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Melissa
VIP June 2017 Ontario

My reception venue

Melissa, on November 6, 2016 at 20:56 Posted in Wedding reception 0 33

Today my FH and I stopped off at our reception venue to get some pictures of the room we are using. Anyone who is looking for venues- remember to take pictures! I have been trying to decide about decor and seating arrangments, but could not make any real plans, because I couldn't picture anything!

Here is the outside of our venue, it is a restaurant. We have the top floor booked for our reception:

Venue from the Street

Venue from the Street

We have a large balcony area that looks over a plant wall- this picture doesn't quite do it justice, because patrons were eating lunch below, and I didn't wan to freak them out by taking pictures over the edge. This area we want to set up sofas and arm chairs and maybe even a cute water dispenser, where people can take a break to sit comfortably in a quieter area if they like:

Balcony Area

Balcony Area

Through a small hallway on the other side of a staircase is our main room. There was a glass partitian up today, but that will be gone for our reception- we will have an open space. The half with the chandelier will be seating, small tables and some high tops for people to gather with drinks and food and socialize. The half in the picture where the glass wall and bar are seen will be the DJ and dance foor. We want to hang string lights over the dance floor.

Dance Floor and Bar

Dance Floor and Bar

Seating Area

Seating Area

What do you think? Anyone have suggestions or ideas for me?

33 Comments

Latest activity by Natasha, on November 14, 2016 at 15:23
  • Natasha
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    I will have to get some tonight when I am home .. I will for sure share some !!

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  • Melissa
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    You are so Sweet- Thank you!

    Do you have pictures of your venue to share? I would love to hear your ideas too. Our weddings will only be a few months apart Smiley smile

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  • Natasha
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    Its an amazing feeling when you find the perfect place youve always dreamed of !! Cant wait to see photos of the entire day all put together, it will look beautiful just like you !Smiley shame

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  • Melissa
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    Thanks! I am 110% happy with it- once I found this place, I could barely even compare others to it. It just matched what we wanted so well Smiley laugh

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  • Natasha
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    Just wanted to say its going to look beautiful Melissa !!

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  • Melissa
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    Yes please! I love seeing everyones plans Smiley love

    And everyone offering ideas and such really gets the idea juice pumping!

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  • Laura
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    How lovely! I am going to have to post some pictures that we took of our venue to share as well!

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  • Samtam
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    Ooo I love these lanterns! That's a great idea!

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  • Melissa
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    These are beautiful! I'll show FH when I get home!

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  • Valerie
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    OH OH OH Also if you are looking for table lanterns instead (with the flamless candles inside), I have a template to make these (below). They would look super cool in your outdoor space (if they're your style). Plus I've been dying for an excuse to make them Smiley tongue HAHA

    Paper lanterns

    Paper lanterns

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  • Melissa
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    We were looking for a venue that could combine the vintage and modern/ urban elements. I love the neighbourhood our venue is in, the exterior is just super cool, and then so modern indoors!

    Our venue does include single stem flowers (you can kind of see them on the tables), which we may or may not add to....because we are doing a cocktail style, the tables are smaller, and I don't think we need elaborate centerpieces. I do want to add some on the bar, and cake table though!

    I do want to add candles and lights- stay tuned for my ideas with these! I want ot do a post to get opinions on my ideas tonight or tomorrow. I also love laterns, and the pitce Val posted looks like the syle I am going for

    This weekend got me really pumped up for planning the details!

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  • Emilie
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    Hey Melissa!! Smiley heart This is amazing! You got such a wonderful place! I'm super happy for you! Smiley smile

    The space is really modern! Is that what you were going for? I love Valerie's idea of adding lanterns!!

    You could also use a few of these ideas!

    8 reception chair ideas for the newlyweds

    10 ideas for a modern wedding style

    You could even mix a bit of vintage and modern elements together!

    Modern or Vintage Wedding?

