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Re: Rentals

• oconnorcaitlin member

  

  August 2009 edited December 2011

  I would suggest calling and getting some quotes. I have worked with Butler Rents and Barb is great! She priced things out for me and let me know how many tables would fit under a particular tent, etc. Personally, I love the idea of using my own cater and getting my own liquor.Good Luck!

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• katylady09 member

  

  August 2009 edited December 2011

  How many people are you having? It just depends on what kind of all inclusive venue you would be interested in...they can range anywhere from $1000 to $15,000 from what I've seen. We used Party Time Rentals for our wedding and we got EVERYTHING (tables, nice chairs, nice stemware, flatware, china, tablecloths...etc.)for HALF the price that other places were quoting us. We rented for 132 people and it came in at $1500--including tax, delivery, and pick up.

  

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• jdoudy member

  

  August 2009 edited December 2011

  I'm am also trying to decide if it would be better to get married at an all inclusive place or a more intimate setting that fits us better but could end up costing us more in the long run because I have to rent EVERYTHING but chairs and a tent. Make sure when you're getting quotes you have them include everything you will need. I got a quote from a vendor yesterday who left off glassware, silverware, & plates... 'Uh, hi, the reason I said I needed a quote for those things was because I NEED A QUOTE ON THOSE ITEMS!'

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• hmmcleod

  

  August 2009 edited December 2011

  So exciting! I am planning a similar wedding and am so excited to be able to be outdoors in a beautiful setting. We are getting married on about 80 acres of farm land (including several acres of manicured lawn) North of Fort Collins. Unfortunately, my vendors are up North, so I won't be much help there, but here area few lessons that I learned along the way.I have done quite a bit of research and found that you can really save money, but it is definitely more work. Make sure to get several bids from every type of vendor. Sometimes a company will come in with a lower bid and you can use that negotiate with other vendors you may like better. I created a spreadsheet with several tabs to create my guest list, budget, bridal party, and  to organize all my bids. I included all vendor contact information. This helped me to keep everything at my fingertips when a vendor calls. It also helps me to stay on track with my budget.Start early. We are getting married Labor Day weekend 2010 and I found that was much easier to get everything I wanted because I started early.I have also hired a Day-of Coordinator. This is kind of funny because I am a professional event planner, but I know that he is going to save my sanity during the wedding. He will be there to take deliveries and make sure everything is set up the way that I want it.Another great aspect of this venue is the alcohol situation. We can afford to offer our guests an open bar with variety because we are purchasing straight from the liquor store (the caterer will provide bar/bartender). This avoids the crazy fees for kegs, wine, etc.Again, I am so excited for you. Have fun with your planning! Best of luck to you.

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