tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post1225103838437340645..comments2024-03-19T13:23:31.645-07:00Comments on a $10,000 wedding.: #308: shot down.Ten Thousand Onlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09731426268019406064noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-18780072685386726742009-04-05T08:17:00.000-07:002009-04-05T08:17:00.000-07:00We are planning to have our Oregon coast wedding s...We are planning to have our <A HREF="http://www.loonlakerv.com/oregon-coast-weddings-locations-family-reunion-sites.html" REL="nofollow">Oregon coast wedding site</A> at a scenic waterfront location at the <A HREF="http://www.loonlakerv.com/" REL="nofollow">Loon Lake Lodge</A> near Reedsport on the Oregon Coast. The centerpiece of our <A HREF="http://www.loonlakerv.com/oregon-coast-weddings-locations-family-reunion-sites.html" REL="nofollow">Oregon wedding site</A> is a beautiful Lakeside House, a warm, friendly gathering place that overlooks the lake from the hillside. The house has a massive stone fireplace in the front room with floor to ceiling windows, plus a fully furnished kitchen. We had a <A HREF="http://www.loonlakerv.com/oregon-coast-weddings-locations-family-reunion-sites.html" REL="nofollow"> family reunion in Oregon</A> there several years ago and fell in love with the lake and scenery.Joe Yosemitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06477685989657914818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-82443016734884248842008-06-09T18:19:00.000-07:002008-06-09T18:19:00.000-07:00I dealt with BEBWORLD and got the same reaction. ...I dealt with BEBWORLD and got the same reaction. I also contacted JetLiving.com and the woman there (Sandra) was ridiculously nice and accomodating -- even though many home owners do not like to rent their place out for parties. I had a 250 guest count, but with 125 you might be able to get away with it. But keep in mind that you will have to rent EVERYTHING, which ups the price a lot. <BR/><BR/>One place that is GORGEOUS and perfect for 100 person range is the Palos Verdes Vicente Interpretive Center. It even has an ampitheater for the ceremony at no extra charge! The price is ridiculously reasonable for the breathtaking view of the ocean and light house. They have a kitchen, chairs, and tables. Check them out!<BR/><BR/>Best of luck! Love the blog!Blakk Caviarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11706029648054438765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-15350482737715692502008-06-08T19:16:00.000-07:002008-06-08T19:16:00.000-07:00thanks so much for your input. i've been looking ...thanks so much for your input. i've been looking at all of your suggestions and hope to have it narrowed down to a solid list of 10 venues in the next couple of weeks. which is when i plan to start visiting them! ah!Ten Thousand Onlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09731426268019406064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-86158219044620574762008-06-07T08:30:00.000-07:002008-06-07T08:30:00.000-07:00Don't give up!! We just found a 5,000+sf place wit...Don't give up!! We just found a 5,000+sf place with a huge 2-acre lawn meandering down to a deep-water dock which could *hold the sailboat we leave the reception in*. 1 day is $1,000, or for $3,200 you can have it for the week. Granted it is on the eastern coast (Maine) but there are places out there!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-21091533615298988412008-06-06T23:34:00.000-07:002008-06-06T23:34:00.000-07:00I second www.vrbo.comAlso try www.cyberrentals.co...I second www.vrbo.com<BR/><BR/>Also try <BR/>www.cyberrentals.com <BR/>etc.<BR/><BR/>You will be able to find a home that *might* fit into your budget. Don't tell them you are renting it for a wedding, and get an extra day or two to clean up etc. <BR/><BR/>My favorite Venice Beach (it's a penthouse, too) was this<BR/>http://www.vrbo.com/159427<BR/><BR/>It's $1000 a night (3 night min) and has a GORGEOUS 5000 sq foot open patio on the roof. There is also a funky geodesic dome that would make for good photos. <BR/><BR/>Another link for it:<BR/>http://www.venicebeachpenthouse.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-86605796472378911022008-06-05T13:01:00.000-07:002008-06-05T13:01:00.000-07:00You've been tagged!We want to hear about the Miste...<A HREF="http://katystardust.blogspot.com/2008/06/facts-about-fh.html" REL="nofollow">You've been tagged!</A><BR/><BR/>We want to hear about the Mister!