My girl and i are planning to get married within a year or so..we are paying for it ourselves which isnt a problem but we both have VERY different likes than most people. we both want to have a normal ceremony but our reception we were thinkng about renting a campground instead of a hall..instead of catering we both thought of a BBQ. we would have a tent yada yada..but it would cost more for a hall, food, cake.. than if we got a whole campground for a weekend and just had a weekend long party..people could come and go..and NO ONE WOULD DRIVE DRUNK. my family thinks the idea is silly as does hers but to us it sounds like a lot of fun..your thought and opinions if you please
2006-12-18 14:01:51 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No one said ANYTHING about having people pay there own way..its could cost up to 25000 to do a "PROPER" reception it might cost us 6000 for a weekend if done on an off time
2006-12-18 14:07:07 · update #1
This sounds absolutely wonderful!! There are a few things you need to have preparations for, though.
You will need to talk to the campground about identification about who is in your group, whether it's wristbands, handstamps, written invitations, car tags, or names on a list. You want to keep this as smooth as possible for the campground owners. And be sure to clean up after the party. This is a good project for the teens to help out...give them a trash bag and a few bucks. Keep plenty of trash cans available during the gathering to lessen litter. Keep in mind, though...the last thing you will want to do on your honeymoon is pick up other people's trash. Be sure to have this figured out so there are no problems about who's responsibility it is.
Older relatives may not be able to handle the camping scene. You may want to rent some rooms in a nice hotel nearby with nice soft beds for them. That way they can spend the day with family, but can go and rest whenever they need. Be sure transportation is available for them, or remind them to have their own way. Be very clear about who the rooms are for. If there is anyone that just doesn't want to camp, they can pay for their own rooms at the hotel.
Will everyone be responsible for their own tent? Not everyone will own one. We tried this kind of thing for a family reunion and the tent setup was a mess. Is there any way you can get the campground a day early so all sleeping arrangements can be made without interfering with the wedding? You will need to make arrangements to rent and set up tents and sleeping bags for those that need them.
If these situations won't cause major problems, then I say go for it!! This is your wedding, and your family should respect you for that. What's wrong with having a good time?? Not a thing as long as it's well organized and all bases are covered.
Good luck and Blessings!
2006-12-18 14:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by Silverwolf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's sounds like such a fun idea, I would keep what you two want to do. But if you also want to keep the parents happy you can have a small reception possibly after the honeymoon to celebrate your wedding and more so the bond or vow that you guys made. It could be a very intimate setting just with family and some really close friends. Also at some campgrounds they have chapels or outside cabins that you can reserve to have part of the reception in. So that the parents would be happy, no one needs to drive, and you can still BBQ in the wilderness! I hope some of my ideas helped! I hope your wants work out for you. I know my fiance would love that idea! Congrats! and Happy Holidays!
2006-12-18 14:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by S-Darcy-81 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to your wedding and reception, it all depends on what you want. It is your day and it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. You are always going to have people who disagree with one part or another about your wedding or reception ... especially the reception. I know my fiance and I are having some issues with people not agreeing with everything that we want. What it ultimately comes down to is what is going to make your special day special for you and your bride. It doesn't matter if your friends would not do it that way or if your family thinks it should be done a different way. All that matters is that you have it the way that you want so that you and your bride will remember it for the rest of your life.
I personally think that it sounds like fun and a great idea. It is something that is unique and people would definitely remember for a long time to come. You will have your own unique spin on the wedding. It also is a great way to ensure that your guests have fun and if they want to drink, they have the option of staying there instead of driving home drunk. Good luck with your plans.
2006-12-18 15:07:29 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is YOUR day, but I would expect a lot of people who reply with a "Thanks but no thanks." If your a family of outdoorsy people, which I'm guessing both your families are not from their reaction. Sure the price is right, but think logistics for a moment. Will there be tents available for rent? Your 80 year old Aunt Bee might not be up to washing up in a creek. Will you be supplying food and drink for all those days? Hope there are refrigerators so that potato salad doesn't spoil! What if it rains the whole weekend? Do you want to spend your wedding night with nothing but a thin wall of nylon between you/your bride and your parents? Honestly, it is a good idea in theory, but I think you are going to have a really hard time pulling it off. For 6k, you could have small "proper" reception for those who aren't really the "keg and P in the woods" type.
2006-12-19 14:07:18 · answer #4 · answered by MelB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a great idea and has the potential to be a lot of fun!! However, you might want to take scheduling into account and realize that most people aren't going to give up a Thursday-Sunday, which might be the time needed to pull something like this off. You can still do a great event, in an outdoor setting, for under 20k and not have to rent a campground for the weekend...
2006-12-19 05:30:33 · answer #5 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's your wedding so do what you and your fiancee want to do. If that's the campground with the BBQ, than so be it. It will definitely be cheaper than the hall so you will save money that could possibly go towards upgrades on your honeymoon instead. The fact that people won't be drinking and driving will be a considerable plus since that is such a big problem in this day and age.
2006-12-18 16:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do what ever you want. I live in Las Vegas and about 20 miles from the strip is a real cool place called Red Rock and it is a state park with a 12 mile drive in it. People picnic etc. It is beautiful. I met some people about a month ago that had there marriage and reception inside the park. Why not? My cousin and his wife got married in Hawaii very simple only four people by a waterfall. I think it beats getting dressed up and wasting money.
2006-12-18 14:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it sounds great! To make the family feel better perhaps you could have an intimate family reception (short and sweet) of cake, punch and pictures before you take off for the campground.
2006-12-18 14:50:59 · answer #8 · answered by answer lady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is written in the good book that a man will leave his parents, harken unto his wife and together they will become one flesh.
This is what you two are doing. You are getting married. It is YOUR marriage, YOUR life, YOUR future and YOUR responsibilty. No matter how much you both love your families they must respect you's enough to trust you both enough and respect you both enough to give their blessing to whatever you both decide. After all it is your both wedding.
You both are starting out in life and there will be a lot for you to face. But it is YOU'S that will be facing it and you must at least face it with your own choice. If you choose what you both deem appropriate then you do two things. One, you start out with the habit of making you own decisions in a venture where you will have to make many of them. You will be well versed in this. Secondly, you will demonstrate to yourselves, you families and the world that you both have the maturity and the will to make a good marriage. You will have demonstrated that you's are ready for marriage. And if your families respect and love you's they will understand. Stick to your guns. Very seldom in life do we have the opportunity in later years to look back and say "I am glad we did this". It's mostly, "I wish I hadn't done that". Well now you have an opportunity for the former. TAKE IT.
2006-12-18 14:16:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
WEll i think that you can always have a campground party-any time of the year---you only get married once...and you do want it to be the BEST day of your life......so it depends on what is important to you and your finace...no one else! No matter what you decide, it will probably be the best day of both your lives, whether you spend it inside at a hall or outside at a campground
2006-12-18 14:05:05 · answer #10 · answered by a_nwlnd 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