Excitement!

I found this photo at a wedding at our venue and I must admit it makes me giddy!

Our bridal table and decor will be different, but it doesn't matter

- our photographer was right, the low ceilings look great in photos!

30 November 2013

This date in my iPhone calander now reads "Get Married!!"

Yes that's right, we finally committed, signed the contract, paid the deposit and we are on the road to getting married!

Our reception at The Grand Roxy is now confirmed. We should be confirming the church this week too!

A wedding at The Grand Roxy (courtesy of cavanaghphotography)

View from the Bridal Table

Water views

Balcony

Entrance & Exit

I DID IT!!!!

YEP I DID IT- I took the plunge- I swallowed hard and I think I can finally announce that I have made the decision on where our wedding reception will be held!! Anyone who read my post mums know best, probably would have gathered that I decided already, but I have been to nervous to even announce it before now. In saying that, the last few days I have continued on to think about other elements of my wedding as if it will be held at this venue.

And the place is….. THE GRAND ROXY at Brighton Le Sands. It was the very first place we went to see and even back then I couldn't fault it, but I was determined to see a million more before I decided and as any of my readers would know, I did. I saw those in the city, those out further, those with water views and those in Castles, but really in the end I was always comparing them to this venue. I thought I wanted a city venue, but I don't want to compromise other things I want just to say my wedding was in the city.

I don't like how this table is dressed, but I love the crystals and lights behind it.

I LOOVEEE that I will have exclusive use of the venue, I love that it has water views, I love  that our wedding will go for 6 hours, I love that our parents will attend a tasting with us, I love the modern decor,  the menu and I love the confidence we have in the owner/operator.

Now comes the tricky part… WHAT DATE??? Hahahaha. We originally said November 2013, but no we are looking at March 2013 (the venue is available for either). I have looked at weather patterns and other commitments and I just don't know how to pick a date.

Fellow brides, how did you choose your date???

Mums know best

On Saturday, A & I decided to take our Mums to see the first venue we ever saw and the one that we have compared every other one to, ever since- The Grand Roxy at Brighton.

We decided to make an afternoon out of it and took the mums to lunch beforehand at Euro Bay Café in Brighton. I must admit this was a quite selfish move on our behalf as we were nursing terrible hangovers after a good friend's birthday celebrations on the Friday night, but the mums were happy regardless!

Euro Bay Café is always busy when we walk past and after eating their deliciously large meals I now know why. All of their mains were around the $20-25 mark and tasted great.

A got the Euro Burger- chicken with Haloumi yumm

I had the Chicken Pesto which was delicious and HUGE.

The mums both had a chicken Cesar.

They said it was yummy, but when they asked for egg they were told

"The Chef never puts egg in the salad"- odd.

After we buttered the mums up with food and explained why we liked the venue, we took them there and to be honest, I was a little nervous- my mum is really honest and I didn't know what I was going to do if my best friend (my mum) didn't approve of our possible wedding venue. The staff at the venue were great and just let us walk around and inspect as they prepared for a Christening, this allowed the mums to say what they really think.

A's Mum: "Sarah, we love it, but it is not up to us you have to love it too"

My Mum: "Sarah if you don't book it you’re a freaking, idiot!"

Gee mum, no pressure -  Thanks!! :)

She then continued to ask me, "Sarah why are you trying to find things wrong with this venue? You can't find anything and with the others you could"

As chicken as I am about making wedding decisions (if you haven’t already noticed), today I sent an email to check availability and I think this just might be the one!!!

A big serving of Woooo HOOOOOOOOO, with a side of relief.

I guess mums really do know best?!