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Hay Bales

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I am getting married this November and need a bit of help. I was thinking of renting hay bales to set up at my ceremony for guests to sit. I am having trouble trying to source them out and getting prices. Any feedback is very much appprieciated as well as other ideas for a vintage country wedding. Thank you! Smile
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  • Cynthia1207Cynthia1207 member
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    Maybe posting on your local board about hay bales might help you with finding vendors who can cater to your needs.  I'd just worry about people having allergies.  Sitting them on hay bales might not be such a good idea.
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  • Mrs.B6302007Mrs.B6302007 member
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    Feed stores.  I know there is one in Winter Garden and one in Apopka - not too sure how close you are.

    FWIW, it would be a good idea to have quilts/blankets to toss on top.  Hay is itchy and some people have allergies.
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  • soon2bmrssonnefeldtsoon2bmrssonnefeldt member
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    Thank you I didnt even think about allergies! I just thought it may be cheaper than making my own benches like I've been thinking of doing
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  • soon2bmrssonnefeldtsoon2bmrssonnefeldt member
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    My fiancee's mother actually has some quilts she has bought. The hay bales were her idea but I have seen so many cute pictures. Thank you!
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    GL finding some!

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  • staceycainesstaceycaines member
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    I've seen pictures recently of benches made from just a slab of wood on top of hay bales.  That way people wouldn't have to sit directly on the hay!
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  • soon2bmrssonnefeldtsoon2bmrssonnefeldt member
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    I never thought of that! Thanx!
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  • staceycainesstaceycaines member
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    I always thought hay bales were actually pretty comfortable...
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_ceremony-ideas_hay-bales?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:10Discussion:9a64974e-83d0-45d8-ab59-84830be0ebbdPost:7abb8733-f402-42dc-8a45-8078d30ac741">Re: Hay Bales</a>:
    [QUOTE]I always thought hay bales were actually pretty comfortable...
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    I personally think they are comfy but I don't know about using them for a wedding.

    Could you rent benchs instead?
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  • vexievexie member
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    Hay bales can be great to sit on if you're in jeans... but they can be really prickly if you don't have a lot of protection.  How long will your ceremony be?  I wouldn't want to sit on one for too long without being able to move around  because of the lack of back on them.  If you decide to go with this this idea I'd be spreading the word so people can dress accordingly and come prepared.
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  • soon2bmrssonnefeldtsoon2bmrssonnefeldt member
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    They would have huge quilts over them. We might just make benches though and we have antique chairs with backs for the older guest. Thank you all for your comments.
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  • yellesrendezvousyellesrendezvous member
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    I lovve the hay bales & quilts idea. It's your family & friends, they know you, I'm sure they will like it too :]
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