Outdoor, Simple, Fun, Cheap Place -- NJ/NY
I`ve got to find someplace to relocate a wedding to (not mine) in the Northern NJ area. A primary consideration is that it be beautiful, of course, but it also needs to be cheap and ideally should be able to be a place we can have a reception either right there or very nearby.
Outdoors would be great. The wedding`s of somsone who loves being outdoors, and we`ve considered some parks, etc.
The wedding will only be about 20 people, and is on May 8. That`s little enough time that most traditional wedding sites will be booked, but untraditional is fine here.
If we could be sure of nice weather, we`d have a cookout for a reception. But we can`t be sure of temp or rain or any of that. But with only 20 people, we might be able to just go to a restaurant nearby.
Places we`ve thought about are parks like Bear Mt. Or Delaware Water Gap, but neither offers us the second half of the equation. Some restaurant with an outdoor component in a beautiful setting would work nicely, I think.
Any ideas? Please don`t hold back. We need some ideas.
Posted by Pete; updated 03/27/04
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Just an idea, why not try looking for a bed and breakfast or a small inn?
Posted by traci; updated 03/28/04
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Well, that`d be great. I guess I didn`t really make the point, though, that we`ve got some serious time constraints, and don`t live in the area in question (though I happen to be down here visiting today from Boston).
Does anyone know some nice places worth checking out?
Posted by Pete; updated 03/28/04
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Some public parks have gazebos that they will rent out for the day. Also, if you are looking for a "beautiful" outdoor place, try a botanical garden in a nearby city. They often host weddings. Also, a local zoo might be an option. I`ve heard some people do get married at the zoo, its usually a very lush green backdrop for a wedding.
Posted by Missy; updated 03/28/04
