Possible Reception Venue

Yesterday, I visited the perfect reception venue. It has everything I want. Seriously.

The venue is a beautiful golf resort in Charlotte. It is away from the Uptown/Center City so it is a little quieter and more easy to access but still has quite a lot to do. There are a number of restaurants and other hotels within walking distance. Also, there is golf for the guys (and ladies, too!), a beautiful pool to relax by, and a luxurious spa for pre-wedding pampering.

It is a newer building.  I’d say no more than fifteen years old.  Despite the fact that it is newer, it has a very elegant and traditional feel to it.  Gorgeous chandeliers, wall sconces, a marvelous grand staircase.  Beautiful patio and terrace for cocktailing. Crown molding. Neutral colors yet a very rich feel.  Basically, it is perfect!

Here are some photos, courtesy of the Ballantyne Resort website.

There are so many options for delicious foods.  They can do buffets, action station dinners, and full seated dinners.  They have an in-house pastry chef who does wedding cakes but I can bring my own in from another vender if I choose with no cake-cutting fee!!!

Fifty colors of upgraded linens are available and the gold chivari chairs I’m literally dreaming about are available for rental.  I don’t need to do this through an outside vender.  They can do it all for me.  Although, again, I could choose a different vender if I wanted.

There is still quite a bit of ceremony stress…another post on another day. However, I’m feeling very, very good things about this reception venue.