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009716261833425232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-27308884480872978332008-06-05T11:35:00.000-07:002008-06-05T11:35:00.000-07:00I'm of like mind in renting a home for the weekend...I'm of like mind in renting a home for the weekend for my wedding that will accommodate at least 25 of the guests (of about 75 total). I've about given up. I just found this place for day use (click the link to the pdf file, which has rates): http://www.heritagesquare.org/Commercial_Use.htmmaidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265639708710986908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-58329836220874323522008-06-05T11:21:00.000-07:002008-06-05T11:21:00.000-07:00Have you tried VRBO.com? That's where we found th...Have you tried VRBO.com? That's where we found the house for our wedding in Hawaii. It was $800/night and $500 for an event fee. Then again, we only had 30 people...<BR/><BR/>However, I went to a wedding in LA over memorial day at Heritage Square.<BR/>http://www.heritagesquare.org/<BR/>I was running the event for a friend and found out that it's about $2000 (we were there setting up at 10 am, and the party didn't end until 10pm). It's relatively unknown so they only have a few wedding a year there. There were even docents giving a tour during the cocktail hour.Melissa Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654709686894574348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-72147251848096357832008-06-04T13:28:00.000-07:002008-06-04T13:28:00.000-07:00Haha, i totally got the same treatment from debwor...Haha, i totally got the same treatment from debworld!!! lame. <BR/>i am not sure where you are located but we wanted the same kind of venue and couldnt find anything in a respectable budget for a house... but we ended up with an amazing venue. A big outside garden in downtown LA. Los angeles river center and gardens! check them out, you rent the facility, but bring in your own tables and chairs. <BR/>i know people who have done just an ice cream reception- ben and jerry truck or the IN-N-OUT truck to cut food costs : ) <BR/>we are doing IN-N-OUT truck and another caterer so we broke the 10g. But i know it could be done! Good Luck!!!Jeff and Ashley Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14111357724323183542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-88487027918176269122008-06-04T11:36:00.000-07:002008-06-04T11:36:00.000-07:00I can't find any images but how about this:DEVONSH...I can't find any images but how about this:<BR/><BR/><B>DEVONSHIRE HOUSE</B><BR/>18300 LeMarsh • Northridge 91325 • (818) 349-7341 • Contact: Adele<BR/>Originally owned by Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, this ranch-style home was later given to the Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in Northridge Park. It will hold 70 people inside and a total of 165 people using both inside and outside. The fee depends on the number of guests and activities. If you wish to serve alcohol, there is an additional charge per hour for a park attendant. You provide your own caterer. The house is available on Saturdays and Sundays between 9 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.<BR/><BR/>OR<BR/><BR/><B>THE MOUNTAIN MERMAID</B><BR/>Topanga Canyon, (310) 455-1931, Contact: Bill Buerge<BR/>The hacienda style home was built in the 1930's as a country club, then in the 40's it was used as a summer camp and later a gambling house for Mickey Cohen who stored slot machines in the basement. The house went into financial crisis until it was purchased and restored in 1988 by Bill Buerge. The hacienda, which is nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, has white stucco walls and tile roof. Archways lead to a covered front porch and then you enter the large main hall, which has French doors, tall arched windows, and an enormous fireplace. Up to 150 people can be accommodated.<BR/><BR/>Lastly I found this, its beautiful and very reasonable.<BR/><BR/>http://www.laparks.org/dos/horticulture/orcuttranch.htmJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105243612370591937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-46629142996085250192008-06-04T09:54:00.000-07:002008-06-04T09:54:00.000-07:00how sad & rude at the same time! what is it a pala...how sad & rude at the same time! what is it a palace?? you can find something great, I just know it - plus people have left you some really helpful suggestions, so that's a plus!amber {daisy chain}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18319294429035814508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-87121026069318806372008-06-04T07:54:00.000-07:002008-06-04T07:54:00.000-07:00Argh! It's SO frustrating to find a venue, but ta...Argh! It's SO frustrating to find a venue, but take your time and explore every option.rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999264774530749624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-5647761426952120542008-06-04T05:19:00.000-07:002008-06-04T05:19:00.000-07:00I congratulate you on asking! A lot of people wil...I congratulate you on asking! A lot of people will only assume, and if don't ask, you never know if they are going to say "yes." I did that with our photographer, loved his work, but he was out of our price range. I asked if he would negotiate, and turns out he was willing to work with us. Be persistent, you will find the right place!