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Rosilus
Devoted May 2021

Whole day or 4 hours for microwedding?

Rosilus, on January 11, 2020 at 12:52 AM Posted in Planning 0 6

Hello all I am getting married on July 11 2020. My guest list is extremely small less than 20 guests. However I like the big wedding feel. We already have a photographer and videographer paid for. The venue I am using is a fire hall that is very elegant for weddings. I do not have any bridesmaids, maid of honor, groomsmen, or parents (deceased on both sides). With that being said the venue charges for a Saturday $900 for full day or $500 for 4 hours . You also get 2 hour setup time separate from your event time included in each price. Usually they double book Saturdays so if I wanted to guarantee NO ONE would book Saturday I would have to pay $900. I was gonna do that but because of the size of my event it would not make sense. I made my own centerpieces (4). I don't have alot of decorations but I already purchased (chair covers, sashes, linens already) think it would be best to do the $500 for 4 hours. It takes the DJ one hour to setup the caterer would setup at that time as well and I have an additional hour to do my ceremony and then the actual reception following right after. So with that small amount of people it would not take 2 hours to decorate 4 tables and a sweetheart table. I've discussed with the FH and I am seeking more feedback.

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Latest activity by Fleur, on January 11, 2020 at 7:09 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Will it really matter to you if someone else has their event there the same day? Seems like an added expense for no reason.
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  • Rosilus
    Devoted May 2021
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    No I wouldnt care if someone had their event there i am having mine at night 7pm to 11pm or the option of 12pm to 4pm . these times were my options they usually book double on saturdays because of weddings i chose the night time cause i like to party at night. just saying

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    Then I wouldn’t waste the money.
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  • Rosilus
    Devoted May 2021
    Rosilus ·
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    I figured that thanks anyway i basically said that already in my story i just want to hear other feedback thanks


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  • Jennifer
    Super March 2020
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    So are they having the event in the same room, earlier in the day? I wouldn't like that just in case the previous party didn't clean up properly. I would hate for you to use a whole hour of your set up time cleaning up another parties previous mess.
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  • Fleur
    October 2020
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    Ok I could see sweating this decision too lol. But I truly think you’ll be fine with the “half day” option. Your venue probably has the timing/transition down to a science, so you’ll be fine! Good luck!!
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