IS IT JUST ME....HELP?!

Re: IS IT JUST ME....HELP?!

• baxterdreamer member

  

  February 2013

  I considered them and truly, for what they offer, I think they are overpriced but maybe they have steep discounts for off season? That's one reason we considered The Castle on the Lake so heavily. They offer SO much at a crazy discount for Jan./Feb. weddings. The coordinator, Britian, is incredible!! It is in Jacksonville, not sure if distance is a factor.

  

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• fallbride1109 member

  

  February 2013 edited February 2013

  I think it's an OK deal simply because they include your cake, appetizers and decor--you essentially don't need a cake vendor or centerpieces.  It's all-inclusive, and comes with chivari chairs and lighting which is something you often have to pay for.  The $13.95 upcharge is a ripoff though IMO.  It basically comes out to around $65/pp if you go with the most expensive food package, which is what I paid for my hotel wedding--but I also had to provide my own centerpieces and cake and didn't have lighting.  Of course, the ceremony charge is additional (my hotel waived mine).  The service charge of 15% is lower (I paid 20% for example).
  
  It's an all-inclusive venue which you are always going to pay more for.  My problem with places like this is all the upcharging--that drives me crazy when they want to nickel and dime you for every little thing.  I would also prefer to bring in my own cake and decor to suit my own taste.  You just have to weigh the pros with the cons just like with any venue.  If there's more that you like about it than not and it's in your budget, then it's a good choice for you.  If I remember correctly, it is BYOB which could provide you some savings.

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• angelsong21 member

  

  February 2013

  I also think they are totally overpriced.  You can find better deals in the area.

  

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