Anyone feel sad about having your reception at a banquet hall!

No!!
Our venue is a community center that has activities and such and is where we first met so im happy with it
Its perfect price, location and is where we met

We actually opted out of an "exotic" venue. It just wasn't us we're more low-key and laid-back and we wanted something to fit our personality. Just add your own personal touch through decorations and it can be everything you want it to be

I don’t think you should feel that way. You are having the wedding you can afford and you will be accomadating all your guest properly. I think it’s better to have a banquet hall than a fancy venue where you will be needing to do a lot of trimming to your guest needs. I think you made the right call. And at then end of the day it will still be beautiful and most special day of your life.

We're in the same boat! With our budget we simply couldn't afford some of the venues I really loved (they were almost double what we're paying now), but we made sure to find the best banquet hall we could! It's pretty, affordable, and is all inclusive. Nothing wrong with having a wedding you can afford!

I wanted our wedding at a banquet hall because I can afford to invite more people vs only affording to invite a few at a more expensive place. Also the hall I’m getting married at is where my parents got married. So it’s a win win for me. Keep an open mind and turn the banquet hall into your vision with nice decor. Remember everybody budget isn’t the same and there’s nothing wrong with that.

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I'm sorry that you feel sad about it - you definitely shouldn't! That banquet hall is where you get to celebrate the fact that you'll have married the person you love, and that's what really makes a reception special. During the reception, I promise no one will be sitting around thinking about the fact that they're in a reception hall.

You have to do what you can afford! We aren't using a banquet hall but the place we are having it at is very affordable and not really the most exotic but to me decorations are everything. Make it into what you want. I doubt your guests will think even think twice about where it's at. I hope you get to feeling more happy about your choice of venue!

Our reception will be back at my parents house. They have a really really large basement so we're transforming that into a "hall" it's not fancy, or super beautiful but it will get the job done. Do what you can afford. Regardless your family and friends will be there to support you

We have a banquet hall.

This is the style I wanted though... darker room. For me it is setting the mood I want. candle lit.

I agree. You should do what you can afford. We’re having our reception at a community center. Im excited. Your day will be perfect no matter where you are.

No, I am a big fan of VFW's, Legions, etc.....there is one near me (nice suburb in the Twin Cities) that rents for $800 for the whole day (a Saturday) and that includes linens and a bartender!!! I have been inside and it is really beautiful. The food there is yummy, too. So.....$800 vs $6000? I can tell you I will pick the $800 option.

You go girl!!!

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with getting married in a banquet hall. I’ve been to weddings at banquet halls that were the most stunning I’ve ever seen, while the weddings at the more “exotic” locations were seriously lacking.

Here are pics of my venue— my reception room, ceremony room, and cocktail hour room. It’s technically a banquet hall, but the FH and I walked in and we’re blown away.

Trust me, none of your guests will care that it’s a banquet hall, especially if you’ve got good food and flowing drinks. And if they do care, and are judging you for it, that’s THEIR problem.

We chose a banquet hall as well! Honestly, as much as other locations are gorgeous, I couldn't fathom spending twice as much. And half the time the food sounded weird as well. Call us basic, but I'm happy to go somewhere affordable, it will still be an amazing day regardless.

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This is such a good idea and I am sure it will be beautiful.

We own 19 acres and really wanted to host it under tents on our property and then I realized I didn't want to do all the clean up he next day... ha! I know my family would volunteer to help, but I didn't want to force anyone to come back out and help.

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OMG! Seriously beautiful.

Ours is at a banquet hall and I definitely feel less than excited for it! I’m not a traditional person by any means and the big, Italian wedding never appealed to me. 5 months post-engagement and we’ve booked a banquet hall and this wedding is becoming VERY traditional.

a banquet hall wedding is necessary for us due to cost and accommodating our large(r) guest list. Don’t feel like your wedding will be anything less than special tho! It’s a celebration!

I was sad about banquet halls at first, too. Not compared to "exotic" locations, just compared to some slightly more unique or even just airier options... BUT. Try to see the possibility of the space! Banquet halls are typically pretty blank slates, so you can decorate it however you like! It's where you're hosting a celebration of love and spending time with lots of family and friends...the happiness of the occasion will overpower any less than perfect venue features. I hope you can enjoy your wedding and love every bit of it!

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Per the "weird" food: I agree. I am a midwestern gal, and yes I will say thank you and be grateful for three shrimps and tiny piece of meat the size of my thumb with some parsley next to it. But between that and buffet with two meats, three sides, salads and desserts? Option #2, thank you!!