and get some fresh air, etc.
    Posted by monkeysip[/QUOTE]

    I would like to know all of this as well! I'm only looking to have 50 people, is there room for a dance floor?
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  • aylerzaylerz member
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    edited December 2011
    @monkeysip & dixonkr

    There is a huuge side lawn and it's really pretty because the side of the house it's one is all red brick & has the tall windows. We were going to use that for the ceremony until I decided I didn't want to rent outdoor chairs (haha) and we moved it to bell park because our ceremony will be super short & simple! There is also a side patio type thing that is used for wheelchair access, but my dad is going to set up a cigar bar on it since we won't need it for that purpose.

    The fee in December if you rent the whole downstairs includes tables & chairs & they have a linen deal with Party Cloths which is actually a FABULOUS rate, and they come and set it up, and the venue just returns the linens for you the next day. You just turn in your floorplan and they set up the chairs and tables how you want them. 

    We are having about 100 - 120 for an all passed heavy hors d'eourves reception w/ a bar which is pretty much the max for the Milford House and even with the tables we set up in the ballroom area (seating for 76) still leaves enough room for a dance floor for us. It also comes with it's own speaker system. It's cool because you get to use a living room/sitting area, and there is a good size parlor (we're putting a photobooth in there, but it has chairs so that offers more seating) and a dining room area (we're setting up the favors, gift table & guest book in there)

    Once you have a bar & your reception going they require you to get an off duty police officer, but the rate for that is under $300 for our reception because you can use the upstairs bridal room and go in to set up and such however early you want on that day and just have staff there for a cheaper rate because they don't require the off duty officer until your reception is actually started. 

    I can't stress enough how wonderful Barbara has been! She answers all my questions so quickly and has met us there last minute a few times. The ONLY downside I have found so far is that they don't allow use of candles. However, my florist figured a way around that pretty easily so it wasn't really that big of a deal.
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  • dixonkrdixonkr
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-houston_venue-13?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:121Discussion:3dcd6f63-f14f-4240-a5e9-d8180dfe6c12Post:313ce262-2a73-49bb-ab27-422ff6ece7e6">Re: Venue help</a>:
    [QUOTE]@monkeysip & dixonkr There is a huuge side lawn and it's really pretty because the side of the house it's one is all red brick & has the tall windows. We were going to use that for the ceremony until I decided I didn't want to rent outdoor chairs (haha) and we moved it to bell park because our ceremony will be super short & simple! There is also a side patio type thing that is used for wheelchair access, but my dad is going to set up a cigar bar on it since we won't need it for that purpose. The fee in December if you rent the whole downstairs includes tables & chairs & they have a linen deal with Party Cloths which is actually a FABULOUS rate, and they come and set it up, and the venue just returns the linens for you the next day. You just turn in your floorplan and they set up the chairs and tables how you want them.  We are having about 100 - 120 for an all passed heavy hors d'eourves reception w/ a bar which is pretty much the max for the Milford House and even with the tables we set up in the ballroom area (seating for 76) still leaves enough room for a dance floor for us. It also comes with it's own speaker system. It's cool because you get to use a living room/sitting area, and there is a good size parlor (we're putting a photobooth in there, but it has chairs so that offers more seating) and a dining room area (we're setting up the favors, gift table & guest book in there) Once you have a bar & your reception going they require you to get an off duty police officer, but the rate for that is under $300 for our reception because you can use the upstairs bridal room and go in to set up and such however early you want on that day and just have staff there for a cheaper rate because they don't require the off duty officer until your reception is actually started.  I can't stress enough how wonderful Barbara has been! She answers all my questions so quickly and has met us there last minute a few times. The ONLY downside I have found so far is that they don't allow use of candles. However, my florist figured a way around that pretty easily so it wasn't really that big of a deal.
    Posted by aylerz[/QUOTE]

    Oh, thank you SO much for this. I'm seriously considering this. Trying to have 50 people for 5k seems like a struggle so far. Everywhere is just as expensive to have 100 as it is 50 it seems and this seems doable. I've e-mailed them and waiting for a reply. If you do take any more pictures of the venue, outside or even Bell Park I'd love to see them! :)
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  • monkeysipmonkeysip member
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    edited December 2011
    Wow, all of that sounds great!  It's great that you have it the whole day, and they help with set up!

    I'm marrying in May or June (2013), so it may be pricier.  But hopefully it won't be too much more.  I just love the idea of having a private house for your guests.  And it looks like with a little decor it could be gorgeous.

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  • aylerzaylerz member
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    edited December 2011
    Unless they change the pricing between now and then, their pricing in Nov. & Dec. is about $150 higher than any other time of the year, so it may even be less during the Spring!
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