Shower recs needed
cocojack10
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I know it is a very common question, but I'm looking for something very specific... and am not coming up with anything too affordable.
Like I've mentioned, I want to do a cocktail party with open bar and hordourvs only. Again, like I said, SIL is doing the same, and the restaurant she's doing it at is offering 2-4-1 drinks... so I'm looking for something similar.
I am trying to contact Red Fish Grill but haven't gotten through to their Catering Dept... plus, I'm pretty sure they are way out of our budget. I just got info from Rusty Pelican and with our guest list, it is way over budget, unfortunately. Ideally, I'd love a clubhouse/social room where we can take our own stuff, but don't know anyone with a room large enough (so far, guest list is at 130).
Any suggestions?
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
Re: Shower recs needed
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
I had my bridal shower at the AeroSquadron and loved it! The food and service was amazing. With the amount of people we have, it is way over budget. : (
Honestly, I think I have given up, and am just going to not have a shower! I know I am being a baby, but I want something a certain way, and if I can't have it that way, then I don't want something half-a$$ I may regret later. : (
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
Don't think of it that way! Just remember not to go overboard b/c you have two little ones on the way and don't want to overspend on the shower when they are going to need so much. You know that was my same issue with the co-ed party - the amount of people on the guestlist. As it is, I'm at almost 60 women we're inviting to my house. So, if they brought their husbands, too, we wouldn't be able to afford the cost of the food/drinks. The coed shower I attended on Saturday was at the MTBs mom's house. There were about 60 guests so it worked out for them and they had the food catered. It was a very nice event.
I'm beginning to consider hosting it at my house, but the problem is that 1) my yard sucks (the pool deck is nasty, I have no roof/terrace, and the grass is super patchy), 2) too many for inside the house, 3) Aug is HOT. There really isn't an idea pleace for a tent either (my house is angled on the lot, o the spacing is strange).
MIL's house is not a house for entertainment. Parent's house is ideal, but they are going through some repairs (house is a mess) that won't be done by the time shower comes around. I've gone through the list and considered everyone's home on the list! LOL
It is just so hard when you envision something "perfect" in your mind, and you can't achieve it.
I know I didn't want to charge for the shower (even though it is customary in my circle), but how about I charge $20/couple... rather economical, right? This can help with our budget, and get me where I want to be. Thoughts? Be honest!
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
Have you considered a hotel ballroom, meeting room, or something like that? I went to a baby shower at a Marriot once and it was really nice. You may be able to keep the cost down with just beer, wine, and appetizers.
Also, my BIL got married at the Fire something. A Fireman's museum place somewhere around here and it was a STEAL for them. And that was with everything wedding related. Their hall is really nice. I wish I could remember what it was called.
Don't lose hope! Have you checked into friend's development's clubhouses? You would have to provide your own drinks and food but the location would be cheaper.
Also, Blackpoint Marina has a nice restaurant there. Its no Red Fish but its a nice area and has a bar.
*thinking, thinking, thinking....*
why does it have to be in aug? we are both due in november and i was thinking of skipping summer mths and having it beginning oct or end of sept. granted it will still be hot but i'm hoping more dry than rainy.
Most moms of multiples recommend having it by wk 30 b/c of risk of going to labor early, and bedrest. Plus, I'll be so big it may be uncomfortable to have it any later. My doctor already told me that it is very possible I may go to bedrest by the end of Sept. I want to have it early enough that it gives me time to exchange/buy missing items and finalize room in case of bedrest/PTL.
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
There is only one clubhouse I can think of, and I have a cousin working on it. LOL As for a backyard, from what I can come up with, mine is really the only option (I don't care hosting it at my house), but my yard is so ugly. That is our next project. I had actually asked DH for us to work on it for this very reason, but we never did (as we are contimplating moving - but that plan is on hold).
I wanted to talk to Dh last night about it, and he was sick of the topic already, and started to complain... I send him away (nicely) and haven't spoken to him since. I hope he brings it up tonight.
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
LOL well, i guess if peter's family was as big as mine, we'd have an issue, too. I just kept my guest list small (i only invited 3 friends, the rest was just close family) but that was mainly my sister and mom's decision, since they were footing the bill
I tried to cut the list by only inviting the "young people" (no aunts/uncles), but I think they woud have a heartattack if they were to find out! Since these are basically the first twins in the family (both sides), everyone is super excited, and want to be involved in every which way. LOL Plus, they all love us so much, how can I exclude them from the day?!
My friends list is limited. Dh has a lot of friends, which over the yrs I've become real close to too so no way of letting them out. The good thing is that half of my family is OOT, so they won't come! LOL That has reduced the "real" guest list.
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
I was going to say exactly this! I had the same problem when planning my bridal shower. My guest list was 90+ people and that was only women. I have a huge family so in order to keep the costs down we looked at ballrooms with economical packages. We ended up at the Dadeland Marriott. The ballroom was perfect for what we needed - and they have several different rooms of different sizes . They provide chairs, tables, etc. and their package included lunch, mimosas and drinks. It was less than $20 pp. And since it was kind of a tea party theme and I wanted to have food available before lunch was served, my dad made eclairs, petit fours, cakes and other desserts for a long dessert table we had set up beforehand. Sooo they'll work with you. GL!
Love the Dadeland Marriot... that is where our wedding reception was! : ) When looking at reception areas, that was the most economical, and IMO is very nice!
I'm not ruling it out, but it may be more $
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
Are you ruling out Broward? My friend is doing her's at The Mustard Seed (but it will be a brunch)...what about Renaissance Ballrooms??? They have 2 locations down south...Blue Martini in Brickell Village is a perfect place for just drinks and appetizers
I would prefer to stay in Dade, as 99% of the guests are already down here. Not a huge fan of ballrooms, not sure why. But Blue Martini sounds like fun... thanks! Off to inquire. : )
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
I didn't know you got married there! Cool
I thought they were great, too. And their lunch packages are sooo not expensive.
Even though I am barely around, saw this post and wanted to give my input. Mel was talking about The Fire Tower. It is in (almost) the Doral area and the place is SUPER nice. My sis was married there and we had my father's 60th birthday party there last year. They are VERY affordable, the food is great, and will for sure work with you. I think it is a great option for what you are looking for! Good luck.
Fire Towerfiretowermiami.com8000 NW 21st St
Doral, Florida 33122
(305) 599-0905