Gypsy
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Ok. So, we''ve got mom coming around on the day wedding thing. And finances are improving...
SO we are calling around for venue qoutes and I''ve found two I really like.
They have pro''s and cons.
First site is a very nice vineyard close to my parent''s home the weather in september is hot but morning are cool and clear and dependable.
It''s about 8000 for 60 guest including tax, outdoor ceremony in a gorgeous area with a nice arch, our cake, 4 course sit down lunch inside with a dance floor beer wine champagne and soft beverages, in a mission style building that is very "California".
Pro''s: We know the area, vendors would be easier to find-- it''s easier . This place does AWESOME weddings. Rooms are ten miles away and there are a lot of options. The place is straight forward to get to and about 40 minutes from two airports. One our first anniversary the bottle of wine we shared was from this vineyard. Reservation fee is only 1000, but half the event total is due in March. I can have the exact date I want. We get two hours of time before the event for prep and photography.
Con''s: It''s a little more than I wanted to spend, but it includes a lot and needs minimal decorating.
http://www.wentevineyards.com/wedding/weddingPhotos.asp
Second place: A restaurant and event facility in the santa cruz area about 1.5 from our house. It''s by the water, and is a LUSH romantic property. Actually voted most romantic restaurant in Northern CA a few times.
It''s about 6500 including pretty much all of the things the vineyard does.
Pros. Food is supposed to be good and has a reputation for having lovely events. Price is REALLY reasonable.The facility would be ours exclusively, ceremony outside in a garden, reception in the restuarant. It''s really lovely and also very california, but in a completely different way. The place is really lovely and would also be minimally decorated. We have no ties to this place.
Cons: wedding would have to be on a three day weekend Monday, which isn''t my first choice. It''s over an hour from the nearest major airport. The choice of NICE accomodations are fewer. I don''t know the vendors in the area, but it is a less expensive area, so I would expect the vendors to cost somewhat less. Weather isn''t as dependable out there.
http://shadowbrook.thewavemedia.com/stills_gallery.html
What do you guys think?
Which would be your preference.
SO we are calling around for venue qoutes and I''ve found two I really like.
They have pro''s and cons.
First site is a very nice vineyard close to my parent''s home the weather in september is hot but morning are cool and clear and dependable.
It''s about 8000 for 60 guest including tax, outdoor ceremony in a gorgeous area with a nice arch, our cake, 4 course sit down lunch inside with a dance floor beer wine champagne and soft beverages, in a mission style building that is very "California".
Pro''s: We know the area, vendors would be easier to find-- it''s easier . This place does AWESOME weddings. Rooms are ten miles away and there are a lot of options. The place is straight forward to get to and about 40 minutes from two airports. One our first anniversary the bottle of wine we shared was from this vineyard. Reservation fee is only 1000, but half the event total is due in March. I can have the exact date I want. We get two hours of time before the event for prep and photography.
Con''s: It''s a little more than I wanted to spend, but it includes a lot and needs minimal decorating.
http://www.wentevineyards.com/wedding/weddingPhotos.asp
Second place: A restaurant and event facility in the santa cruz area about 1.5 from our house. It''s by the water, and is a LUSH romantic property. Actually voted most romantic restaurant in Northern CA a few times.
It''s about 6500 including pretty much all of the things the vineyard does.
Pros. Food is supposed to be good and has a reputation for having lovely events. Price is REALLY reasonable.The facility would be ours exclusively, ceremony outside in a garden, reception in the restuarant. It''s really lovely and also very california, but in a completely different way. The place is really lovely and would also be minimally decorated. We have no ties to this place.
Cons: wedding would have to be on a three day weekend Monday, which isn''t my first choice. It''s over an hour from the nearest major airport. The choice of NICE accomodations are fewer. I don''t know the vendors in the area, but it is a less expensive area, so I would expect the vendors to cost somewhat less. Weather isn''t as dependable out there.
http://shadowbrook.thewavemedia.com/stills_gallery.html
What do you guys think?