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I think I want a TENTED wedding! COME SEE THE PICTURES!

Original post by JeanineP2B

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Hey all,

I've been considering this since before I was even engaged! When I think of my dream wedding... I see a HUGE high-ceiling tent w/ side walls, ballroom pillow liners, lanterns, wood flooring, custom lighting and each of my 200 guests dancing the night away

This doesn't seem very common, and since I've found this site, I've been so impressed with the hall idea that I sort of swept my dream under the rug lol! NY Tent Co has some beautiful ones but I don't want to contact them until I have it all together.

So, would any of you helpful ladies (or gentlemen) have any useful advice for me?

I'm wondering:

1: Could I have the tent set up outside of an estate, vineyard or country club?

2: If yes, would they allow outside catering to use their kitchen and our guests to use their restrooms?

3: Would the above perhaps be willing to cater for an outdoor reception on their grounds? I spoke with the Beach Club Estate and they said they could do it but I haven't heard much about them.

4: Lastly, would it cost much more than the average reception hall since I'd have to rent a huge tent with all it's accesories, rent chairs, tables, linens, dinnerware (if the owner of the grounds can't provide them) and also take care of AC for the tent, etc. How much do caterers usually charge for weddings outside of a reception hall?

I'm gonna try to post a picture or 2 of what I'm envisioning

Thanks SOOOoo much for reading all of that if you did and ANY advice you have would be GREATLY appreciated
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JeanineP2B Thread views: 21,955

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Posted by carolinebr

IDon't shoot the messenger.... You aren't going to like this... I looked into this for my own wedding.

To rent a tent is a minumum of $5k. Just for the tent. That fancy lining you see in these tents... along the ceiling... that's an EXTRA $1-2K. Normal tents don't have that.

If you rent a private estate, they may not allow you to use the restrooms, so you need to rent port-a-potty's (this is not a joke). The nice ones will be another $3k for 1 ladies & 1 mens. And don't forget the site fee ($3-10K).

Then you have to rent tables, chairs,linens, etc... Its pretty much the most expensive way to go.

That being said, find a place that already has a tent. Atlantica has a tent over the back deck. But if you REALLY want that fancy ceiling liner, that's not included. It's an extra $3K.



Thanks for the info! The lining adds such a nice touch... too bad it's so expensive!
XFINALLYX Thread views: 21,955

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i called up a tent company and he said its between 750-1500 for a tent (i think he said something about 40x40 i could be wrong)

JIFFY Thread views: 21,955

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I think you need to watch Platinum weddings. What you are looking at with all the rentals is going to cost you way over 50K easy.

JeanineP2B Thread views: 21,955

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Posted by XFINALLYX

i called up a tent company and he said its between 750-1500 for a tent (i think he said something about 40x40 i could be wrong)


Wow, that's not bad! How many guests were you planning to have again? Let me know if you go through with it- I hope you do! Good luck!
JeanineP2B Thread views: 21,955

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Posted by JIFFY

I think you need to watch Platinum weddings. What you are looking at with all the rentals is going to cost you way over 50K easy.


LoL I guess it depends on the # of guests. If XFINALLYX (Kimberly) is having a small wedding then she might be able to make it affordable.

Me, on the other hand, that's another story I'm still hoping to get in touch with the BM at the Vanderbilt Mansion - Centerport to find out about using their grounds, tent and facilities.

Kimberly, I'll FM you with the contact info for a few tent companies I've heard about so that you can compare quotes.
XFINALLYX Thread views: 21,955

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thanks so much!! we're having 50-60 people. its big enough for that many, a dance floor and we're having a buffet dinner so enough room for that. my FH is a manager at guitar center so we're hoping he can get some lighting for cheap but i have to admit, i want the tent to be pretty like those weddings. we're definetely gonna go with the japanese lanterns. i just dont know where to find them cheap. i think we'll most likely stick with this. every day keeps going by and i really want this wedding. so hopefully i'll get my wedding
petunia77 Thread views: 21,955

Re: I think I want a TENTED wedding! COME SEE THE PICTURES!

i am with itslaurie. on this one. i had a tented wedding. it was expensive, but not anywhere near as much as people on here are indicating. the things that do add up are the rentals and the site fee if applicable (ours was at a vineyard and there was a charge).
it was also so much fun to plan! you get to do everything from a blank slate, unlike at a hall FM if you want more details.
gonzo23456 Thread views: 21,955

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Posted by lcherian

i think tent weddings are absolutely gorgeous, but i think they end up being very expensive in the end.


I Agree!
JeanineP2B Thread views: 21,955

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Posted by petunia77

i am with itslaurie. on this one. i had a tented wedding. it was expensive, but not anywhere near as much as people on here are indicating. the things that do add up are the rentals and the site fee if applicable (ours was at a vineyard and there was a charge).
it was also so much fun to plan! you get to do everything from a blank slate, unlike at a hall FM if you want more details.


That's so great!!! I just looked at your pics and you were stunning!

Yea, I love the fact that it's a clean slate! LOTS of work but I guess since we have LOTS of time it would be fun! I'm still looking at halls though (just in case)!

