Where can i find a banquet hall for a wedding reception that allows you to cater your own food?
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Try local community centers (call local city halls or visit their web sites); some art museums may allow you to cater your own reception. Also, church halls, fellowship halls, clubs (like Rotary, Elks), local colleges generally rent out their facilities and allow you to cater it yourself.
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First of all, buy a dress on sale.  Also, get married in a church. The flowers should be simple. Shop around for bargains.  Instead of a large sit down meal, do a cake and punch reception. You can get a cake from Albertson's or Stater Brothers. They will do an excellent job for a low price.  We had musician friends play at the reception and a friend agreed to MC.  Keep it simple, but elegant.
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there is a really nice one at the howard Johnsons right near the 401 and Markham, my dads wedding reception was in there. There is also a real nice spot at in the plaza on the north west corner of Markham and Kingston Rd. (sorry i dont remember the name of this one) .
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See if there's a B&B that will let you rent  out part of the place for a wedding (that's what I did for a small wedding - it's cost me 100.00) small wedding party 25 people.\n\nYou could try a public park - or a relative- who has a large enough area for the wedding.
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There are several out there.  Try Dave's Cafe for starters.  The url is www.davescafe.com. I've found this to be a great starting point.
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I dont know of any buffet restraunts BUT I can recommend a Great Italian restraunt in Stockton that will cater to you and set up buffet style.It's Cafe Luna located at 40 N.Sutter st.The # is 462-6858,they can also put together some of the best Mexican dishes you've ever had.Check out their website at Cafe Luna Stockton.com or give a call OR better yet...come in for lunch.Good luck to you!  Sincerly,The cook at Cafe Luna
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How about looking at www.confetti.co.uk - although it's initially for wedding information, it shows venue information.  Otherwise try looking at Square Meal on the internet at the venues they have listed.  Top Table might be useful too although I think that might be more for restaurants.  Good luck - hope you find somewhere great and have a brilliant night!
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I have listed some locations down below--I don't know where they are in reguards to you--I know there weren't that many to choose from. I tried looking on http://www.theknot.com but they didn't even have any listed for Arkansas. Try browsing around http://www.weddingchannel.com for more ideas on things in your area.\n\nAnother idea is to visit golf clubs and see if they have any banquet areas or even try local hotels (usually large chains such as Hilton etc.)
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Look in your local phone book under the Caterer's and ask them their prices, also ask them if they will let you sample their food, in their place of business or some caterers let you come to a reception they are doing and taste test the food on the side.  Good Luck to You.
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I used to make $10/hr with a catering company but it wasn't full time.  Check out any caterers with their own halls.  Apply for busboy.
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I'm a big fan of the website www.theknot.com.  You can go under real weddings and choose the catagories summer and outdoor weddings.  Get creative ideas from others and then cater it to your own vision.  \n1. A pot luck picnic is a great idea, especially if it's family only.  To coordinate the menu though, you will want to designate who brings what.\n2. Make your own invitations and use a postcard for the rsvp (it will save on using an additional envelope plus the postage).  Get ideas off of the knot website.\n3. Compile your own cds.  My brother is going to be the master of ceremonies for ours and has now recruited others to join him.  \n4. David's Bridal is always advertising dresses for $99.  You can also check out what they have online and print out your favorites to bring to the appt.\n5. Enlist the help of the amateurs...that have a bit of skill.  Know anyone who takes good pictures...there's your photographer.  Know anyone who can make a cake...there you go!  You can go with a simple 3 tier round cake with white frosting and decorate it with cascading daisies.\n\nHope this helps!
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Stop looking at prices and start looking at venues. \n\nVenue 1 might be £800 but it doesn't offer what you are looking for whilst venue 2 may be only 25 quid but has what you want!\n\nList what you DO want and then start looking, and while you're checking out venues refer to your list often. \n\nDon't be sidetracked by fancy lighting or the offer of free balloons or other such trivia that isn't even on your list!\n\nFocus on what you want - and don't be afraid to negotiate. Owner may well say they want more money than they are actually prepared to accept!\n\nIn the end - get the closest to your ideal venue for the closest to you ideal price - and have a wonderful wedding day.
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I know in Boise there is a couple places, it's kinda pricey, but just look up party supplies in the phone book!
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See if this site helps!\nhttp://weddingplanning.50webs.com
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Absolutely Buffet,less hassle,less expensive and happy guests :o)\n\nThe only ones who get served are those at the Wedding Party Table.
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you CAN def. do this! it will take a bit more time- so you need help. friends and family. \n*draw up a budget ASAP. $7000 total (probably $3000 will be for food and drink) reception location $500. flowers $1000. $250 dress - $900 dj/music etc.  \n*keep the guest list to a min. If you have a guest total of 75- you can get decent food at $30 per person and the rest for drinks.\nAlso keep the bridal party small. \n*host a cocktail and light buffet reception instead of a full meal. this can come off really swanky- like a high-class uptown loft party.\n*skip the party favors. go for candy treats your guests can eat. most of the time the little frames and bells etc. just get thrown away by guests anyway.\n*ASK questions. When you call a vendor- let them know you are on a budget. Oftentimes if they can't help you- they know someone who can.\n*Make your own centerpieces out of a candlescape. Florist centerpieces run about $50 per table. You can do them yourself for around $25. \n\n*Oh- one thing I wouldn't skimp on is the photog. Your photos will be the only things left after the wedding is over. the flowers will wilt. your dress will be stored. the cake will be gone etc. but the photos will last a lifetime.\n\ngood luck! and remember to have fun w/ it. planning your wedding should be half the fun! :D
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Food and eating establishments