Venues cost

Our venue was $1600 and they provided staff to set up, tear down, chairs, tables, alcohol insurance, use of kitchen and bar space. LOTS of DIY on our part. They only do outside catering which is great, saves money on our part. It's a ballroom in a community centre.

We have 2 separate venues. Our ceremony venue is $1K, includes only a bridal suite - I'll have to rent chairs and an arch which isn't too bad. Our reception venue is $1,500 which includes bartenders, outside catering, linens/tables/chairs, and sound system.

3500 majority everything covered such as
1.food (open 2 hr buffet style of 7 options)
2.unlimited soda tea or and juice3.open 4 HR bar4.lighting5.music (no DJ)6.decor set up7.powerpoint slide show 8.50 guest including me my husband and 2 girlsI feel it's worth it