Summer Camp Wedding

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I don't have any advice. In fact, I'm just being nosey. How did you come up with this theme and what do you plan to do with it? I've never heard of a summer camp wedding but I think it sounds really unique and fun (aside from the whole mosquito thing. *shiver*)

Make sure you have options for those who don't want/can't devote 3 days for your wedding, and other accommodation options for those who don't want/can't camp

That's what we originally wanted and drinking was fine if we purchased an alcohol license and had no glassware, but they were only willing to serve buffet (camp style) and the cabins were a bit too close-quarters for us. Only single beds which might turn some guests off. I'd ask to see the whole campground including accommodations if this is the route you choose. Maybe you could find a resort or a cottage with several units on it to broaden your search?

I agree with Emmy. I was invited to a three-day wedding weekend and am only showing up for the ceremony/part of the reception. It is at a bible camp and FH and I do not want to commit for 3 days--we love camping but not for weddings.

Well my initial plan wasn't a 3 day wedding it was I would go out the first day and set up. Stay the night there with my brides maids and anyone else willing to set up. Than the next day would be the wedding and reception, and who ever needed to stay that night could. I also looked into some vacation homes with lots of land. My main goal is for an outdoor ceremony((tent if weather doesn't hold)) and the reception doesn't matter if it's indoor or outdoor. Also, I want a location my out of state family can stay at so that they don't have to pay for a hotel room.

When initially looking at venues, I really liked Camp Wyman in Eureka: http://www.experiencewyman.com/

They have a covered outdoor space plus an indoor lodge. The website has lots of information and the contact person I spoke with was very helpful. They quoted me $23/person for just tables and chairs; $26/person to add linens, votive centerpieces, and china; $35/person to add food and drink. You can pay for a bartender ($125 for the 1st hour plus $75 each additional hour), and I think bring your own alcohol. Lodging was $18/person/night. It ended up not being the right fit for us, but it seemed like a pretty outdoor space and I liked that the money benefits the Wyman camp/organization, which is a non-profit to help teens.

I have no suggestions other than "let your guests know that this is a camp ground wedding". I know plenty of people of who would be up for that, but more people who wouldn't be up for it. The first time I went to girl scout camp in the fifth grade was the last time I spent an overnight at a camp ground. I would certainly attend your ceremony and reception, but I'd really appreciate some hotel (or even motel) selections in the area.

We highly considered this but the accommodations is what turned us off. We ended up choosing a ski lodge in the mountains that is still a hotel and offers a lot of the same options.

Thank you very much Chelsea I will look into that! That is some good pricing

That's what I am starting to not like as much is the sleeping areas. So I will look into something similar. If anyone has any ideas of somewhere we can have an outdoor ceremony, everyone who wants/needs to stay will have a place to sleep, and is reasonably priced within 2 hours from St. Louis. I have been looking but most places are a little pricey and don't provide enough sleeping space.

Although this post is sort of old, I wanted throw in the YMCA Trout Lodge as an option. It's in Potosi, MO, and they have a number of locations in which you can do the ceremony and reception. Also, they do catering, you can bring in our own alcohol, and they have both hotel rooms and cabins. The only thing is that I think you can only schedule the wedding for off-season times as it gets pretty crowded during the summer. Best of luck!

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