Help with planning a Farm Wedding Last Minute !

@Jennifer, good luck!

Hopefully the comments have given you some more factors to consider.... have you thought about how you're going to keep beer cold? I really think getting liquor to the site could be a legal/liability/logistical nightmare. Hopefully your catering company can handle that.

@colleen tables are covered ! We got a great deal. And we also found a dance floor.

@sylphier torches are perfect . Thanks !

If you have all the answers, why are you asking?

Wow this sounds like a lot of work, I didn't even think about some of these things.

I will tell you that the tent, tables, chairs, dance floor, and bathrooms are going to add up very quickly. We started off with a backyard country wedding because we thought it would be cheaper too. We were way wrong. I was having daily meltdowns because each day I would find additional things we needed to consider. Things began adding up so fast... ($800 for just a dance floor?!) Think about liability issues, a licensed bartender, garbage, temperature, bugs, what if it rains the day of? What if it rains the whole week of and you have a sloppy, muddy field? Will you have a back up plan? We have since moved to an inclusive venue and things are so much less stress stressful. Good luck with whichever way you decide to go!

MrsVoegs17, I thought about you with this post and how, even after losing some deposits, you were SO much happier

Set up/break down fees, delivery fee, tips, vendor meals

@Rachel thank you so much for this information . @cutenickname this is exactly what forums are for to get opinion,ideas, and advice . This is something we are considering quickly considering the time circumstances .

@Nonna, we actually were able to save our deposit! Since we are still having the ceremony out at FH's parent's house, we will use the deposit we put down for our chair rentals. However, if it does rain, we have our venue as a backup (then we'd lose our deposit). But yes.. so much less stressful and my vision at the venue is becoming even more beautiful than my vision for our tent!

@A.L.C as it clearly states I'm asking for opinions,help and ideas. It is still both options just trying to see which to lean towards . The original Venue or the Farm.

I thought of you too @MrsVoegs17! Glad things are working out.

It sounds like you might end up paying more for this space then planned. How's the parking?

@cutenickname we are planning to get the caterer for the alcohol and food .

What about electricity? Is that going to be readily available for all of your needs on this farm????

I just saw you're renting a generator...aren't those noisy?

Idk girl, I think you should just stick with your original venue. This sounds like a huge headache and A LOT to put together in just 6 months.

^Some generators are noisy, others you don't notice. OP, ask the rental company you're considering what they recommend (we needed two generators, one with outlets just or a couple things, and another with many more outlets for other things.... DJ, lighting, heat/air, etc. are all things that need generators).

@angel lots of parking they have hosted many events there before

@ Rachel Langerhans Photography - That was an incredible breakdown.

@ Jennifer - If you are really, really in love with the barn then for for it as you know what you are getting yourself into. If you are selecting the barn from a perceived cost savings perspective from WW has shown over time that it usually does not work out cheaper and may not be worth the mental stress. Rachel Langerhans Photography provided a really good list of the cost and her breakdown.

@J.Clo I truly love the space the farm is offering us and the freedom to choose our vendors and decorate how we like . The breakdown I agree was very helpful.

I would stick with the original venue. Farms seem really nice on Pinterest, but that's basically it.