Thank you for all your lovely comments of support in response to last Monday's post.
Drum roll please...we have a venue!
Stats:
Available on the 26th June: CHECK!
Capacity: 600 - CHECK!
Location: Manchester {parents are happy} - CHECK!
Outside catering allowed: CHECK!
On site parking: CHECK!
Within budget: CHECK!, CHECK!, CHECK!
To good to be true?
Maybe so, but like I've said in previous posts, no venue is perfect but this place ticks a lot of boxes and given the fact that we're 9 weeks away, we're lucky to have found somewhere this suitable.
Bit of background:
The place we have chosen is a 20th century, Grade II listed building which is going through restoration and renovation to be converted into an events venue. Parts of it have been modernised while still retaining its original features.
A lot of the work has been done already but it is not fully 'complete', which is where its 'non-perfectness' comes in.
On viewing last Saturday {my parents saw it earlier in the week}, I spoke to the owner who advised that what was left to do was mainly painting, laying new flooring in some areas, completing the kitchen and generally cleaning up the place, post renovation. I won't lie, this did give us cause for concern but he has assured us that everything will be completed before June.
My mum and Aunty have said that they will be on their case throughout to ensure that everything is done to our satisfaction and it will be in the contract as well. The good thing is that the owner recognises that if they do this event well, more bookings are sure to follow from people in our community, as there are not a lot of big venues in Manchester.
So where is this place you ask?
For fear of wedding crashers all I can say for now is that it is in Manchester. I will provide full disclosure and pictures AFTER the wedding. Of course our guests will know very soon!
In other news, mum and I picked out the ankara for the ase-obi {traditional 'uniform' – for an idea of what ase-obi looks like, see pics below}. I’m looking forward to all the new traditional outfits that Mr E and I will acquire over the next couple of months. I can see it now, we’re going to be one of those coordinated outfit couples!
Anyway it’s good to know that we’re finally making progress….60 days to go.
Picture credits: (1) Facebook, (2 & 3) Unknown
Yayyy!!!
ReplyDeleteWas just thinking about it yest, glad u've found an ideal one. Praying all goes well with the venue work. E ku ipalemo.
Ps: looking 4wrd to see the aso ebi pictures :)
Congrats on finding an appropriate venue! I really can't wait to see all your pictures.
ReplyDeleteYay for the venue! Everything is working out. Thank God.
ReplyDeletewow... perfect place.
ReplyDeleteso the countdown continues...
e ku ipalemo!
God is good! You found a venue that meets your most important criteria AND you will be a trendsetter by being the first to use the venue :-) Although I am dying to know the venue you picked I totally feel you on the wedding crashers. Not having enough food or seats for invited guests because of wedding crashers is a very big fear of mine!
ReplyDeleteAnd we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
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Yipeeee! I am so happy for you Chichi.The venue sounds lovely plus it will be newly redecorated and hence looking all beautiful for your wedding.
ReplyDeletePraise God for the venue and the capacity. God is working stuffs our on your behalf. It is well Chichi. Trust Him!
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Thank you guys! Will keep you all posted on progress.
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