So I decided possibly the easiest way to keep everyone (by everyone I mean you, mom and Caroline) included and up to date would be to keep a blog. This way I can easily post pictures and info about venues and other wedding related things.
Yesterday Kris and I went to visit out first venue (progress people!!) We went to check out the Hilton on Singer Island . My overall impression walking up to the hotel was that it was not as nice I was expecting. I knew it wasn't a brand new hotel, but when you think Hilton it's definitely not what you picture. When we walked into the lobby it l
ooked just as outdated on the inside as it did on the outside. The event coordinator walked out and greeted us. She led us to the back of the lobby where the bar was and then kept leading us back until we were on the back patio.
The only space they have big enough to accommodate 100 peopl
e was an enclosed patio area. It was really cute. It would be perfect for a beach wedding, it over looks out towards beautiful blue water and the cocktail hour area looks like a tiki bar. Unfortunately, I want a classy, garden, vintage inspired wedding... not a beach wedding. The real shock came when we sat down to talk menu and money.
Originally the coordinator told us that it would be about $130 per person. We told her we really were not willing to spent more than 10k on out reception and she showed us how to cut back to make it about $100 per person by taking out hor d'oeuvres and top shelf liquors.
To be honest, I think $100 per person is expensive especially on this venue that really was not that impressive. So then the coordinator mentions that in September the hotel would be under construction... excuse me? They were going to charge us full price for a venue that would be under construction? No thanks.
So that was our first venue. If nothing else, we were able to really get a better idea of what we are looking for and what we are willing to spend.