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-24381171309070811052008-06-03T16:50:00.000-07:002008-06-03T16:50:00.000-07:00I am so bummed to hear that the home rental idea w...I am so bummed to hear that the home rental idea won't work. My fiance and I (we also live in Los Angeles) thought this would be a totally doable idea and a way to smartly circumvent the whole wedding venue monopoly. "How expensive could it be?", we thought. After all, regular ol' vacation home rentals are a couple of hundred a night and there's plenty of location filming at luxury mansions in this town. After reading your post (and the snarky email from the folks at bebworld), I guess we were wrong. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-81002427356829421562008-06-02T23:08:00.000-07:002008-06-02T23:08:00.000-07:00Have you tried Yelp.com? I'm not sure what city yo...Have you tried Yelp.com? I'm not sure what city you live by but I live in Chicago and I started a topic on there about a venue where I could hold a wedding of 125 and not have it so expensive and I ended up finding my venue for my wedding...Good luck and don't let rude people get to you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-8949025042991501242008-06-02T22:08:00.000-07:002008-06-02T22:08:00.000-07:00i don't know if you've checked there yet, but the ...i don't know if you've checked there yet, but the l.a. conservancy has a great list of historic locations that are available to rent for special events. a lot of the prices are reasonable too, you just have to do some looking. here's the link: http://laconservancy.org/preservation/resources_sites.php4amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711266239364382681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-12155508146892958352008-06-02T20:50:00.000-07:002008-06-02T20:50:00.000-07:00Have you looked in Sedona, AZ?Have you looked in Sedona, AZ?Cameron Clark | baby business bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338396824120214363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-25210630192854417802008-06-02T18:52:00.000-07:002008-06-02T18:52:00.000-07:00I second Meg on the park route - LA Rec & Parks ha...I second Meg on the park route - LA Rec & Parks has the Grace Simons Lodge and Orcut Ranch for very low 6-hour rental costs ~$1500 apiece (plus equipment rental costs, though some is provided at Grace Simons) Also on the plus side, the City of LA requires a particular alcohol vendor... who is incredibly cheap for a respectable open bar. <BR/><BR/>You might also check out basic park picnic areas, if you're not worried about providing alcohol. For example, Rancho Park has multiple picnic table areas for reservation - at least one area has an amphitheater and 17 picnic tables with a bbq. Key point - the City of LA lists its wedding reception rental areas, but you can rent most parks by contacting their offices individually. In that same vein, the City of Malibu even has one or two parks for rent. <BR/><BR/>Also, LA has a ridiculous number of photography studios that are available for day rentals. Bebworld is aiming at the high-end, but look at the warner studio in Culver City or just start googling around for some gorgeous, low-cost lofted space event rentals.<BR/><BR/>Good luck! You're an inspiration to all stubbornly budget-minded brides!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532197787877824868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-51770938360186314742008-06-02T16:52:00.000-07:002008-06-02T16:52:00.000-07:00I originally wanted a backyard wedding. But the b...I originally wanted a backyard wedding. But the backyard is hard to come by, mine is only 15 feet, then a lake. I've given up on it too- too few houses for too much money. I believe we are going with the local garden club- they have gorgeous grounds for cheap (less than 1K). Good luck.