Hi There!
I'm recently new to The Knot having just got engaged a few weeks ago. Despite that, my fiance and I are on a roll with plans and pretty much have a set idea of what we'd like to plan next year.
Sorry if you're reading this post twice, I also put it up in the Northern Jersey section because we're flexible to location within the state.
We have a wedding date set for 9/24 in NH, small ceremony and reception (45 people), but then we'd like to have a larger party (150-180 people) here in NJ a week later (10/1).
I'm having trouble finding a venue that can accommodate what we envision, and I was hoping some of you might be able to help me out
We'd like to keep it SUPER casual and do a clam bake and/or pig roast type of deal. No photographer, no DJ, no flowers, no cake, no wedding dress, just food, booze, friends, and fun. We'll probably hire a steel drum band for an hour or two, then switch over to an ipod.
Anyways, every space we look at (gardens, parks, B&Bs, wineries, breweries) seems to already either 1) have a set caterer who cannot accommodate our food options 2) doesn't allow open alcohol 3) only has set wedding packages or 4) can't accommodate such a large group.
I would reaaaally appreciate your help if you have even a hint of an idea for me!
All the best,
~Margot~