Where in Philadelphia can I find an inexpensive wedding venue?|136529

I have a budget of $5,000 for my wedding and need to find a venue that provides, the food, alcohol and the space at around $2500. If there is nothing that cheap, where can I rent just the location and use an outside caterer?

I haven_t checked prices recently, but that_s going to be tough depending on the number of people. For 50 people it shouldn_t be much of a problem, but anything more than that at a minimum alcohol is probably not going to be included.

I called a friend I know in Philly who works for a catering business. For a buffet on-site for a wedding, you are looking at $77 per person for the first 100, including table rental, etc, if you want a basic alcohol package, $56 without. That doesn_t include the space rental, that_s just on-site setup, serving and cleanup. Clearly out of your price range.

It also depends on what kind of food you want. This was a higher end buffet, 4 entrees, 5 veggies, salad, etc, you can cut that down a bit to save some money.

Also, getting out of Center City will save you some money. Look for churches, community centers, even volunteer firehouses will hall space.

have you tried going on www.theknot.com ? That is a great website geared excusively for brides to be and you can search on your local area.

Good Luck and Best Wishes!