So I need some help with a dilemma I am having. I am
completely torn between two wedding venues which both appeal to me on completely
different levels.
Venue #1 is sleek, stylish, and modern, and everything I
could want from a reception venue. I feel in love with this place the moment I
saw it because it’s so unique and definitely has the "wow" factor. I love that it's across the street from a park
in the city because I think the photos would be amazing. I love the incredible
drama of the space (very high ceilings and tall marble columns) and the fact
that I know no one would ever forget a wedding here. I think the food/drink
package is amazing and I love how all-inclusive it is. I think this is the kind
of wedding people would be talking about for a long time afterwards! Everything
I've heard about this place online is fantastic, not even one negative review.
I think it really does say a lot about them. Certainly I think the style of
this place reflects my fiancé and I very well too, which is important to me...The
biggest concerns I have with it are the cost, which is doable but significant
when you add in all the things I would
have to add like the lighting/centerpieces/music/etc. Of course there is the
city travel too, which both my parents and future mother-in-law are concerned
about, particularly with some of the older relatives. Most of our guests also
have to travel pretty far, so they would need an affordable hotel to stay at and
transport to and from the venue, which of course ups the cost.
Venue #2 on the other hand is totally different, as it is more
classic and elegant. It is in the suburbs closer to some of my relatives which
makes the travel much easier. The main ballroom is lovely, the entrance way is beautiful,
and the outside area is very pretty too. It is a bit more affordable, even with
their upgraded "platinum package" which is the one I would go with as
it includes lighting, a longer event, tons of food and drinks, and more. The
other the thing I love is the warm family atmosphere that I got from the place,
and the fact that they are incredibly flexible and willing to add things
without upping the price a lot. I know my family really loved this venue a lot
and although they weren’t trying to push me to pick this place, they strongly
hinted this would be their preference...The biggest concerns I have with venue
#2 are the fact that although it has some drama, it is not at the level of Venue
#1. Also, there can be more than one event there a day (as they have multiple
ballrooms). Although no two events can start near or at the same time, this is
just something I said I never wanted and is probably my biggest concern.The outside area I love is not connected to our favorite ballroom so if guest went outside they would most likely run into guests from the other events.
So that is
my dilemma and I honestly have no idea what to do! My dad is paying for a good
portion of the cost so I want him and my family to love the venue. Everyone
liked both venues but I suspect they want me to pick Venue #2 as they loved
everything about it. The problem is that something is still holding me to Venue
#1, and I guess it's just that I've been in love with it for so long. My fiancé
likes the style of Venue #1 better but does admit Venue #2 is easier to access.
I think he would honestly be fine with either since I am handling all the
wedding details, but that only makes it more difficult because I have to make the decision. What
should I do? Any advice would be appreciated!