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14318533329754312179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-76429644754674072742008-06-02T16:43:00.000-07:002008-06-02T16:43:00.000-07:00After seeing your update I came back to check out ...After seeing your update I came back to check out everyone's input. I re-read what I wrote before and decided on a redo coz I'm not sure I came across the way I meant, not to mention a typo.<BR/><BR/>Looks like you have lots of good suggestions here. The first thing that cut cost when it comes to a pretty venue is privacy, if you're willing to give that up and go public, it'd be much easier to find something you love without having to up the budget. If that's something you must have, however, adjusting your budget can still work. A great venue can save you $ in other costs like rental/logistics/decor, so keep that in mind.<BR/><BR/>That relative's backyard like I suggested before which you've got a lead on - I hope that works out! I dig your attitude towards it all - no whining, just move on when one door closes. Flexibility indeed is key to a stylish budget wedding.<BR/><BR/>Again, we're rooting for you and your $10K wedding, so don't let us down!Dubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349394209890946701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-40482231161448387172008-06-02T16:19:00.000-07:002008-06-02T16:19:00.000-07:00Sticker shock is a B* Have you looked into state/...Sticker shock is a B* Have you looked into state/city owned sites? Miss Coconut over at weddingbee found an awesome venue for peanuts:<BR/>http://www.weddingbee.com/2008/05/21/byob-is-the-name-of-the-game/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-21828106740589148872008-06-02T16:05:00.000-07:002008-06-02T16:05:00.000-07:00Okay so you may have already found this, but weddi...Okay so you may have already found this, but wedding chicks posted a blog about estate weddings. I am a little behind on my subscriptions, but right when I found it: I thought of you!!! :) Good luck! - here is the link : http://weddingchicks.squarespace.com/blog/2008/5/25/estate-weddings.htmlBlair Van Busselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621039003660863857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-41845888722381324012008-06-02T16:03:00.000-07:002008-06-02T16:03:00.000-07:00I'd second jess' ideas... add in local parks and r...I'd second jess' ideas... add in local parks and rec (try p&r in the suburbs too, not just the city), historical societies, b&bs and farms. <BR/><BR/>I'm afraid I don't know your area at all, but here in the Portland (Oregon) area I pulled off a pretty nice, homemade wedding for around $7k. We got married at a local historical estate- in the yard, but used the house for getting ready, bathrooms and the kitchen. <BR/><BR/>If you can get a space with a house you can use you'll save on porta-potties and extra fees a caterer might tack on if they need to bring in cooking equipment. We didn't need a tent for back-up either. <BR/> <BR/>You might also try asking around on wedding boards. Kvetch at Indie Bride has a lot of small budget brides, some might be in your area. Also try the local boards on the knot, wedding channel, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-65351340025638234982008-06-02T14:22:00.000-07:002008-06-02T14:22:00.000-07:00Hang in there, girl! I ran into the same issue. M...Hang in there, girl! I ran into the same issue. Marrying in Key Largo and wanted to rent a house with great trees to get married under. I finally found one that's perfect, but it took MAJOR surfing and calling around to rental agencies. They usually have a pre-screened list of houses that will allow weddings. Hint...look into an area that would be considered slightly more of a vacation destination b/c they'll have LOTS more homes to choose from. Good Luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906032051076130258.post-36971539384209913512008-06-02T13:03:00.000-07:002008-06-02T13:03:00.000-07:00Oh, my dear! The venue search was the worst for us...Oh, my dear! The venue search was the worst for us too. I hear people say "ah, that was the fun part," and I think, they must have more cash then we do. We did find a rental for 125 for $2000, in the bay area at that. It's just for 6 hours, not a weekend, but its going to work out fine. It's through parks and rec, but its lovely, and in the bay area... email me if you want details/ more moral support. That said, we are getting slammed on catering, even for a brunch with BYO, so we had to make our budget reflect that... since we wanted all 125 there. Just don't let them get you down!! You are NOT alone, no matter what anyone says!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526722516550185150noreply@blogger.com