So we have done the seemingly impossible..... found and booked a wedding venue.
After much consideration we decided to go with a local venue, the stress of filling rooms at a hotel was an uncertainty we weren't willing to deal with. After looking at some venues we went with Morrells in Northcliff.
Pros of Morrells
This is one of the most impeccably decorated and maintained places I have had the luck to pass through. The style exactly matches my aesthetic (french country) and the staff are friendly, professional and helpful.
The chapel is non-denominational.
There is a flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces making for a very fluid event and nice to haves like a cigar bar, piano room, rose garden and a bar covered in old war love letters.
We haven't tasted the food but have heard fantastic reviews, all catering is done in house and the wine list is impressive.
Lastly, they cater for many of a brides concerns in house. With décor, flowers, food, drinks and entertainment sorted out it leaves us to arrive in pretty outfits, make sure there is someone to marry us and that our guests know where to go.
Cons of Morrells
As expected, a full-service venue like this does not come cheap. The venue hire and staff costs are some of the highest we have seen and with the need to use their in-house florist, flower and décor costs could escalate quickly.
The venue is located on quite a busy road in Northcliff, once you are inside you can barely here it, but you can't help that feel if it was situated down a quiet street it would be even more idyllic.
Despite this it was definitely the place we wanted to have a party with our nearest and dearest and dance the night away next to a vintage rocking horse.
What next you ask
With a lovely stationery designer, Tash Chapman at Bridesign we have our engagement party invites out. A casual affair at a cafe on a peach farm, peaches champagne and giggles!
We have our photographer booked.
We both have an idea what we want to look like but still need to find the dress/outfit without breaking the bank.
Then its downhill to the fun stuff, booking honeymoon, tasting menus, choosing cake and picking flowers
Hoping the wedding expo next weekend has some great ideas for us.
From a very happy but exhausted
Maczar bride
After much consideration we decided to go with a local venue, the stress of filling rooms at a hotel was an uncertainty we weren't willing to deal with. After looking at some venues we went with Morrells in Northcliff.
Pros of Morrells
This is one of the most impeccably decorated and maintained places I have had the luck to pass through. The style exactly matches my aesthetic (french country) and the staff are friendly, professional and helpful.
The chapel is non-denominational.
There is a flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces making for a very fluid event and nice to haves like a cigar bar, piano room, rose garden and a bar covered in old war love letters.
We haven't tasted the food but have heard fantastic reviews, all catering is done in house and the wine list is impressive.
Lastly, they cater for many of a brides concerns in house. With décor, flowers, food, drinks and entertainment sorted out it leaves us to arrive in pretty outfits, make sure there is someone to marry us and that our guests know where to go.
Cons of Morrells
As expected, a full-service venue like this does not come cheap. The venue hire and staff costs are some of the highest we have seen and with the need to use their in-house florist, flower and décor costs could escalate quickly.
The venue is located on quite a busy road in Northcliff, once you are inside you can barely here it, but you can't help that feel if it was situated down a quiet street it would be even more idyllic.
Despite this it was definitely the place we wanted to have a party with our nearest and dearest and dance the night away next to a vintage rocking horse.
What next you ask
With a lovely stationery designer, Tash Chapman at Bridesign we have our engagement party invites out. A casual affair at a cafe on a peach farm, peaches champagne and giggles!
We have our photographer booked.
We both have an idea what we want to look like but still need to find the dress/outfit without breaking the bank.
Then its downhill to the fun stuff, booking honeymoon, tasting menus, choosing cake and picking flowers
Hoping the wedding expo next weekend has some great ideas for us.
From a very happy but exhausted
Maczar bride
