Getting the ball rolling....

[cindy_gem]

Well, last Friday me, Mike and my parents went to Orlando Familia banquet center in Riverview. It was the 1st of 3 halls we were going to look at but dad and I both loved it, and so we decided that's the one we want to go with for the reception. Mom and Mike were both neutral - they liked it a lot too but both said whatever makes me & dad happy

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[summer_dreams]

Yay, you got your hall!

[v_baby]

Go with Orlando's....we were VERY close to booking the IA hall. We even met with the lady who makes the food and we were NOT impressed. We even went there on Easter a few years back while Darin was home on leave to taste the food. It wasn't that great. The location isn't the best either. I was almost dead set on that place too, until that day. You want quality. So what if it's going to be a little bit more, I'm sure you and your family will be happier in the end.

I can also give you the contacts of my vendors as well. Especially our cake, it was amazing (and not that expensive).

Keep us posted on where you officially book!

[cindy_gem]

Yes, I think we will be. I just called my dad & told him there's no point in looking elsewhere since we both liked it a lot and the price was right. I've been to IA Hall for a zillion weddings/NYE parties/10 year reunion and I like it there and all, food to me was just fine, but I like the location of Orlando's for pictures and the view outside the window is nice with the golf course in the background. DAd wants me to call the lady again & ask a few more questions and set up another appointment for late next week.

[v_baby]

Make an appointment for Orlando's?

I had my bridal shower there but in the restaurant side.

I'd even see if they would cut you a deal if you had your shower there too. That sometimes can bring down the cost of the hall for the wedding. Just a suggestion though.

But yeah I agree with the pictures. Orlando's is MUCH better for pictures.

[cindy_gem]

My dad told me to call them and set something up so we can go back in. Not sure if he's going to try & haggle with the lady over price or not. He always does that. LOL
At least my food-obsessed Italian mom can bake her cookies to take to the hall because the lady said I can bring them as "gifts for the guests."
We could always have my shower there too, or at Sportsmans Den where my sister had hers. We could do the rehearsal dinner there too but I think that'd be pushing it for the guests. I'd rather them have more variety with the restaurants.