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Laura
Master October 2019

Finally got the venue!!

Laura, on May 28, 2019 at 7:43 PM

Posted in Wedding Reception 38

After what feels like an ETERNITY we FINALLY have our reception venue rented! It's a local community center, but not just any one, it's the one we actually met at back in 1985, so it has significant sentimental value for us We don't live in the city, and to rent it you have to..his younger...

After what feels like an ETERNITY we FINALLY have our reception venue rented! It's a local community center, but not just any one, it's the one we actually met at back in 1985, so it has significant sentimental value for usSmiley heart We don't live in the city, and to rent it you have to..his younger brother does and told us he'd rent it in his name back in March and he FINALLY got back with us about it. My fiancee and he went today and not only rented it but my guy paid in full so that the biggest part of the wedding puzzle is now in place! I'm still working on finding a church, because my fiancee for some reason wants that even though neither of us go. I think he's starting to come to my way of thinking though of having them in the same place, both as a cost savings but also time saving for our guests. I think if I can find what he considers a "real" minister and not just one who can perform ceremonies he may be in.

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  • Allie
    Master August 2019
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    Yay!! So glad you are finally booked!

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  • Native Dancer
    Dedicated July 2019
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    This is great!! So happy for you!!
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    Yayy!!!! I'm so excited you've got this locked down! I've got the warm fuzzies just hearing your story and how special this space is to you guys! Smiley heart


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  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
    Sexypoodle ·
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    How funny! FH and I live in San Diego but are doing a DW in Vegas.
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  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
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    Thats sweet! Glad your venue is booked. The rest is easy after that. Best wishes!
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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    I'm so happy for you Laura!! It looks great!

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  • Laura
    Master October 2019
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    Thank youSmiley heart I know it's pretty basic, but I love that. I love that it's neutral and I can do what I want with it. We've decided to have the wedding there too, so less for flowers and decorations!

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    Great idea Laura!! Smiley laugh It will look amazing when you have it decoratedSmiley love

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  • Laura
    Master October 2019
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    Thanks. i'm hoping so, but I have little to no decorations budget. I'm thinking up some stuff though to at least make it not bare

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  • Rachel
    Expert September 2019
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    Congratulations! I bet that is a HUGE weight off of your shoulders!!!


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  • Laura
    Master October 2019
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    Oh DEFINITELY! I was in a deadlock for planning until we had the venue..Now things are moving along really well. It helps that I had a lot of stuff I wanted planned and jotted down in a notebook so I can just go down the list. Next up is his ring

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  • Jennifer future Mrs. K-H
    Dedicated October 2019
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    Congrats! there are plenty of ministers who serve full time or part time in their community who also offer officiating services, though they may require premarital counseling, and of course it depends on your area. meeting in 1985 you've definitely got the history so premarital counseling should be a breeze! start with the local churches you were thinking of and ask them if they would go to the community center. my fiance and I are getting married at his current and my future church and love the pastor. we like the physical space of the church too, with all the good energy of it being a place of worship. best wishes!

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  • Shannon
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    I love that it has sentimental value and since the venue itself is so...plain (for lack of a better word and not at all meant to be mean) it will be so much easier to decorate in any way you want to!

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  • Laura
    Master October 2019
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    I totally agree! We are going to get married there too. I thought it made sense to combine since we have it for 10 hours anyway, and since we actually met there I think it's romantic! We don't have much of a decorations budget, so i'm scouring places like Facebook Marketplace for brides selling stuff.

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  • Shannon
    Expert June 2021
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    We should keep in touch! We can bounce ideas off of each other. I have a long way to go until our wedding. We've planning our ceremony and reception in the same place too. We don't have a huge budget for anything and we both think the cost of weddings are insane to start with. We are making and doing everything we can ourselves, which is another reason we are waiting so long to get married (We've already been together 6 years and we live together.)

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  • Laura
    Master October 2019
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    I'd like that! I just sent you a friend request. Our budget is small, so i'm glad we got a good deal on the venue we both really wanted. i'm not very DIY savvy, but i'm trying

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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
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    Congratulations that is very romantic!
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  • Tina
    Super August 2019
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    Congrats honey! I know you have been looking for a long time now =)

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