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Beginner February 2014

Torn between two venues - HELP!!!

Katianne, 10 August, 2013 at 16:36 Posted on Planning 0 26

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Some of you may have read my previous thread where I explained that we have had to cancel our wedding that was booked for this February, do to costs and a few other issues.

We have decided to go for something more local and today have been to view two venues, both which we like and now need to choose between. Now this is the hard part! I am going to outline both options in the hope that fellow hitchers can help us with our decision, as at the moment we are a bit stumped! Let's start with some photos..

The Barns, Cannock, Staffordshirdshire

Hawkesyard Hall, Armitage, Staffordshire

Costs

The Barns

£2500 for....

Hire of all the rooms

Drink after ceremony

Wedding breakfast for 70 adults and 10 children - 2 courses, Hog roast and desserts.

Drink for each guest with meal

Drink for each guest to toast

Evening Buffet

Bridal suite for the night of the wedding

Hawkesyard Hall

£4500 for...

Hire of all the rooms

Drink after ceremony

Wedding breakfast for 70 adults and 10 children - 2 courses, Hog roast and desserts.

Drink for each guest with meal

Drink for each guest to toast

Evening Buffet

Bridal suite for the night before and of the wedding.

The Barns - Pros

Price!!!

More laid back atmosphere

Lovely rooms (Barn conversion)

Several rooms to utilise

Accommodation for 40+ guests on site

Music until 1am

The Barns - Cons

No grounds for more rural photos. Would need to use Cannock Chase (5 minute drive) for photos of bride and groom.

Offered a Saturday at a mid week price.

Hawkesyard - Pros

Lovely location and buildings

Can accommodate bride, bridesmaids and parents the night before.

Grounds for photos

Hawkesyard - Cons

More formal (not necessary a con, I'm just more or an informal girl as a rule)

Price

No late licence - need to finish by 12am

Can only afford if we go for midweek (Mon-Thurs).

PLEASE HELP ?

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Latest activity by Leedsbride2015, 30 September, 2013 at 20:55

Beginner March 2014
*Pugsley* · 10 August, 2013 at 16:42
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I'd go for the cheaper one especially as money has been an issue before.

Just think what you can buy with the £2k 'saved' by not going for the cheaper venue.
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Beginner June 2014
miss pickle · 10 August, 2013 at 16:45
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From your list The Barns seems to have better pros, especially the cheaper price and the fact you could have it on a Saturday.

It looks like a beautiful venue as well ;-)
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Beginner July 2015
InWineTheresTruth · 10 August, 2013 at 16:55
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Hey there, read your previous post ... It's a no brainer! The barn looks amazeballs, late licence and can have on a Saturday for an amazing price ... I'm quite jealous!!! Xx
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Beginner April 2014
YellowDuckie · 10 August, 2013 at 16:56
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I prefered the look of the barns and then saw it was so much cheaper for a sat wedding too. No question for me. Think of the honeymoon you could have with the £2k you'd save!
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Beginner February 2014
Katianne · 10 August, 2013 at 17:02
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I know, they have offered us a really good deal. I am one for a bargain, so I just want to make sure I'm not just going for it because of the money.

Hawkesyard is lovely and I suppose it has the 'grand' feel to it, with it being an estate. But I said to my partner that our wedding is what we make of it. It's about us being happy and enjoying the day. Plus I am more of a rustic laid back girl, and the Barns has that same feel.

My mum has said that I will only do it once and I shouldn't let the money make the decision, but I do really like the venue and at the end of the day we only have so much money to spend!

I have contacted the Barns already and they have said they will hold the Saturday for 2 weeks while we decide.
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Beginner July 2013
Kentish Gal · 10 August, 2013 at 17:51
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BARN!!!!!!
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Beginner February 2014
Katianne · 10 August, 2013 at 17:55
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Sorry guys, you're not being clear at all about which one you prefer.... LOL!
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Beginner August 2014
Bookish · 10 August, 2013 at 18:54
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I think I'd prefer the barn anyway, regardless of costs!
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Beginner June 2014
*MM3* · 10 August, 2013 at 18:56
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Sounds like the barn is definitely your best option Looks great too & as someone pointed out, that's 2k that could go towards a honeymoon
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Beginner February 2014
Katianne · 10 August, 2013 at 22:29
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Ok so the barns have provisionally held the Saturday date for us. I have emailed our photographer to ask if she's free then, as that's the other contributing factor.

Can I just ask, am I right in thinking that's a pretty good price for everything we're getting? I think it is a really good deal....?
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Beginner October 2014
dollydimple88 · 10 August, 2013 at 22:32
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The barn. That would be my choice from your lists xx
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Beginner June 2014
goingtobemrsmatthews · 10 August, 2013 at 23:02
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Ooh not far from me

id go for the barns x
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Dedicated August 2014
missmandymoo · 11 August, 2013 at 00:50
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Hell yes! I'm also getting married in a converted barn in Staffordshire and I'm paying £1000 for more than you and that's only for hire of the venue on a week day, not including food or anything else.
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Beginner March 2014
*Pugsley* · 11 August, 2013 at 08:10
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That's a fantastic price!!

'm embarrassed to think about what mine cost but there just don't seem to be many cheaper venues where I live. Yours is lovely even when you take money out the equation!
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Beginner February 2014
Katianne · 11 August, 2013 at 08:27
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Yey I thought it sounded pretty good. Small snag is that our lovely TOG is booked on the Saturday the venue has offered, so asking if they can offer any other dates. Fingers crossed!
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Beginner January 2014
Chippet · 11 August, 2013 at 11:17
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I don't think you need any more help - but I agree the Barns is gorgeous, I especially love the beams in the ceremony room. The price seems like a bargain to me!
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Beginner February 2014
Katianne · 22 August, 2013 at 06:59
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Venue booked!!! WE are to marry at the Barns on Saturday 19th April 2014....wahoo!
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Beginner May 2015
nixy3 · 22 August, 2013 at 07:10
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Wooooo. .....glad that you decided, the barn looks brilliant
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Beginner May 2014
shell17-2007 · 28 September, 2013 at 19:07
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Im getting married at the barns too
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DaffodilWaves · 28 September, 2013 at 21:44
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So happy for you. Get those plans back on track!
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Beginner May 2014
Ohwhatatuesday · 28 September, 2013 at 22:02
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I missed your post but that's a brilliant price and a lovely venue good work!
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Beginner August 2013
S108HAN · 29 September, 2013 at 12:44
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If you go midweek, you may find you don't need the late licence (depending on whether you can have a Friday or not) because people are more likely to leave early if they are working the next day.

If you pay £2000 extra because somewhere has better grounds and it buckets down with rain, you may regret it.
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Beginner June 2014
Erin8 · 30 September, 2013 at 17:51
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This is my first thought as well. Plus the barn looks great!!
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