Our reception site is gorgeous. Two large chandeliers (one in the foyer, and a bigger one in the reception room,) beautiful wall of windows and glass doors lookout out onto a patio/garden and the gazebo we're getting married in ($250 for that:-)) We're paying $8,000 for the space, an open bar, family-style meal (three meats, veggie, potato, salad, coffee, dessert, and hors d'ouvres), cake-cutting and serving, security guard (it's pretty par-for-the-course in these parts,) free use of their centerpieces materials (mirrors, glass bowls/vases)...there's more, but I forget. It's a great deal, the food is fabulous, and it's just gorgeous. I about had a heart attack when we figured out the price, but I loved it and we're getting a lot for the money, AND they're wonderful to work with. It forced our budget up a little bit, but we're still looking to be able to keep it at around 12,000 for everything. I'm certainly happy with our choice, though. It's gonna be gorgeous:-D