Dp and i are in the process of buying a house and we want our wedding reception in our new house. The new house is currently a mess so we will have to do a lot of work so we don't really want to fork out a fortune just for me to change my blooming last name. We want a small intimate wedding so think at home would be perfect. Our original idea was a 10x6m marquee in garden but due to the odd shape of the gardens (its a corner plot property) this isn't possible.
However, I have a plan B.
The garage on the property is 9m x 7m. It could be a wonderful blank canvas once it is plastered and painted and decent flooring is put down. It has 3 windows and a door off to the side garden and a door off to the back garden so lighting and accessibility wouldn't be an issue. We would have a small marquee off the side door into the garden for hog roast and bar and such like.
The church is a 5 min walk from our house. I was thinking maybe a 3pm ceremony then back to the house for drinks and hog roast. My dad would do a buffet as well and everyone could just help themselves. I was hoping iPod would suffice instead of DJ. I was thinking about buying loads of cheap picnic benches and putting them out in the garden for people to scatter if the weather is nice. I have priced up the cost of tables and chairs hire and the marquee and the hog roast which all comes to just under £1000. I know someone who has a mobile bar but perhaps a bring your own booze theme would be better? we would obviously provide champagne for toasts and mixers and wine for tables.
We were thinking about 65 guests (10 of these are under 10yo's). I want it to look amazing but don't want to spend a fortune.
Even my 4 year old DD asked this morning when talking about it "mummy, are you sure this is a good idea?".
help would be much appreciated.
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Im getting married - and i want my reception at home
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BatCrapCrazy · 10/06/2014 11:25
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