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[SapphireDreams 71]

A lot of the places that we looked at that charged extra for the chair covers ended up working them into the price once they realized we were getting an upgraded menu.

Jill I think you should really try to get them to include them. If you don't go for the most basic package, they should really be more willing to include them. If they don't include them, I wouldn't pay more than $3/chair cover. Most places that I went to that did charge, did it for $2/cover. If they aren't willing to include them, see if there is a local decorator that can do them for you cheaply - they will probably want your business and do a nice job, especially if you need your head table done up too.

[JillA 2]

A lot of the places that we looked at that charged extra for the chair covers ended up working them into the price once they realized we were getting an upgraded menu.

Jill I think you should really try to get them to include them. If you don't go for the most basic package, they should really be more willing to include them. If they don't include them, I wouldn't pay more than $3/chair cover. Most places that I went to that did charge, did it for $2/cover. If they aren't willing to include them, see if there is a local decorator that can do them for you cheaply - they will probably want your business and do a nice job, especially if you need your head table done up too.

Thanks for that tip! We are going next Saturday to put the deposit down, so I will try and get the cost included. I mean really, we are spending so much moolah there, you think they'd throw in some chair covers

[July09Bride 1]

A lot of the places that we looked at that charged extra for the chair covers ended up working them into the price once they realized we were getting an upgraded menu.

Jill I think you should really try to get them to include them. If you don't go for the most basic package, they should really be more willing to include them. If they don't include them, I wouldn't pay more than $3/chair cover. Most places that I went to that did charge, did it for $2/cover. If they aren't willing to include them, see if there is a local decorator that can do them for you cheaply - they will probably want your business and do a nice job, especially if you need your head table done up too.

Thanks for that tip! We are going next Saturday to put the deposit down, so I will try and get the cost included. I mean really, we are spending so much moolah there, you think they'd throw in some chair covers

I agree with Sapphire. The same number of people will be there to work no matter what they say... lol... so haggle with them! Perhaps offer more of a down payment if they don't budge much when it comes to including the chair covers & sashes.

Go for it!!!

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Thanks for the website, will check it out.... so since you're supplying them, do you have to put them on yourself?

I asked if I could bring them in myself and she said that it wasn't a problem and there wouldn't be an extra charge, so hopefully not. Something to ask when I go down there on the 17th and before I buy everything. Worse case scenario they will charge for labor or I'll have some friends go there and do it. I'll still be saving some money! I wish I could go there and do it myself since I'm a little bit of a control freak, but there probably won't be time for that.

Our site quoted us a lower price for the chair covers ($4) then upped it to $6.50 in December when they decided to increase all the costs. We went and saw the site, then by the time we went to sign the contract they had already upped the price. I was willing to pay $4, but not $6.50! Its almost the principle of it. Its also annoying considering we are not exactly cheaping out on the menu or the bar. Its pretty standard stuff to have chair covers be an extra charge, but their charges are a little crazy. I actually wasn't planning on using chair covers at first and I don't really want them but they're banquet chairs are so darn fugly its a must.

[JillA 2]

Thanks for the website, will check it out.... so since you're supplying them, do you have to put them on yourself?

I asked if I could bring them in myself and she said that it wasn't a problem and there wouldn't be an extra charge, so hopefully not. Something to ask when I go down there on the 17th and before I buy everything. Worse case scenario they will charge for labor or I'll have some friends go there and do it. I'll still be saving some money! I wish I could go there and do it myself since I'm a little bit of a control freak, but there probably won't be time for that.

Our site quoted us a lower price for the chair covers ($4) then upped it to $6.50 in December when they decided to increase all the costs. We went and saw the site, then by the time we went to sign the contract they had already upped the price. I was willing to pay $4, but not $6.50! Its almost the principle of it. Its also annoying considering we are not exactly cheaping out on the menu or the bar. Its pretty standard stuff to have chair covers be an extra charge, but their charges are a little crazy. I actually wasn't planning on using chair covers at first and I don't really want them but they're banquet chairs are so darn fugly its a must.

I hear you there, in fact I've yet to see any nice banquet chairs.... I think fugly is a pre-requisite or something

[Marilyn. 340]

Yay Jill that's great!! How about some pictures?

Thanks, I'm happy because we've seen many other venues and can't find one we really like...

Here is the website with pics! http://www.celebrationsweddings.com/gallery.htm

The bottom pic is where we'd get married outside....

