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Courtney
Just Said Yes October 2021

October Wedding - Traditional or Modified

Courtney, on January 16, 2021 at 10:40 PM Posted in Planning 1 5

My fiancé and I are supposed to get married 10/03/21. Other than pay the security deposit for the venue, we have not done any planning. With covid restrictions constantly changing, I am having second thoughts on a traditional wedding. Our goal is to keep the guest list under 100. If we had to cut it closer to the date, I wouldn't be too upset, I think the smaller the group the better. However, I can't rationalize paying $7,000 just for the venue that can hold up to 200 people to only be allowed to have a handful of guests, stay seated, wear masks, etc. Not to mention I lost my job in September and am just starting a new career so the thought of eloping or have a small event with only parents/siblings isn't sounding too bad.

I'm trying to think of other options that would still be special, but am struggling. I still want that bridal experience and I don't want to regret our decision later in life, but I would hate to put all the effort and money into an event that may not be able to happen.

I would love to hear some opinions on this especially if you are in the same boat as we are!

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Latest activity by Courtney, on February 7, 2021 at 11:11 AM
  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    Minimony. I would find another venue that's lovely but cheaper, do am off day (Sunday or Thursday) still get photographers, have cake and have a reception even just dinner. I would avoid $7,000 on a venue unless that includes food and drink.
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  • Gabby
    Devoted October 2021
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    What are your states current restrictions? I don't see the restrictions being tighter by October. We're still expecting to need to be nasked but I know a large amount of our guest list will be vaccinated by then. We're using our church so we have a ton of room to space out if needed.
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  • Lisa
    Super October 2021
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    Having extra space, especially right now, isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I understand your concern about the cost but what does that $7000 include? For example, our venue is all inclusive, can hold 400 people, we are only inviting 100, the base package starts at $9500. This includes catering, beer & wine, tables, basic chairs, linens, centerpieces, officiant, photography coverage, dj, cake, put up & tear down, day of coordinator and use of suites for getting ready. We can upgrade things to be more custom to our tastes at extra costs. But $9500 for all that isn’t bad! One down side is if we have 80 guests that doesn’t slower our rate. Maybe ask your venue if you invite less than the 100 do you get a discount? If your venue doesn’t include anything but the space for that amount, is consider looking elsewhere.
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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
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    I wouldn't pay $7,000! I recommend eloping or doing a courthouse wedding
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  • Courtney
    Just Said Yes October 2021
    Courtney ·
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    I was thinking of the Saturday price. The venue is actually $5500 because we are having it on a Sunday. That price really only includes the venue, tables, & chairs and 2 coordinators.

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