If you're a bride that's spent any time looking at reception hall information- specifically the minimum costs...it can be a bit overwhelming to think about spending $10,000 for the food and drink minimum for your reception. Wow- $10,000? I almost want to say "Can I work for you reception hall? I've been in and out of work- laid off 3 times since '06 and trying to put together an economical but still fabulous wedding is a bit daunting.
I've found a few options for our modest budget - Elsie's in NE Minneapolis for example- no room rental fee and a food and drink minimum of only $2,000. I still have to see the space- I've been to Elsie's- to bowl and for the bar. It's a fun place and would definitely make for a fun time- especially for those non-dancers out there. This is a definite stop on the reception spaces-to-review list.
I still think it would be easiest to have the reception at the church- the fewer things to worry about the better...and a lower price tag as well. That approval can't happen until May though so I'm doing as much research for what our contingency plan may/could/will be as possible.
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Hey, chica! Don't think I know you, but I followed a few links and came to your blog.
ReplyDeleteI just read this earlier tonight and thought it might be helpful:
http://www.mspmag.com/weddings/gettingstarted/153321.asp
Also, some good cheaper reception places are: Greenhaven Country Club in the Anoka area(at least it was 3 years ago), Koslak's in Roseville/St.Paul area... and 3 years ago, The Millenium Garden in Plymouth was a cheaper site too (it was new then). Not sure any of those are what you're looking for, but no biggy! Thought I'd post anyway! Also, here is a church that has a really lovely reception hall (not your typically church hall): Excelsior Covenant Church
19955 Excelsior Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331
I hear ya! those "minimums" are ridic! Let me know if you find any other good ones - I'll do that same for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies- I'll let you know what I find!
ReplyDeleteI've narrowed down the reception hall possibilities... we'll see what happens when we actually visit and find out the REAL bottom line. http://tinyurl.com/yavxgl5
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