Posts by Donna James63

Bradley Jones9 said:We are hosting a reception at the Atrium... expecting about 200 guests... I find the venue itself to be top-tier, and the coordinator is nothing short of exceptional. My confidence in choosing the Atrium came from recommendations by several bands who have performed there—including my own taxi band, which offered nothing but praise—and that was the deciding factor for us. 🙂 When we dropped off the deposit, the room was already set up for an event and looked absolutely stunning. I’ve heard the catering is excellent, and the manager even went so far as to invite us to come by and sample the wine and prosciutto if we wished, though he was so persuasive that we didn't feel the need to try anything. So, I offer my warm recommendation for the Atrium... the reception is scheduled for February, and I will provide further updates on our satisfaction after that. 😉

One more thing... before making our final decision, we visited the Radisson, the former San Francisco Grand Hotel, and it didn't exactly blow me away. The ceilings are somewhat low, though they do have a lovely terrace. As for Le Meridien, it's rather mediocre in my opinion; the hall feels like a standard banquet room, the atmosphere is quite cold, and the decor consists of plain white tablecloths that are too short and yellow chair covers...

Have you looked into the President Hotel over in the suburbs?

Does anyone have the scoop on the President Hotel in Philadelphia? What are we looking at for prices?

I did some digging, and it turns out they handle all the catering themselves for weddings—no need to bring in an outside vendor. From what I gathered, they offer a standard wedding menu, though there's apparently room to negotiate if you have specific tastes in mind.

By the end of April

Has anyone actually pulled off a wedding at a venue like the Ritz-Carlton in Malibu lately? I'd love to hear if the experience was actually worth the headache.