    Does you venue offer a few decor accessories or do your have to decorate the space yourself? Smiley smile

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  • Melissa
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    Pinky swear there will be!
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  • Melissa
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    That room and view is amazing! I don't think attacking the few tables and chairs at the back will matter.
    Our tasting went be until the spring, thru make changes to their menu seasonally, so when we went for lunch we decided "ok, they make good food" but we have to wait to find out our options!
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  • Samtam
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    Wow that's really great that they include all of that! Can't wait to see your decor inspiration! Share away! Smiley smile

    Our venue provides the tables, chairs, linens, candle votives, dance floor, dinner menus, drink tickets. The ony issue we had was that we ended up with way less guests than we were expecting so they have to store all the extra tables and chairs. We could either rent a truck for the night or they can stack them neatly in the back of the room so we went with that option. It'll be out of sight so we decided it's not worth it to rent the truck. We're renting the second floor as well and they have a separate kitchen and bar up there which is nice. They have been super great to work with and very accommodating. We've made a couple trips up to Vancouver so it's been nice to meet with them in person. The tasting was definitely the best part! When do you think you guys will do your tasting?

    Bridge Restaurant

    Bridge Restaurant

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  • Valerie
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    Well I was promised a card box picture so there better be another post coming!! Smiley tongue
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  • Melissa
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    Thanks! I really am just thrilled with it Smiley heart I did really like that the decor doens't need much added- less work, less cost and all that.

    Our venue includes the tables and linens and even a vase and single stem white flower for each table. We are deciding how much we want to add to that, or if we jsut want to leave it. I have some decor inspiration to post this week too to get opinions on, but I didn't want to be too self indulgent and make two big long posts in one night Smiley winking

    What does your venue cover for you? Have they been easy to work with from a distance?

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  • Samtam
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    I absolutely love your venue! That place looks so cute and I'm sure your guests will love it! It is already really nicely decorated so I don't think you'll need to do much. We're also doing a restaurant for our reception space and we were able to save a lot on decorations because of that. Do they provide the tables and linens or do you have to rent them from somewhere?

    And yes definitely good advice to take LOTS of pics from all different angles! I couldn't have survived planning a wedding from another country without it!

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  • Simone
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    Thanks Valerie. Our DJ can create them and I hope to have a nice design that works with our theme. I'm thinking it would be nice to have on the dance floor, since my FH wants to have a banner with our picture hung up that says congratulations with our names.
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  • Valerie
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    Those Monogram lights are so neat!!!

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  • Simone
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    Thanks Melissa. I was thinking of Amber uplighting both the venue and my DJ do offer this product. But I have to find out if they have the color to compliment the room.
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  • Melissa
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    Fantastic!

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  • Melissa
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    Fancy! That is really cool.

    Our DJ offered uplighting, but I really like the colours in our room, and I think I am going to keep the lighting above head... what kinds of uplighting are you thinking of?

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  • Valerie
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    I updated my post to add a picture

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  • Melissa
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    Neat! I'm going to look for some!

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  • Simone
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    I agree with you. I have to look at getting uplighting for the room to bring out the colours for our reception to enhance the look. Also, I wanted to get Monogram lighting as a surprise for my fiancé. Here's an example of a picture I found.

    My reception venue - 1
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  • Valerie
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    I think not LOTS of laterns, but a few would look really nice I think. More like this...

    Paper Lanterns

    Paper Lanterns

    Definitely, I think leaving the chandelier on it's own would be best.

    I agree the water dispenser would be great. You could even put like oranges in it and make it a nice refreshing fancy water. Also great spot if someone needs a minute to sober up Smiley winking

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  • Melissa
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    Thanks!

    I wondered if lanerns would be too much- like with the string lights over the dance floor? You think they would be ok? I kind of thought I should leave the chandelier on it's own, the lights in all parts of the room can be dimmed or brightened however we like too....

    I was thinking in the balcony seating area I would ask for glasses to be set up, and put a water dispenser (you know the nice glass kind) so people could refresh when they need to. I know I always get hot and need a breathing moment when I dance hard

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  • Melissa
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    I totally recommend taking pictures- since getting home and looking at themI have generated so many more ideas!

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  • Valerie
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    GAH I LOVE IT Smiley love I really love that chandelier, really pretty but not over the top. Those ball paper lanterns would look super pretty in the space. I love your idea for the sitting area!!

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  • Simone
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    You are welcome, Melissa. I will try and see if I can post my venue and the ballroom pictures on here. I hope to see the Banquet Manager next month to make some payments and hope to be able to take pictures at that time.
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  • Melissa
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    Thanks Simone! I really love it- It fits my style so well, and they are so flexible about our use of the space!

    I got very excited having another look around today Smiley smile You should post one for us when you have a chance!

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