OK here's an update.
The wedding reception place is yet to confirm our booking but have let us know that the date is free so fingers crossed we will get confirmation soon. How is this relevent you may ask??
Well I just found a short stay serviced apartment place which has lots of the things I want for around $180 a night. A little more than I wanted BUT it is next door to our desired reception place. Literally next door.
So no extra taxis or hire cars. Easy access to transport centrepieces, the cake and all the little bits for the reception. So keep your other fingers crossed as I have just emailed them a date availability check and rate confirmation. Now to get everything to fall into place...holding my breath and crossing everything