I'm gonna FM you! Thanks
JeanineP2B Thread views: 21,955

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Posted by XFINALLYX
i think we'll most likely stick with this. every day keeps going by and i really want this wedding. so hopefully i'll get my wedding


I HOPE SO TOooo!!!
Kara and Todd Thread views: 21,955

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bump!

CASJLL Thread views: 21,955

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That's so sad because it's SO beautiful when it's nice out!

petunia77 Thread views: 21,955

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i am not sure where people are getting such expensive quotes for tents. mine was under $3000 for the tent, dance floor, lighting, permits, etc. our tent came with windowedwalls, although we did not use them due to the nice weather. we opted out of the fancy liner, though that is an added cost.

JeanineP2B Thread views: 21,955

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Petunia, that's great! How many guests did your tent accomodate?

DavaDay Thread views: 21,955

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Posted by petunia77

i am not sure where people are getting such expensive quotes for tents. mine was under $3000 for the tent, dance floor, lighting, permits, etc. our tent came with windowedwalls, although we did not use them due to the nice weather. we opted out of the fancy liner, though that is an added cost.


This has been my experience as well. I went to look at a place three weeks ago, and when we were discussing budget, the wedding planner was like, 'it depends on what you want. I mean, last year a bride spent $6800 on her tent! Can you believe it?' Meaning, for every other wedding they'd had there, the couple had spent significantly less than $6800. Considering that you have total freedom in choosing a catering package and can really shop around with food/alcohol/cake/decorations, a tented wedding can definitely cost about the same as a banquet hall wedding.
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Posted by DavaDay

Posted by petunia77

i am not sure where people are getting such expensive quotes for tents. mine was under $3000 for the tent, dance floor, lighting, permits, etc. our tent came with windowedwalls, although we did not use them due to the nice weather. we opted out of the fancy liner, though that is an added cost.


This has been my experience as well. I went to look at a place three weeks ago, and when we were discussing budget, the wedding planner was like, 'it depends on what you want. I mean, last year a bride spent $6800 on her tent! Can you believe it?' Meaning, for every other wedding they'd had there, the couple had spent significantly less than $6800. Considering that you have total freedom in choosing a catering package and can really shop around with food/alcohol/cake/decorations, a tented wedding can definitely cost about the same as a banquet hall wedding.


I had 140 people. my catering was $65/head. I bought my own wine and liquor ($1500 TOTAL for liquor - you do the math!). rentals were approximately $30/person.
JeanineP2B Thread views: 21,955

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Wow Petunia not bad all all! Can you FM me about your caterer?

Here's a copy of what I was quoted by NY Tent Company!!!!!!!

1 WHITE 50X100 NAVI-TRAC FRAME $5,000.00
A 60X80 POLE TENT CAN BE SUBSTITUTED FOR $2750.00
80 NAV-TRAC CATHEDRAL 8X10 80.00
180 NAV-TRAC CATHEDRAL 8X15 180.00
40 NAV-TRAC CATHEDRAL 8X20 40.00
10 PAR 56 LIGHT FIXTURE 500.00
CANNED UPLIGHTING WITH CHOICE OF COLOR GELS
3 DIMMER KIT 2000 WATT 90.00
1 50x100 GATHERED LINER 3,750.00
50X100 GATHERED TENT LINER
1 V-OAK 24X24 NEW ENGLAND FLOOR 1,008.00
DANCE FLOOR CAN ACCOMODATE 128 PERSON MAX AT ONE TIME
1 GREY 8'X12' STAGE 240.00
1 PLYWOOD SUB-FLOOR 6,250.00
PLY-WOOD SUBFLOOR FOR 50X100 NAVI-TRAC
5000 BLACK BLACK ASTROTURF 2,250.00
BLACK / GREEN ASTRO-TURF
*CUSTOM COLORS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE
1 SAFETY KIT 2FIRE/2EXIT 99.99

TOTAL $19,487.99
TAX 1,680.84


$20K for the 200 person tent, lighting, plywood flooring w/ astro-turf carpeting, dance floor, and liner!
SoontobeMrsH Thread views: 21,955

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Posted by petunia77

Posted by DavaDay

Posted by petunia77

i am not sure where people are getting such expensive quotes for tents. mine was under $3000 for the tent, dance floor, lighting, permits, etc. our tent came with windowedwalls, although we did not use them due to the nice weather. we opted out of the fancy liner, though that is an added cost.


This has been my experience as well. I went to look at a place three weeks ago, and when we were discussing budget, the wedding planner was like, 'it depends on what you want. I mean, last year a bride spent $6800 on her tent! Can you believe it?' Meaning, for every other wedding they'd had there, the couple had spent significantly less than $6800. Considering that you have total freedom in choosing a catering package and can really shop around with food/alcohol/cake/decorations, a tented wedding can definitely cost about the same as a banquet hall wedding.



Those are great prices can you FM me your vendoe information please...
I had 140 people. my catering was $65/head. I bought my own wine and liquor ($1500 TOTAL for liquor - you do the math!). rentals were approximately $30/person.

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