Hi Gal
No worries! Yes, the only entrance to the ballroom is the staircase. So in that sense, it doesn't seem particularly handicap friendly. You might want to check it out with the hotel though. They may have alternative routes (eg: by the back, etc).
I don't know about dry ice/smoke effects. I didn't use it and was quite happy not to. I don't think it makes it any less grand not to have it. But if you really would like one, i think some event management companies out there will be able to rent you one
Sounds like my wedding was pretty much no-frills! We made do with the decor that the hotel provided and had no entertainment aside from the videos we showed. For entertainment, you could consider a harpist or a cellist or even a string quartet. The hotel might have contacts for them.
Unfortunately the ballroom/stage is not big enough to fit the piano. Otherwise that'd be quite nice. The other option is to hire an a capella group.
Hi Daphne
I guess most importantly, we shld all spend what we can. Where it's a nice-to-have but can't afford, we make do. I think most of the Fullerton brides have been really happy with their weddings. For me, my hubby and myself were happy. So were our families and our guests (well, they looked really happy when they left). So for the joyous occasion, i'd say the money was well-spent.
