Yesterday, I got a phone call from my venue stating that effective the end of this year, they will be closing their doors. Unfortunately, that means that they can no longer host my spring 2017 wedding (ceremony and reception) which I've had booked since January. I'm a little shocked, but FI and I decided to remain positive. We still have months to find a new venue, and we're getting our deposit back! Yay! Venue aside, my wedding package was all-inclusive: DJ, florist, cake and photographer, so I plan on calling the vendors and getting their pricing. I'm hoping their prices are reasonable, but if not, there are other vendors out there.
In regards to the venue, we'd prefer the ceremony and reception to be held at the same place. I was able to cross one venue off my list when I learned they only offer outdoor ceremonies, and no back up if it rains. When I told that venue's wedding coordinator that wouldn't work for us, she tried explaining that so far this year, there was only one wedding in which it rained, and the pictures turned out gorgeous. Gag! I just said "thanks, but no thanks, I will not be allowing my guests to get wet for pretty pictures."
Anyway, back to the drawing board!