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Summer camp wedding

lalanslalans member
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Hi All,
Has anyone been to or had a wedding at a summer camp?  There is one in CT (http://www.chinqueka.com/conference_center.htm) that will host weddings.  I kindof love the idea since I'm a total summer camp girl and alot of my friends and family is pretty outdoorsy.  Plus both of our families are out of state (1/2 of mine is Michigan,  some of his might be coming in from Puerto Rico) and we have lots of 13 and below kiddies going to be coming. This camp will let guests rent cabins + and will provide three meals a day with the cabin rental...Plus there is the possiblity of doing some of the activities, like canoing, so people who come out of town could stay an extra day and I think it would end up being cheeper for them then a two day Hotel + finding food.

Anyone have any thoughts on it?  I like the idea generally, but know its kindof out there.  His family is less outdoorys then mine, so I'd have to check and see what his parents think.  I also think it could end up being alot more work then a normal weddng place that has more things included/is more used to doing weddings.
Lisa
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Re: Summer camp wedding

  • Whtara10Whtara10 member
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    I would definitely talk to his parents first but I think it's an awesome idea! Very different. I'm doing my wedding at lighthouse point park. And they don't provide anything so it's a lot more work which makes wedding planning even more stressful. But for me it's worth it because I absolutely love the venue! So just make sure you really love the place before you decide. Because there are definitely other options that wouldnt require as much work on your part. Just make sure it's worth it to you. But I think it's a really good idea. Let us know what you decide. Good luck!
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  • cdbishopcdbishop member
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    I think that could be a really neat idea if both of your families would enjoy that.  Definitely talk to his parents.  I agree with PP that there could be a lot you have to provide, so think about that with your budget as well.  
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  • DiLynn83DiLynn83 member
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    I think it's an adorable idea.
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  • Jaridds68Jaridds68
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    edited February 2012
    I would talk to both sets of parents, and the VIPs from both families. How long are you thinking of having ppl stay at the camp? And are there hotels relatively nearby for the less outdoorsy types? I would also consider what you have to provide - I'd be side-eyeing the camping idea if I had to bring my own sheets, towels, etc. if I was a guest. I'm also not a camping gal, hiking yes, but hunkering down and camping out (even in cabins) is not for me. If this is within the comfort level of your families and guests, then I'd consider it, I would just be prepared to answer a lot of questions about the accomodations since this is outside the 'norm' of a hotel. 
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  • kmacisaackmacisaac member
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    Ive been to a summer camp wedding! it was pretty cool. we did the rehearsal dinner in the mess hall, big long tables looked really cool. the reception was outside under a tent, and it was nice not to have to go find a port a potty like at most outdoor weddings, because we could walk over the camp facilities. i didnt sleep there, but some guests who wanted cheap accomodations did and enjoyed it.
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  • kmacisaackmacisaac member
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    oh and one more thing, a wedding planner was needed for the wedding i was talking about because it was a lot of work to coordinate rentals, catering, etc. but all well worth it.

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