Hi ladies! We are thinking of having our engagement party in one of our parents' homes/backyard, in June or July. Has anyone done this with a tent in case it rains? Or is it better to schedule a rain date? I just wonder how nice would it be to have people sitting outside in the rain under a tent lol.
Also, I checked with a rental place, it seems that since both houses have decks, it would cost a lot more to have a tent put up?
Last choice is to keep the guest list small, so in case it rains we can all fit in the house.
Any suggestions/experiences will be appreciated!
TIA
hmpena
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We had our engagement party in our yard last June (6/4/05). The morning started out rainy but after 10 AM it was sunny and hot. The party was incredible! We didn't rent tents. Instead we had a rain date listed on our invites. We barbecued and had an amazing time. We also bought a 6 foot hero and some salads.
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nicknmb
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DH and I had ours in my parents backyard and it was perfect! We did rent a tent and that made it even better! It was a beautiful sunny day, but the tent made it more like a party instead of a backyard get together. We did have it catered and everything turned out perfectly! Except - I did forget to give out my homemade chocolate favors!!! - it was August and of course hot, so the favors were in the basement fridge - totally forgot! I was still giving them out during the holiday season!
Summer101
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Posted by becca888
I love the idea of hiring someone to help serve and manage the food and all...
Can anyone suggest someone? Or did you get the person from the caterer?
One caterer said we need 2 ppl at $100 each (for 3 hours), is that about right?
TIA!
FM reminding me and I will get the # at home and give it to you. She does it privately and she charged I think 30 and hour and she was GREAT!! We used her for a baby shower and y aunt's 50th party too. She is a teacher and does it on the side. She cleans up everything!!!
Soon2BeMrsS
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Posted by Shorty McBride
I did it! It was the greatest day of my life, thus far. My party was 7/3/05.
FH and I joked that we could've just hired an officiant and gotten hitched that day!
I typed up a little thingy last year - here ya go!
I love the idea of hiring someone to help serve and manage the food and all...
Can anyone suggest someone? Or did you get the person from the caterer?
One caterer said we need 2 ppl at $100 each (for 3 hours), is that about right?
TIA!
FM reminding me and I will get the # at home and give it to you. She does it privately and she charged I think 30 and hour and she was GREAT!! We used her for a baby shower and y aunt's 50th party too. She is a teacher and does it on the side. She cleans up everything!!!
yay sheila!! my dad loves her lol b/c she cleans like crazy and before you know it, everything is done and you are like 'umm, can i do anything?' and shes like 'nah, i got it!!' love that woman!!!
