I've just started planning a wedding for early summer 2012. I have looked at a ton of venues (visited 6 so far!) but can't seem to find "the one." I need help! I want a Saturday evening wedding, where I can get married outside (later in the evening when it's cooler!) but have something with A/C for the reception - either inside or a big climate-controlled tent. I'm looking at ~150 people and I want a place where we'll all be in the same room - not segmented into different areas of a house. I would love something on the water but that might be tough since we're in Atlanta. I don't want to have to drive more than an hour from Atlanta, either - it would be hard for guests flying in to get there. I have some flexibility on budget but hope to keep it below $100/pp for food and alcohol; I'm willing to spend more if I found the *perfect* place though.
Does this place exist? Am I being too picky? So far I have found beautiful outdoor spaces with no A/C (not an option for a summer reception!), or great facilities 2 hours outside Atlanta, or places that won't hold 150 and a dance floor. Any suggestions of venues would be great, or maybe a reality check if I'm going to have to compromise! Thanks in advance!