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AIBU?

To think a wedding reception/evening do....

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Boys2mam · 30/09/2010 16:10

...in a Leisure centre is a bit naff??

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KnitterNotTwitter · 30/09/2010 16:12

YABJ (you are being judgy)

It's probably the place that they can get most people for least price.

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DetectivePotato · 30/09/2010 16:13

YABU.

Its up to people where they want to hold it. They may be able to get discount etc. If you are too much of a snob, then don't go.

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2shoes · 30/09/2010 16:13

yabu

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Boys2mam · 30/09/2010 16:14

Its my do, I just wanted to see if others thought it was rubbish.

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ForgottenTomato · 30/09/2010 16:17

I think you'll be fine... so long as you haven't cheaped out and hired half the hall (with under 8s football lessons booking the other half).

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ilikewine · 30/09/2010 16:18

Its about the marriage that matters,I would never turn my nose up at your day to many people spend to much these days.

As soon as you mention weddings the hotels and posh places think money,money,money.

Enjoy your day and who cares what anyone else thinks it what you want and what you can afford.

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DetectivePotato · 30/09/2010 16:19

Oh if its yours then I'm assuming you chose it?

Its fine. These places often have a nice room for occasions like this. Nobody will think its crap (and if they do they are snobs and not worth inviting. )

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MmeLindt · 30/09/2010 16:21

My brother got married in the function suite of a gym last year and it was lovely. And they were able to invite everyone they wanted to rather than scrimp on costs.

And they were allowed to use the creche since it wasn't being used that day for the children to play in. Was fab.

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cat64 · 30/09/2010 16:24

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BigOfNoorks · 30/09/2010 16:25

I saw a fabulous Barn for a wedding reception, I was amazed it looked brilliant all old beams and cottage style I have never seen anything like it. It is not where it is but how you do it, leisure centre sounds great congratulations .

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fatlazymummy · 30/09/2010 18:48

It's not naff at all. My evening do was held in a social club, thankfully before the days of weddings being held in stately homes and castles.It used to be normal to hold wedding receptions [and other celebrations] in church halls, working mens clubs etc, people still enjoyed themselves.If people look down on it then that's their problem. Personally I would rather be thought of as a bit 'naff' than be a snob.
Have a fantastic day.

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feedthegoat · 30/09/2010 18:52

I've been to two weddings this year.

One was a really posh expensive do. The other was in a working mens club catered by the bride.

Both were lovely but the last one was probably to best wedding I've ever been to. We had such a fantastic day.

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Lonnie · 30/09/2010 18:54

Depends on what sort. but most of them are just fine

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Boys2mam · 30/09/2010 20:25

Thank you ladies.

DP wasn't keen but I really don't care what people think so I thought you ladies could clear it up for me.

He's now agreed to come take a look so I thank you all x

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BoojaB · 30/09/2010 20:28

What about alcohol? Would they serve it in a leisure centre? You can't have a do without booze!

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needafootmassage · 30/09/2010 20:32

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CMOTdibbler · 30/09/2010 20:33

Sounds like a great idea - plenty of room for a good dance, easy to park presumably, and I bet they do you a great price - leaving more for food and booze

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PorkPieLove · 30/09/2010 21:01

Yabu. I wouldn't think anything of it ifI were invited...sounds fine to me.

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KnitterNotTwitter · 01/10/2010 13:44

ah - apologies for the over rapid response. I assumed it was someone else's wedding.

Absolutely no problem with it myself. one of my BF had her reception in a school hall - was great :-)

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emptyshell · 01/10/2010 13:53

We had ours in a village hall (doubles as a sports hall/everything hall) and it was fantastic... meant we had more money for food and booze :D

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Chil1234 · 01/10/2010 13:58

The only drawback of leisure centres and other 'municipal' buildings is that they can be a bit on the stark side deco-wise. Friend of mine got a marquee company to line the inside of a fairly grim village hall with one of their marquees and added plenty of ribbons, balloons, flowers and streamers. Once you were inside it looked dead posh!!

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AnaG1ypta · 05/11/2016 07:16

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LetsAllEatCakes · 05/11/2016 09:39

The only other person's opinion who matters is your dp. If he thinks it's naff then you need to come up with a compromise or other plan. Anyone else should jog on.

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LagunaBubbles · 05/11/2016 09:54

I had mine in the local social club, also in the days where it was more common to have them in local halls, and it was amazing. All sorts of people mixed and had a great time! Nothing wrong with having it in a hotel etc to but sometimes these days I think some couples are so desperate for their "dream venue" that they can't really afford so other things get sidelined.