Hey everyone! I just got engaged, wanting to get married Nov 1st this year, have a tiny budget (like under 5k total) and literally want to have a wedding that's one step above eloping - meaning a nice small room, short guest list under 50, and then bring in catering for a simple dinner to the same room afterwards.. real simple and easy (I hope!). I am not from the Minnesota area, which makes this even more difficult, but my fiancee is. Unfortunately, due to logistics our wedding can't really be held at his family member's homes (otherwise that would be perfect). My family will be coming in, so I am looking in the twin cities area.
From looking around and inquiring, I am thinking I basically just want a decent looking meeting room that I can rent out that has no restrictions on catering and alcohol. I am in love with a venue but they have been a bear to get a hold of and I'm anxious about whether they'll be available, too pricey, etc. What I like about this place is:
- exposed brick, windows, and character make for an easy to decorate space for both ceremony and reception, and not the typical banquet hall
- no catering restrictions so I can bring in whatever, including drinks
- no frills, small, but still kinda cool
- downtown st. paul area so easy access to hotels and other cool things for guests to visit
I've looked at 514, Happy Gnome, Landscape Arboretum, Cowles and countless other places but they are all above my budget especially with food and drink minimums. I LOVE the look of Day Block event center, just a blank brick and wood floor slate but also too expensive. So seriously, all I'm asking for is one nice looking room that I can rent out and use for ceremony and reception. It will be November so I'm just looking for indoor rooms. I will greatly appreciate any suggestions! I am trying to work fast!
oh thank you thank you thank you