Same reception venue as sister?

Wait a week or so and see how you feel about it. if it's really going to bother you, then don't do it there, especially since y*will* have many of the same guests (your family). but if you feel ok about it, then you could definitely decorate differently and go for a different look.

If u love it then use it. I feel like u will have the added bonas of being super familiar with the venue. There are so many things u can do to make ur wedding different. Also if its two years later no one will be able to compare cuz they prob won't remember anyway. Hope that helps

I'd do it. You'll put your own touch on it, and people won't remember details from four years ago.

I don't really remember any details of the weddings I have attended or been in. Just hid all the pictures prior to your wedding.

I'm using the same venue as my brother, just the bigger room. I chose it independently, as I think it is comforting that I already know the ppl know how to make things go smoothly

Thanks ladies! I think I just needed someone other than my mother (who loves the venue and pushed for my sister to book it, so of course she's kinda biased) to tell me that it's not a big deal. I am going to wait a bit to book it, just to keep some perspective on it.

Both of my brothers got married at my venue. It gives it an extra special quality

Both of my brothers got married in the downstairs room. I'll get married in the upstairs cause my wedding is much bigger people wise

I'm gettong married in the same venue my sister did 2 yrs ago. The price was right and food is amazing there. Just like u I didnt even want to see this particular venue but finally did and it was perfect for what we were looking for.I felt the same way u did; people are going to ccompare us..... but I'm doing things differently. Putting my own touches on thing etc...

Thanks Lillian! Glad to see I'm not the only one! FH doesn't see what the big deal is--he's from a small town where there are literally only 2 choices for venues, so everyone just shares. I do know I can put my own touches on it. It just bothered my that, when my sister found out I was thinking about her venue, she said something like "Well, here's my florist's number and my linens guy and I can talk to the band to see if you can get a deal. You should really just do my exact wedding." I think she was kidding, I hope! But I know if I just concentrate on making it MY wedding, people won't care.

Two of my nieces (sisters) got married in the same church and had their receptions at the same venue several years apart. No comparing between the two and it was nice to know where I was going.