Looking For A Non-Traditional Wedding Venue For 260 Guests
Unfortunately I'm planning a wedding for 260 people during a recession. My fiancé and I are paying for most of the expenses and wanted to know if there are any venues with a flat rate in south eastern mass or in Rhode Island. We just need a large hall or area with some character that would have your average amenities. Money is an issue and we only have about 5,000 to spend.
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So after doing some research and calling a bunch of venues we are at a loss. Many of the parks will not permit alcohol and have sound restrictions, not to mention the clean up after. It seems like all the venues want at least 4,000 up front for only 5 hours. Then have us go through their caterer and we then end up paying 20,000. It all seems so silly in the end. My final options so far would be independence harbor, (the venue is free but they charge for food) Diamond Hill State Park, they hold Cumberland fest and have a wonderful stage, and last but not least my parents backyard. Not sure if their backyard can accommodate 150 people or if my mom will pull her hair out having that many people in her yard. Oh well, there is always Vegas!! Thank you to everyone for the suggestions, they were very helpful.
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What about Whispering Pines on the University of Rhode Island campus
http://www.wpinescc.com/ -
How about Roger Williams Park:
http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/v...
I have not been to a function there, but others have that I know and thought ut was great. I have no idea about pricing.
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have you considered a park? Parks sometimes offer amazing views and lawn, and you can bring in chairs, etc (about .40 a piece) and the park reservation is often less than 100$, sometimes free to reserve ahead of time. This will allow you to DIY more of your wedding, make it feel very local. Often these places have water supply and sometimes, onsite kitchens. This will allow you to spend your money on rentals,food and entertainment. Be aware though, that often there are sound restrictions for these places. Nevertheless, it can be done.
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re: hzp
The best wedding we have ever been to without exception was a wedding with a very small budget. The families and friends of the bride and groom did everything from designing the invitations to making the dress, the meal and the cake. You name it. Even the band was free- all friends of the groom. It was at a friend's house overlooking the ocean. Tons of people, tons of fun. The only three people who were actually paid anything were three teenagers, two of them mine. They worked hard for $10 an hour, shucking corn, parking cars, serving drinks.....and when they left at the end of the evening, all three girls said that they wanted their wedding to be just like that one. I can't recommend a specific venue for you, which you have asked for, but I can say that you can see this as a wonderful and creative challenge that will be a beautiful day for you all. Nothing unfortunate about it. Have fun.
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re: mvi
We are actually looking at various parks in RI and MA. The two that I found were dimond hill and goddard memorial state park in bristol. They have bathrooms and electricity which makes having a wedding much easier. Plus they only cost about 100 to rent for the whole day. I'm still looking for a venue but the park looks like our best option. If anyone else knows of any beautiful parks or trendy venues that can hold up to 300 please let me know.
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