My best friends is now getting married! I want to throw her an amazing shower (I'm the maid of honor). Any suggestions of places we can host it? I am planning to use a bunch of my wedding decorations (linens, center pieces, cake stand, backdrop, etc) which the bride knows and very much approves of. I also have access to free tables and chairs if needed.
Because I have all of the decor, I am looking for a place that is more of a blank canvas (so staying away from restaurants/golf clubs). Ideally, I would love for it to be on a farm, but it will be mid April in the Chicago suburbs and I'm finding that most farm/barn places don't open until mid May. Does anyone have any suggestions of places we can rent that aren't...ugly looking? The bride is Muslim so unfortunately no churches, wineries, or breweries are an option. I'm putting the budget on the rental around $500ish because we still have to get food and other miscellaneous expenses. Thank you!
There will be around 30 people there...I live over an hour away from where we'll be hosting it so my place is unavailable (and too small anyways!).
