Tented Reception... anyone done it?

Eyyys

I'm looking for an outdoor venue for my wedding and reception, AND I'm trying to keep to a smaller budge (roughly $7000 if possible).  I'm having a hard time finding nice outdoor spaces that don't gouge you with food costs or rental fees, so I'm also looking for outdoor areas where I can do a tent set up instead.  I've gotten some price lists, but they are so overwhelming!  I don't know what I'll need and what I wont!  I keep hearing it's very expensive, but am having a hard time figuring it out on my own... has anyone looked into it or done it? 

cupcakewarfare

While I've never looked into it, I'd be weary of doing a tent rental and assembly. Your venue will probably demand that you get insurance at that point. While I'm not knocking your idea, I would probably look into outdoor facilities that have pavilions on site. Oh, and to answer your question on cost, I know that Sun Rental posts on their website the cost of various tents that they own so hopefully that will give you an idea of what you'd be looking at.

soontobemrs2

3 words. Hot, hot, hot. Or cold. Or muddy..
You're better off going to a community center if you're trying to keep your cost down

JKohio

No idea on pricing, but have you looked into the Puskas Outdoor Party Center in Lorain? They have a pavilion on-site for receptions.
http://www.puskasfamilyflowers.com/PartyCenter.html

Also, depending on how big of a guest list you have, how about somewhere in the Cleveland Metroparks? They allow alcohol at some of their facilities (beer and wine only, NO liquor) if you get a special permit from them. They have several reservable pavilions throughout the area.
http://www.clemetparks.com/aboutus/info/2011shelters.asp?SCheck=285055287&SDT=39485.5659207523
Scroll down this one for a complete list of Cleveland Metroparks facilities:
http://www.clevelandcatering.com/halls.html

ayamm1123

Tented means more generally for the following reasons -
EVERYTHING needs to be rented.tents, tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, barware, catering staff, bartender/bar area,sound system, dance floor, lighting, bathrooms, etc. 
THe list goes on.THere are plenty of indoor/outdoor venues around town that could fit your budget - depending where you live, check out mapleside farms Brunswick, Patterson Fruit Farm (east side) Quailcrest Farm, Wooster, etc.