I am planning on getting married in the next year or so. I want to have a small wedding outside. My grandparents live in a plan of homes where they have this building they call the "clubhouse" well there is a really large yard there and I was thinking that I might want to have my wedding there. It just seems perfect. Now does it cost less to have a minister or priest perform the wedding at an outdoor wedding like this or is it better to have it performed in a church? I just want a small wedding with only the few family members from each side which is around 50 guests maybe at the most 60. And the reception will probably be held at either a hotel or at a firehall. I have not worked out all the details just yet but I was just curious about which choice is a money saver, an outdoor wedding or one in a church. Thanks!
2007-03-27 16:47:02 · 9 answers · asked by Jacob's Mommy 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The yard costs nothing, I've played wiffle ball with my cousins in the past there and I am sure that if they would want something for it it would not be more that $100-$150. It costs $100 to rent the clubhouse but I only want the yard. The clubhouse is not big enough for my reception.
2007-03-28 17:31:42 · update #1
There are so many variables here that it's impossible to say without more information. If you or a family member belongs to a church, I would speak with them about their cost. I woudl then speak to the clubhouse about their cost and what is provided. For example, if they provide chairs then you wouldn't have that cost. If they do not, however, you would then have to pay to rent chairs or hope someone happens to have a around 100 folding chairs in their garage that look nice. :-) It would also behoove you to ask about any restrictions, especially if there's something you REALLY want at you wedding. A good example, a bride I'm working with has a venue that doesn't allow bubbles to be blown at the couple because they can cause the walkway to become slippery and they're trying to stave off any lawsuits. If they won't allow something at a church or at the clubhouse that is important to you, that may make up you mind. Also, keep in mind that location- especially if you havea family church- is rarely the expensive part of a wedding. Food, flowers, DJ, dress, liquor, photographer/ videographer, cake... that's where the spending tends to be highest
2007-03-28 13:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ricci 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the fee for the use of the clubhouse area would be. Ours charges for inside or outside use - no one can use the clubhouse during a wedding. My daughter had a large church wedding - it was $150 for church, $125 for music (organ), & $75 donation to minister. The church suggested that amount. Plus $45 for the wedding coordinator that made sure no rules were broken & kept everyone moving to the right place. Flowers were $365.
Outside you have chair rentals $2-$4 each (depends on your choice of chairs), flowers, some type of arch or carpet to mark area for wedding party, the ministers fee & the fee for clubhouse.
i believe the outdoor to be less expensive. Stay away from too warm months & hurricane month. My daughter's sister in law had a beautiful outdoor wedding for about 60 people. A storm came through 2 days before & we spent 6-1/2 hrs picking up limbs because the club could not get someone there before 5 days (too late). It was so hot the guest were melting & you could see the sweat running down the back of the satin gowns of the 4 bridesmaids. I thought someone was going to pass out.
Good luck & do what you want most - you only have one wedding, so enjoy it!
2007-03-27 17:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much would the clubhouse and the yard there cost? If it's not too much, you could rent it for the day. The yard is nice, and the clubhouse handy as a place for the bride and bridesmaids to be before the wedding.
Also, if it happens to rain that day, the ceremony could be inside the clubhouse.
And what about a picnic style reception right there? Picnic salads and cold cuts, with wedding cake, and ice cream.
Of course, check out the church, too. It might not be too much, and you could still use the clubhouse for the reception maybe?
2007-03-27 18:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by kiwi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your cheapest bet would be to have the reception at this clubhouse and hire a caterer. Have the wedding either outside with a minister OR find a small chapel. Having it outside would be the cheapest, but you might have a hard time finding a minister who will do it for you; most justice of the peace's will do it, though. A small chapel would be the second-cheapest option.
Avoid the hotel or banquet hall at all costs, if you can. It will be rather expensive.
2007-03-28 03:18:05 · answer #4 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. The minister probably will have the same fee regardless of location (unless it's out of town requiring overnight trip or something). Churches don't usually charge that much..but I'm sure it varies. Churches do have things that are convenient, seating, roof, usually set up for candles and other things to provide a nice atmosphere, music.....If you go out doors you might have to: rent chairs, rent canopy or tent, rent or provide candelabras, arches and places to hang flowers, provide tables for guest register, sound system or live music, depending on the time of year..worry about various types of weather, elderly guests that may be more at risk in heat or cold.
But some outdoor areas are marvelous if they have a garden, you might not have to worry about flowers, some have structures and you might not have to provide so much. Botanic gardens charge as much or more than some churches..depending on the season. Just check it out and think about all the extras and what they will cost.
2007-03-27 17:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends. Most churches let you have the wedding ceremony free if you are a member of the church. If your decision is based on cost I would check on that, but if its not I think you should just have an outdoor wedding regardless b/c thats what it sounds like you want to do.
2007-03-27 16:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by kapy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked out the price to rent chairs, Here in Georgia they start at .90 cents and as much as 2.00 per chair, And what about the weather will it be hot or cool. you may need to check on the rental of tents, But what ever you choose I hope you have a wonderful wedding,and a long marriage good luck.
2007-04-01 05:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by elaborate_occasions1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big expense is usually not where you have it, but the food & drink.... that cost will depend on whether the place you have it at caters it (a hotel or such will require they do the catering) or you have it brought in (which you can do at a more casual arrangement).
2007-03-27 16:56:25 · answer #8 · answered by T J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh-huh sounds like it
2007-04-01 13:04:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