Reception at a gym??

If it's free- YAY!!!! but all that draping will add up. be sure to get quotes from a few companies before deciding. other rentals may be needed as well, based upon what the church is able to provide.

a coworker said she had originally planned it this way as well but with all of the rentals adding up, she scrapped the idea for a more inclusive venue.

My brothers friend had his in his church's gym. I honestly didn't notice it was a gym until much later in the evening.

There are definitely ways to dress it up!

My brother did this 10 years ago. I never thought much of it but they had beautiful tulle drawings like this. I have no idea about the costs but I know the tulle was passed around between different couples getting married around the same time. Maybe you can borrow some from another couple?

I am worried about the cost of decorating it. But my mom knows a lady that has done it before, and has said she will price us cheaper than normal, because my mom has helped her out a lot. So fingers crossed she can do it and not break the bank!