If you would like to consider an "all-inclusive" venue for your wedding, you will be looking at a bill of between $10,000 and $29,000 for 100 guests, but keep in mind that even though we refer to these venues as all-inclusive they do not normally include your musicians, photographer & videographer, or florists. They do sometimes offer fake floral centerpieces, but they are very generic and you may not like them at all. These additional vendors will likely run you between $800 and $3,000 each. Add that in and you are looking at a wedding cost (minus wedding attire) of at least $15,000 and likely as much as $40,000 at an "all-inclusive" venue. On a good note, all-inclusive venues give you the convenience of one stop shopping. Though they do not include your musicians, photographer & videographer, or florists, they often have relationships with some who they will gladly recommend to you.

On the other hand, to have your wedding at an "a la carte" venues, depending on your style and some smart decision making can run you (minus wedding attire) as low as $5,000 and likely as much as $22,200 for 100 guests. Because you are able to pick each and every detail of your wedding from a wide variety of quality, quantity, and cost there is a lot more flexibility for money savings! You can personally hand pick each vendor, paying less for things that are not a priority and incorporating DIY (do it yourself) ideas where you can. You even have the flexibility with some a la carte venues of having family and friends DJ, Cater, make the cake, take the pictures, and decorate. If you chose to have a bar at your wedding it is also cheaper to buy your own bottles and any that are not opened can be returned for a refund. Tons of savings there! 

The down side of a la carte wedding venues is that you have to do much more of the actual research and planning yourself. This is where a wedding planner becomes very valuable. Not only do we have experience in planning weddings, but we have unlimited resources and lists of vendors and venues for which we can recommend or steer you away from if we have evidenced a problem with them. We can go with you to meet the vendors and venues, walk you through all the decision making, and review the contracts. We help you incorporate DIY ideas and find the best deals on everything. We remain by your side through the entire process from the start of planning through the end of your wedding day.

Although most all-inclusive venues have their own wedding planner/consultant, it is wise to hire your own. While their wedding planner will be a great asset on your wedding day, when it comes to making package decisions and agreeing on a contract, you have to remember they work for the venue and will be looking out for their best interest, not yours. It would be wise to have a professional in your corner. Also, when it comes to shopping for a wedding dress, tuxes, gifts for your bridal party, and other such things, they will not be by your side making sure you are getting the best deal possible. We would be.

Imagine having your dance floor in a planetarium chamber with stars above your head, fireworks, an underwater scene, or whatever you can imagine... If you can get it on video you can use it for you dance floor ceiling dome. This may be the venue for you! Reasonably priced even for a sweet 16 or anniversary party! This venue not only offers a planetarium, but it also includes an arboretum, an atrium, and a museum.

This venue is a beautiful horticultural center. They have a room for ceremonies, which flows into a space for cocktails, and a very large room for your reception. All of the indoor spaces are decorated with lush green and floral gardens. They also have several outside gardens for good weather ceremonies. There are multiple fountains and statues indoor and out. This is a great place to have your garden wedding during off seasons! They are closed during July and August.