Community› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Reception Forum
Wedding Reception Forum
New Discussion

soliciting reception site

beccaorbanbeccaorban member
in Wedding Reception Forum
Hey gals! I wondered if anyone has ever gone to personal properties and asked to use their property for a reception site. Either to use their barn or used their property to put up a tent. Anyone ever done this? I know toilets would be a problem but I really wanted a unique site on a cliff or mountain side or something:)

Rebecca
Report Reply to Post

Re: soliciting reception site

  • angelsong21angelsong21 member
    First Anniversary Combo Breaker First Comment
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_soliciting-reception-site?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:5Discussion:9cd4dd60-e9fa-4adf-8114-fffa5611971dPost:19e41ee4-824f-4ca3-ad60-57968c6cfbfd">soliciting reception site</a>:
    [QUOTE]Hey gals! I wondered if anyone has ever gone to personal properties and asked to use their property for a reception site. Either to use their barn or used their property to put up a tent. Anyone ever done this? I know toilets would be a problem but I really wanted a unique site on a cliff or mountain side or something:) Rebecca
    Posted by beccaorban[/QUOTE]

    <div>
    </div><div>I would not recommend requesting to use the personal property of someone else that you don't know.  This could easily become a nightmare and get out-of-hand.  What if you pay a deposit and you never hear from the person again?  Maybe they draft up a contract that sounds official but doesn't hold up in court?  What if they accuse you of damage to their property after your event?  What if the place is in disrepair when you go to set up?  There are a million and one things that could go wrong here.  I would STRONGLY advise not going this route.</div>
    Anniversary Image and video hosting by TinyPic
    Report Reply
  • Summer2011BrideSummer2011Bride member
    First Anniversary 5 Love Its Combo Breaker First Comment
    Ditto PP. I Just think there are SO many issues that can arise with this, not knowing the person, anything about them, etc. I'm sure they'd want some sort of deposit and who's to say they don't just take off with it? Besides the issues PP mentioned, I would just feel weird hosting a party at somebody's personal home/property that I didn't know. Unless they normally rent out their space for events and publicize this, I would not solicit anybody.


    Image and video hosting by TinyPic

    Vacation
    Report Reply
  • Avion22Avion22 member
    5 Love Its First Comment
    Liability insurance for this could be a nightmare.  
    DSC_9275
    Report Reply
  • jessicabessicajessicabessica member
    First Anniversary 5 Love Its Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Going up to strangers and asking if I can use their property?  No, I would never do that.  

    You can look into house/estate rentals in the area you want.  Your local board might be a good resource for that.  
    Report Reply
  • willywally5willywally5 member
    First Comment
    edited June 2012
    This sounds like it could quickly turn into a mell of a hess. 

    And there would be insurance issues. Most people's personal liability umbrella policies wouldn't cover if there was 'rent' money involved.. 

    I'd stick with venues that are actual venues. 
    image
    Report Reply
  • roseofdeborahroseofdeborah
    First Comment
    I am sure that there are actual sites that are similar to those you are wanting. Check the local board for ideas.
    Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards