I hate being so indecisive, but I just cant get this other venue outta my mind. As I wrote in earlier posts, I decided to have my wedding and reception at Oxon Hill Manor (right outside of D.C.) Its absolutely breathtaking, but i'm worried about if there is enough room for the amount of guests that are expected and the budget to accomodate them. I have seen pictures from other brides that had their wedding there, and most have their aisle in the same spot. But their is NO WAY all my family and friends will fit in this particular section. We talkin about 200 ppl (and hopefully less)! And because the inside of the ballroom be too cramped for everyone, I decided to opt for a tent reception. But tent receptions ARE NOT CHEAP! Oxon Hill provides one, but its completely vinyl (which is not what I want). So due to this ordeal, I have started looking at other places that could give my the glitzy, romantic, and modern feel I was looking for. And ladies I've found one. The brand spankin new W Hotel in D.C. The rooms are incredible and they have a ballroom called Altitude which is on the very top floor of the hotel with ceiling to floor windows. Its beautiful! They have everything I like and then some! The main ballroom is beyond modern, yet still screams classy. I took in consideration that maybe this could be a great place for my out-of-town-guest to stay at after the festivities and alot of the things I would need to put in my tent at Oxon Hill Manor would already be provided for us. No worry about generators, getting a dance floor, etc. And i'm pretty sure that if I have my wedding there, I would have a pretty decent wedding package (food and drink for reception, bridal suite, room after wedding, etc.) But i really want to get married outside. UGH! This is so difficult for me! Ladies please help me. Pictures to the left are of the W Hotel D.C. The Oxon Hill Manor pics are in an earlier blog. All ideas are potential answers, so please comment! Thanx!
