It's Official:: OUR VENUE

Good Monday morning everyone!! Friday was a great day, we finally signed our venue contract and locked ourselves in at a GREAT price. Here's the break-down:

Original Price: $3500

Environmental Discount: -25%

Early Rental Discount: -875

Grand Total Cost: $1750

We couldn't be happier, the place is gorgeous, the women there are FABULOUS and sweet! Our next step is to meet with the caterer and work out our menu. We will try to nail that appointment down sometime in late March or April. {Photo Credits}

{OUR VENUE}

{Front Lobby and Main Meeting Room: Cocktail Hour}

{Grand Ballroom}

{Bridal Suite}


{Groom's Suite}


{Terrace}


{Wall Sconces with dimmer}


{1st Floor}


{2nd Floor}

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HELP! I Really Need Your Input!!!

Friday we went to see another venue and all I can say is I'm in LOVE! Oh my goodness ladies, this venue is so perfect for us. It's classic, gorgeous & newly remodeled. The Vinton War Memorial has everything a bride can ask for in a venue. And for once since our wedding planning began someone didn't look at me like I was crazy because we want to book so far out from the wedding, they actually gave a significant discount, more than $1000 OFF! Say What?!? I was so excited. Since they remodeled, everything is up to date, with warm colors like, lime greens, toupes, browns & some orange.

Lobby (for cocktail hour)::

Now my issue comes in the colors because our original color palette was champagne, chocolate brown & lime green. I changed the colors because we really thought that we wanted to go with the art museum so we wanted colors that were more modern & could compete with the strong achitecture of the museum (black, white & lime green). But after visitng the Vinton War Memorial I want to go back to my orginial color palette. The chairs as you can see at VWM are not the chiavari chairs that I would like, but they are actually not that bad. And being the budget bride that I am, we will just have to go with it. Anywhooo... which color palette do you suggest I go with? Please be honest and give me as much feedback as you would like!

Reception Ballroom::

This is where the ceremony would be (I Love fireplaces!)::

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Art!

So we have only went to visit one venue so far and we fell in love with the unique elements in this place. It's the Taubman Museum of Art, I can only post pictures of the outside because they are not open for business yet. Their Grand Opening is November 7th. I can't wait to show you the amazing amenities and exactly what we will be getting for the money! The views are spectacular and has all the best of Roanoke not too far away! I will post more after it opens for business in November.

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