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Venue choice

Anna, on February 19, 2022 at 1:08 AM Posted in Planning 11 3
My fiancé’s family has offered to let us get married on their property (about 4-5 acres of land with a pond and gazebo for ceremony and field for reception) and I love the idea, but it’s so hard to see the logistics of it working out. My fiancé refuses to have the wedding anywhere other than here because we can’t Afford an expensive venue, but I’m just conflicted on what to do.

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Latest activity by Charlotte, on February 19, 2022 at 9:07 PM
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    Becky ·
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    Is it that you don't *want* to have the wedding out there or just that you wonder about the logistics?

    If you don't want to have the wedding on his family's land, then the two of you need to sit down and talk about your vision.

    If you're concerned about logistics, you should do a bit of research into vendors who will deliver to the property.

    If it's a money issue, then you should start looking at how much rentals will cost you. Remember that having your wedding somewhere other than a venue means renting *everything.* This includes: chairs, tables, toilets (port o lets or a trailer), a tent for rain, a dance floor, etc. Just because the actual location is free doesn't mean you're saving any money.

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  • Christy
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    Christy ·
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    All of this is spot on!
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  • Charlotte
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    Charlotte ·
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    ^^^ seriously, renting chairs is so expensive. Not to mention tables and decor and tents and everything else! Definitely have a sit down with your fiancé and lay everything out cost wise. Having a good budgeting conversation will help you both.


    Also, there are beautiful venues that can be affordable! I thought like your fiancé did but you CAN find something affordable. Some venues offer weekdays or Sundays for a decent discount!
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