Running out of wedding reception options - hotel fell through
Originally I was supposed to have my wedding at 620 Loft and Gardens (ceremony and cocktail hour) and the reception at a 5 star luxury hotel (to be unnamed). I've been having a lot of trouble getting the event director at the hotel to send me any information / the contract. We have already toured the spaces and absolutely loved them. I've had to follow up 5 times now over the course of 3 weeks (email, text, phone call) and was promised to get the contract "the next day" "later tonight" "early next week". They were also late to our initial phone call. I understand that I'm not a paying client yet, but I have truly been ready to sign and put the deposit down since the start of the year.
All to say, we are looking for a new reception space. We are in a bit of a time crunch since 620 Loft and Gardens will only hold our date for so long. I don't want to sign a date and contract with them and not have that date available for the reception space. (The indoor space at 620 Loft and Gardens is very very plain which is why we are opting to have the reception elsewhere.)
After discounting the 620 Loft and Garden costs I have about $125k left in the budget for a reception. The wedding will be only 100 guests. Looking for suggestions! FYI the Plaza is out of our budget / it would have to be a Friday wedding if we want it there. We've also checked out St Regis (don't like the ceiling) and Loeb Boathouse (too rustic). We are touring Burden Kahn today.