Hi everyone,
My fiance and I are trying to plan out a wedding for a Friday in August 2013. We're looking at a guest list of about 250, and we're hoping to figure out some venues. We're definitely looking for something in/close to Minneapolis...
So we're looking at about a $18-20k budget for the reception (total budget is 40 for everything) and 250 guests. First off, I hope that's not in bad taste to give budget (wanted to give good info on our parameters) and secondly is 40-50% of total true for reception? Here's where we're looking:
- McNamara Alumni Center - love space, but D'Amico seems really expensive... anyone ever worked with them on a similar budget/guest list?
- The Depot - also like space, but seems out of budget
- Nicollet Island Pavilion - not sure yet, seems like a lot of options
- Windows on Minnesota - also not sure yet
- St. Anthony Main - Really liked the wedding coordinator/service, not sure yet, prices seemed reasonable (Three Sons)
- Blaisdell Manor - really interested, like the prices (also Three Sons)
I guess what I'm really trying to find out is if anyone here has worked with a similar budget and guest list before in Minneapolis? Also any recommendations on other venues that are doable in that price range?
Thanks all, this forum seems so great. This whole process can seem daunting but reading your posts remind me we CAN DO THIS!
Jeff