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Question:
Hi my fiance and i are trying to put together an outdoor wedding. Yet, We can not find any outdoor venues that will allow us to have music and serve mixed drinks. We would love to just pitch up tents and hire a band in a park somewhere but it seems impossible to find a place. Do you have any suggestions? We live in farmingdale and would like to find an area that is close.

Answer:
When most of us think of an outdoor wedding we think of a seaside beach bash or a gala garden party, but few of us think about exchange vows in the park. Yet, some earth girls and guys are beginning to consider parks and arboretums as viable venues for their wedding. According to experts, the best place to start is by selecting a location of your choice and immediately contacting your local parks and recreation department to see what the proper protocol is and if there’s a need to secure a special permit, authorizing you to use the park of your choice for your celebration. Experts emphasize the importance of not only being specific about your intentions and plans but also about the amount of guests you will be inviting and anticipate attending, as well as how many people you plan on working the event. Remember to inquire about alcohol permits, rest room facilities and accessibility, and potential problems such as inclement weather, off-limit areas, restricted hours, other events, parking, etc. Expect a fee for any permit you need to acquire and you may even have to pay a security deposit in case of an accident or unforeseen emergency.