That's such a gorgeous place!! Ahhh, you're wedding is going to be so lovely! And its all inclusive too, even better! Less headache for you.

That's one of the main reasons I loved it - how nice it is, but the all-in factor is the best! Most places you have to add on tax and gratuities.... also this offers 5 hours open bar, the other places I've seen all offer 4....

so is that $2800 for all that??.. that is a good deal...

[JillA 2]

OK ladies, advice time! So for my dress, I am not wearing your 'traditional' wedding style dress, with pouf, bustle, or crinoline. I just like simple, so I was thinking I may not even need to go to a wedding dress store.... I found these 2 online which I totally pictured myself in, elegant and plain. I really like them both, and the price is way under what I was willing to spend! Which one do you like more? I think it has to be ordered online, but if it doesn't fit I can return it in person at the store.

Sorry I'm not good at posting photos so here is the link:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3012771?refsid...;origin=related

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2980430/0~2376...6014177&P=1

[JillA 2]

Yay Jill that's great!! How about some pictures?

Thanks, I'm happy because we've seen many other venues and can't find one we really like...

Here is the website with pics! http://www.celebrationsweddings.com/gallery.htm

The bottom pic is where we'd get married outside....

That's such a gorgeous place!! Ahhh, you're wedding is going to be so lovely! And its all inclusive too, even better! Less headache for you.

That's one of the main reasons I loved it - how nice it is, but the all-in factor is the best! Most places you have to add on tax and gratuities.... also this offers 5 hours open bar, the other places I've seen all offer 4....

so is that $2800 for all that??.. that is a good deal...

No That's just the ceremony fee $2000 for outside and $800 for inside

But the way I look at it, we have a very small guest list. If we had 200 people, we could never afford this place! But with approx. 80-90, it will be OK!

[Marilyn. 340]

OK ladies, advice time! So for my dress, I am not wearing your 'traditional' wedding style dress, with pouf, bustle, or crinoline. I just like simple, so I was thinking I may not even need to go to a wedding dress store.... I found these 2 online which I totally pictured myself in, elegant and plain. I really like them both, and the price is way under what I was willing to spend! Which one do you like more? I think it has to be ordered online, but if it doesn't fit I can return it in person at the store.

Sorry I'm not good at posting photos so here is the link:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3012771?refsid...;origin=related

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2980430/0~2376...6014177&P=1

I like the first dress

Yay Jill that's great!! How about some pictures?

Thanks, I'm happy because we've seen many other venues and can't find one we really like...

Here is the website with pics! http://www.celebrationsweddings.com/gallery.htm

The bottom pic is where we'd get married outside....

That's such a gorgeous place!! Ahhh, you're wedding is going to be so lovely! And its all inclusive too, even better! Less headache for you.

That's one of the main reasons I loved it - how nice it is, but the all-in factor is the best! Most places you have to add on tax and gratuities.... also this offers 5 hours open bar, the other places I've seen all offer 4....

so is that $2800 for all that??.. that is a good deal...

No That's just the ceremony fee $2000 for outside and $800 for inside

But the way I look at it, we have a very small guest list. If we had 200 people, we could never afford this place! But with approx. 80-90, it will be OK!

no, I meant $2800 for everything they list on the wedding package page...

[TimandJoyce 1]

OK ladies, advice time! So for my dress, I am not wearing your 'traditional' wedding style dress, with pouf, bustle, or crinoline. I just like simple, so I was thinking I may not even need to go to a wedding dress store.... I found these 2 online which I totally pictured myself in, elegant and plain. I really like them both, and the price is way under what I was willing to spend! Which one do you like more? I think it has to be ordered online, but if it doesn't fit I can return it in person at the store.

Sorry I'm not good at posting photos so here is the link:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3012771?refsid...;origin=related

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2980430/0~2376...6014177&P=1

I think I like the first dress better too!!

[Marilyn. 340]

yeah definitely the first one.. I love the ruching in the front...

that dress looks more weddingy too ...

[FormelyCA 0]

I vote 1!

If you were looking, I remember Tarjay had Issac Mizhirati (spelling) do some more casual ones...don't know if they still have them but maybe can look into that.

JCrew also has some wedding dresses, casual etc.

Happy wedding dress shopping!! It really is so fun

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I love the first dress as well, quietly elegant - it would make a lovely dress to get married in. Number 2 looked a little bit more casual to me.

[JillA 2]

Thanks you guys! I was also leaning towards #1, I think we have a winner

[minnew 4]

Number 1 looks great!