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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

JeanineP2B Thread views: 21,955

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Posted by petunia77

my caterer was cynthia battaglia and i loved everything she made. we are still hearing nice comments about her.
Distinctive Catering - Cynthia Battaglia

Thanks a lot!

bonniejd Thread views: 21,955

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I have NO idea how much it cost, but I saw pictures from someone that had a tented wedding at the Nassau County Art Museum and it was incredible... gorgeous, and they also had use of the museum grounds for cocktails and such... sounded amazing.

philsdeezy Thread views: 21,955

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Beautiful

JeanineP2B Thread views: 21,955

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Posted by bonniejd

I have NO idea how much it cost, but I saw pictures from someone that had a tented wedding at the Nassau County Art Museum and it was incredible... gorgeous, and they also had use of the museum grounds for cocktails and such... sounded amazing.

That does sound great! I just recently looked into the museum and I plan on visiting sometime next year! Thanks!

robynci1 Thread views: 21,955

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I see you posted this a while ago. The pictures are beautiful. Did you have a tented wedding? Did you post a review? Where did these pictures come from? Any information you have, I would appreciate it...Thanks

BubbasBride Thread views: 21,955

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I have always wanted a tented wedding in my mother's backyard (she definitely has the space). But she gave me a big thumbs down on the idea

mskittynj Thread views: 21,955

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I think you have an amazing dream and it would be unbelievable to do a wedding like that, however it would most likely cost you double or triple what you would pay if you had it in a hall. I say if you have the money GO for it!!!!
XOXOXO
Kitty

Jenn n Lance Thread views: 21,955

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That's the kind of wedding I always wanted, only on a beach. Ugh- those pictures are Beautiful! I looked into it, and before I even finished getting all the costs together, I was way way over budget pllllggggh but good luck!! There's gotta be a way!

westhamptonwedding Thread views: 21,955

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I am doing a tent wedding with NY Tent. Yes there are pros and cons. We are hosting 200 people, so we have to worry about a lot. Steve at NY Tent is great to work with. Yes, rentals are expensive, but you can save $$ with the catering and buying your own booze. We are not doing a floor but are doing a dance floor. I want the reception to maintain the casual elegance of the event. Hopefully we won't have to do porta potties, as we will drain the cesspool right before the party. We are also organizing Jitney buses to bring everyone to the church, from the church to our house and then back to the two hotels where we blocked rooms.

I have been told that a DOC is a necessity, but my caterer seems to have it all under control, and is doing a lot.

I love the fact that the tent reception has the ability to be 'sooo you'!

I am pretty sure that I am doing the lighting with Luminous Designs. Amber gobos, paper lanterns and maybe pinspotting. REMEMBER: LIGHTING IS KEY! You want that warm timeless glow. I have also heard that you should use as many candles as possible.

The prices for tent stuff can really run the gamet, (frame tent vs. pole tent, liner vs. no liner). So let me know if you have any questions about what you would like to do because I have become most knowledgeable about the whole tent deal! I also highly recommend NY tent. They came back with creative ideas and were a lot more helpful that the other 2 companies that came to check out the property.

Remember there is more stress, but I think it is worth it.

Haven't we all seen father of the bride? If only I had a Franc!!!

C.

lilone9 Thread views: 21,955

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My wedding in Nov. I am using a Vineyard out on the north fork. The room the have is not big enough to fit my wedding, so we are having a tented connected to the back doors of the room. It will look outstanding and i'm very excited. Im not worried about rain or anything because the tent's are study and durable and we will have the inside. I can't wait!!