We're looking into cutting costs everywhere we can without sacrificing TOO much. We live in NE Ohio and are looking at a reception in Vermilion-on-the-Lake. We have some really nice parks up here and I've seen many brides having their ceremonies in the Metroparks. It's definitely affordable and therefore something I'm considering.
My concern though, obviously, is what to do if it rains. I don't want to use their covered shelters because they're set up like picnic areas with picnic tables (in a lot of cases bolted to the ground.) I don't want to invest in a back-up indoor location because that's money we can't afford to spend if we don't have to (otherwise I'd just do that and not pay to rent a location in the park) so I was wondering if there are any ways to protect the wedding from rain in a public location like this? I can't imagine you're allowed to bring in your own tents/chairs but then again... I honestly don't know.
I'm still trying to figure out details so we may not go with this option if it's not going to work for what I want/our budget. So any insight would be more than appreciated. Thanks!