So we took a break from looking at venues, and although this break was not something discussed it just sort of happened. We stopped emailing venue managers, we stopped making appointments, and we just kind of quietly both kept looking up venues but neither of us making any real effort to hit the pavement again. Now I'm not sure if this because we had become discouraged not being able to find anything, or if contemplating moving the wedding date had stopped the urgency. At any rate during the months of Dec., Jan. & Feb. our venue search became dormant. At least until......
3/1/10::: Still planning 'mentally', but nothing as really come along and given us that 'it' feeling. Maybe we're being to picky, or maybe because we know it's a one shot thing and we want it all. At any rate, we've entertained the thought of going to CT since it's legal there, we've thought about a B & B setting out of the city, and even a cruise. For now though.... the search continues....
3/8/10::: Been searching through some CT websites and there are a few nice locations. The venues are emailing me back and we have an April visit for one of them already. Another venue here in NYC has invited us to an 'open house' so to speak. This will be taking place this Thursday (3/11/10).
3/10/10::: On a whim we decided to ask a representative of a venue I had come across (right here in Manhattan) if she was available for a showing today. She was free and gave us the tour. We LOVED it! Right place, right space, right price....one catch. They have a particular caterer we must use soooooo, we are hoping to schedule a tasting soon and we are hoping it will be delicious! The downside (catch) is their point of entry. You have to walk through the ice skating rink area since the venue is housed @ Chelsea Piers which is a multiplex of sporting facilities. By taking that route you will encounter ice skaters of all ages and noise. Once you've gotten by it though, the venue is a great space. The VIEW (if you love the water) at Sunset Terrace, is what seals the deal. Gorgeous.... and so THIS would be our place if the total cost is in our budget. Thinking on it.
3/12/10::: Last night we checked out a wedding venue here in NYC called Astor Center. I had emailed the venue for some general information which always includes the first question of 'Is your venue same-sex ceremony friendly?', and not only did we get a "yes" but a free invitation to a wedding expo they were having there. The expo was cute & quaint, not one of those huge 'which way do we go' type of events. We were able to visit with different cake, cookie and chocolate makers, caterers, as well as enjoy martinis and a champagne tasting AND see the actual venue space. The venue which has two lovely rooms (the gallery & the lounge) was actually really nice. It didn't give us that 'feeling', but it wasn't bad at all. The downside is the space rental is $$$ to our wallets and it doesn't include catering. So even if we had gotten that 'feeling', we would still have had to pass.
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