Country Clubs

I have just discovered country clubs. Yes, the places that posh people go to golf. Turns out that most of them have their own catering outfits with ballrooms, and offer competitive prices. Three places I have checked into : Thomson Country Club, Haverhill Country Club, and my favorite so far, Rowley Country Club. I like Rowley mostly because the coordinator was really friendly over the phone, although somewhat absent minded. Their menu was also really appealing and decently priced, and it looks like they don't overcharge too royally for alcohol. I haven't seen it yet, or tasted anything, so that's just an initial reaction. I also like the location because it seems like it would be really easy to get to from New Hampshire as well as Boston.

My father has been great about going to check these places out for me. I think he's more excited about the whole thing than my mother, which is against stereotype but not unexpected, given the subdued nature of my mother. I can count on her to get excited about my dress, though, and to stress out for me when the time comes.

Dad seems to like Spinelli's in Lynnfield, partly because of location. It was recommended to me by my great aunt, who has excellent taste and has probably been to more weddings in the Boston area than anyone else alive. My problem with Spinelli's is that their menu is blah, the only fish they suggest is haddock which I hate, and it seems like they produce hassle free but colorless weddings. I'm drawn to the country clubs because they only do one wedding at a time; Spinelli's is a huge wedding hall and probably does several every weekend. Very pretty, but not so special!

My budget goals have changed dramatically. I think I'll be happy now if this whole thing stays under $10,000. Not including honeymoon. Yes, how quickly plans change.