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Soon2BSmith
Expert October 2020

Venue Second- Thoughts (long Post)

Soon2BSmith, on May 27, 2019 at 10:40 AM Posted in Planning 0 9

I'm having second thoughts about my venue. My FH really really really claimed to love it, so I went with it. Now, he tells me he only really loved it because of the price. Every time I look at pictures of it, or talk about it, I get upset because its not what I envisioned, especially since I know he didn't truly love it.

The price differences between the one I wanted and the once FH wanted is less than $1000.

My sister thinks that I should let the $1000 deposit go and see if the other venue I wanted is still available. FH is willing to do it if that means I will be happy. But letting a $1000 go to waste really bothers me especially since we are tight on our budget anyways.

The venue FH wanted is "pretty". I do like the outside ceremony area. I feel I will more money on doing decor to change it into something I like. I mean it's just not us. It's a country club with a slight rustic feel.

From jump, I said I did not want a rustic venue, and we have never been to a country club in our lives. We were both born and raised in huge cities, and my venue was on the top floor of a hotel overlooking the city.

Any ideas on what I should do?

9 Comments

Latest activity by Cristy, on May 28, 2019 at 6:17 PM
  • Allie
    Master August 2019
    Allie ·
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    I don't love my venue either and the only reason we picked it was because of cost. It does fit our style though, its just not as nice as I would like. In your case, I would go with the rooftop if the budget allows.

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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
    Mandi ·
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    If you're willing to part with your deposit, and the other place is available, go for it.
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  • Meghan
    Devoted April 2020
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    I think if you love it, you should see if they still have your date available. You don't want to have regrets about your day. It sounds like maybe you could save some money in decor to make up for losing the deposit?

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  • Kristen
    VIP June 2020
    Kristen ·
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    See if the other is available, but do that before canceling the current venue
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  • Bianca
    Super August 2019
    Bianca ·
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    Definitely see if the other venue is still available first before you let go of your current venue. If it’s not, just remember that it’s only the venue of your wedding; you and your FH getting married is what’s really going to make the day special ☺️
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    See if the other venue is avail first then decide.

    We loved our venue for our local reception when we booked it but when we changed our theme it would have been so much easier (and cheaper) to decorate a different venue that already matched our theme! (Our DW venue was perfect.) Because you only get married once, I would chose the venue that fits your vision because it’ll be easier/cheaper to decorate, give you the feeling you want, & look fabulous in all your photos.
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  • Futuremrs
    Devoted July 2019
    Futuremrs ·
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    I would suggest checking your contract with your current venue. I saw someone on here was going to have to pay the venue cost in full if she canceled with her venue after she signed the contract. And she still had more than a year till her wedding! Just make sure you'll only be out the deposit if you cancel with them.
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  • Soon2BSmith
    Expert October 2020
    Soon2BSmith ·
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    Great point. I will look into my contract right now.

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  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
    Cristy ·
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    If you can afford to lose your deposit, then I would go with the venue that you love, and that speaks to you. Settling for something that isn't you will leave you with regret.

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