The Historic
2024-01-29T21:47:53.984Z
Our daughter got married at the Historic in December 2023. The venue was just what we were looking for. We only had a few bumps throughout the process. We needed a halfway spot for both sides of the family. The information that we learned upon our first visit helped us make the decisions easily. This is where we wanted to hold our daughter's wedding. The Historic Palestine Event Center's package deal and the price were great. There was a staff change during our process that caused a bit of confusion. At our first meeting, we were given a wedding pamphlet with prices. Throughout the process, things changed.
-We planned our seating around what we were told would be a dance floor. At the final meeting, we were told the 3 large rugs could be moved to show a dance floor. On the day of rehearsal, we were told it would be a hazard if the 3 large rugs were moved. I am not sure what we would have done if the rugs had not matched the wedding colors.....
-The package included daycare but on the day of the wedding, it was not carried out. Yes, we had a few crying children during the ceremony but it didn't stop us.
-We were told the chapel had 150 chairs set up during our first meeting but could hold up to 200. When asked to add to the 120 chairs that we counted during the rehearsal, we were told the guests would need to carry their chairs across the street to the venue after the wedding ended so they would have seating for the reception.
-We asked about hangers in the bridal suite and were told they had broken but would be replaced. They were not replaced. I was able to grab some wreath hooks to use over the mirror and bathroom door. We had 1 bride, 7 bridesmaids, and 2 mothers with dresses. Note the bridal suite was huge and photo-worthy.
-We did have some miscommunications when meeting. We contacted the new staff member and the original staff member during our commute to the venue for our final meeting. We received a reply stating it was scheduled for the following day. Mind you, we have a 1.5 commute to the venue. We had made the meeting with the original staff member and it was confirmed and the meeting was held.
-The night of the rehearsal, the venue was empty. We called to see when someone would let us in to begin decorating..... we had to be let in remotely due to no staff member in attendance.
-Looking back on the wedding prices on the pamphlet - I am not 100% sure it matched up with what we paid.
The wedding was beautiful, the reception was great and nobody attending knew any of the struggles that took place. A great night was had by all. Memories were made.
I just wanted to note if anyone is looking to book the Historic: the package offers so much. The venue and chapel are beautiful. The food was good, the DJ was good, and the bartender was also good. They all helped our daughter and son-in-law's night become a night to remember.
The only things we needed to arrange were the flowers, cake, officiant, and photographer. If you do not book with Arabella's Floral Design on Perry Street you are missing out on the sweetest mom-and-daughter establishment. They stayed in communication with me throughout the process. They also helped us with their amazing cake friend as well as the nicest officiant. They are highly recommended! The local hairdresser was fabulous as well! Stop by and see Mallory Hudson at A little of the top. We have an amazing photographer and she travels look her up - Ropes and Roses Photography.
Our daughter got married at the Historic in December 2023. The venue was just what we were looking for. We only had a few bumps throughout the process... More