SWNOVELS Chapter 238
Chapter 238
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After finishing his calls, David led the family to the special venue he had in mind. It wasn’t the site Eric had chosen, but there were no complaints because the couple was impressed the moment they saw the facade.
They arrived just as Nicholas did, who joined the family in exploring the venue.
The place was an old house that had been remodeled to be rented out for events, retaining its original architectural charm. It had a spacious parking lot, a covered party hall that could hold about 700 people, a large, fully–equipped kitchen, and a garden that could accommodate up to 1,500 guests or be used to set up a big stage for a band or a large dance floor.
The exterior featured a garden filled with roses of various colors and sizes, along with weeping willows that added a magical touch to the landscape, as well as several strategically placed fountains, benches, and atriums for guests to enjoy nature.
But what completely won the couple over was the second floor of the main house, which had three soundproof rooms for guests with young children who might get tired during the party–or in their case, a place for their baby to rest without being disturbed by the music.
The venue also offered nanny services, but Nicholas told the owner that as long as they provided a television in one of the rooms, he would take care of his grandson himself.
The venue won the approval of the entire family. While the parents and David discussed the contract details, Jayden and Deborah took James out to the garden to explore and soothe him to sleep, as he was starting to get fussy from exhaustion.
Meanwhile, the other three and David stayed with the venue manager, admiring the details of the indoor party hall.
“Magnificent house,” Nicholas commented, admiring the ceiling details.
“Yes, and it has just the right space to accommodate both the guests and the band,” Samantha added.
“So, what’s the decision?” David asked, looking at the elders.
“We want it,” Eric and Nicholas said in unison, each pulling out their credit cards.
“That’s wonderful,” the venue manager said excitedly. “Would you like to join me in the office to sign the contract?” he suggested, leading them toward his office. “By the way, are you making a down payment
or…”
“I’m paying the full amount right now; I don’t want to risk losing the date,” Eric declared.
“Eric, keep the receipt, and let me know how much I owe so I can transfer you half,” Nicholas said, watching Eric head to the manager’s office.
“Don’t worry, Nicholas, this is just the first of many payments, and you can cover the next one if you like,” Samantha teased, seeing that Nicholas wasn’t thrilled about not paying.
“She’s right; this is just the beginning,” David added. “By the way, you must be the father of the bride.” “That’s right,” Nicholas said, turning to shake the planner’s hand. “Nicholas Foster, nice to meet you.”
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“Nice to meet you, sir. By the way, your daughter mentioned the church her mother would have liked for the celebration, and luckily, we’ve secured it,” David began as one of his assistants handed him a paper. They just confirmed the reservation for the chosen date, and they only ask for these donations,” he said, handing over a list.
Nicholas was taken aback, not knowing Deborah had made such a request. “Church?”
“Yes, your daughter requested the main cathedral downtown because she said it was her mom’s favorite place. I wanted to ask if you and your wife have any special requests for decorating the church…”
Samantha tried to get David’s attention to stop him, but she couldn’t.
“As an experienced wedding planner, I know the church is something mothers of brides often get very involved in, as they dream of seeing their daughters walk down the aisle in white in a perfect setting,” he continued, smiling. “So I’d love to discuss the details with your wife and…”
But then he noticed Nicholas silently crying while looking at the list. “Sir?”
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