Trying to plan a wedding...

elc417 · 05-12-2008, 08:03 PM

I am in the process of planning a wedding for this summer. We would like to have it any Saturday after August 30th but realize it might be difficult to reserve a location with such short notice. Does anyone have a suggestion for a "rustic" place in or around the Lakes Region that would be cheap?

Mr. V · 05-12-2008, 08:35 PM

We held a family reunion at Ames Farm.

Held in the great outdoors, on the grass.

You can set up tents etc. if you wish.

Nice location on south side of the lake, at Gilford/West Alton line.

twoplustwo · 05-13-2008, 04:41 AM

They rent out their barn for functions for what I think are reasonable rates, it's rustic but dresses up for events, and you can bring in most anything from your own linens and some decorations to your own caterer and DJ, which can keep costs down. With liquor laws you have to use their bar/bartenders, but they are also reasonably priced and they give you options for cost containment.

AC2717 · 05-13-2008, 07:01 AM

You can have your wedding and reception on the Mount!
My Cousin was going to do that this year, but backed out only because it was a weekday wedding and not everyone would be able to get there before the Mount left the dock

SAMIAM · 05-13-2008, 08:30 AM

How cheap ? a lot depends on your price range.

pmj · 05-15-2008, 04:14 AM

I second Waukewan. It is a lovely spot for a wedding and they are very flexible about the rules. At this late date it might be tough to book, though.
Good luck!

Lakesrider · 05-20-2008, 07:50 PM

How many people? How particular? I know the Windrifter Resort also has a barn they rent out. But for only around 120 people or so. Very rustic...you set up the place and clean up afterward....
Just a thought.

chipj29 · 05-21-2008, 07:08 AM

There was a thread not too long ago in which someone was asking about a caterer. There were lots of suggestions. You may want to check that out.

nerual721 · 05-21-2008, 09:03 PM

Well, last summer we catered a wedding at the Elacoya State Park - it was beautiful, they had the ceremony on the beach. I am not sure of the rental cost - they had a tent and provided their own wine and beer. For the food portion just under 100 people it was about $1,200. Let me know if you find a place where you need a caterer - Lauren Lyons - The Lyons' Den Restaurant & Tavern, Gilford, NH 603-293-8833

SAMIAM · 05-22-2008, 09:39 AM

Wow...that is cheap......I'm surprized you could do chips and dips for $12 a head.Even for a cookout I'd think you'd be over $20.

05-12-2008, 08:03 PM	#1
elc417 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Trying to plan a wedding... I am in the process of planning a wedding for this summer. We would like to have it any Saturday after August 30th but realize it might be difficult to reserve a location with such short notice. Does anyone have a suggestion for a "rustic" place in or around the Lakes Region that would be cheap?

05-13-2008, 04:41 AM	#3
twoplustwo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 456 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 21 Posts	try Waukewan Golf Club They rent out their barn for functions for what I think are reasonable rates, it's rustic but dresses up for events, and you can bring in most anything from your own linens and some decorations to your own caterer and DJ, which can keep costs down. With liquor laws you have to use their bar/bartenders, but they are also reasonably priced and they give you options for cost containment.

05-13-2008, 07:01 AM	#4
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,544 Thanks: 749 Thanked 350 Times in 263 Posts	Mount You can have your wedding and reception on the Mount! My Cousin was going to do that this year, but backed out only because it was a weekday wedding and not everyone would be able to get there before the Mount left the dock __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

05-21-2008, 09:03 PM	#9
nerual721 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the restaurant Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 5 Posts	Wedding Catering Well, last summer we catered a wedding at the Elacoya State Park - it was beautiful, they had the ceremony on the beach. I am not sure of the rental cost - they had a tent and provided their own wine and beer. For the food portion just under 100 people it was about $1,200. Let me know if you find a place where you need a caterer - Lauren Lyons - The Lyons' Den Restaurant & Tavern, Gilford, NH 603-293-8833

05-12-2008, 08:35 PM	#2
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,369 Thanks: 63 Thanked 246 Times in 167 Posts	We held a family reunion at Ames Farm. Held in the great outdoors, on the grass. You can set up tents etc. if you wish. Nice location on south side of the lake, at Gilford/West Alton line.

05-13-2008, 08:30 AM	#5
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,890 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,672 Times in 583 Posts	How cheap ? a lot depends on your price range.

05-15-2008, 04:14 AM	#6
pmj Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I second Waukewan. It is a lovely spot for a wedding and they are very flexible about the rules. At this late date it might be tough to book, though. Good luck!

05-20-2008, 07:50 PM	#7
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	How many people? How particular? I know the Windrifter Resort also has a barn they rent out. But for only around 120 people or so. Very rustic...you set up the place and clean up afterward.... Just a thought.

05-21-2008, 07:08 AM	#8
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	There was a thread not too long ago in which someone was asking about a caterer. There were lots of suggestions. You may want to check that out.

05-22-2008, 09:39 AM	#10
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,890 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,672 Times in 583 Posts	Wow...that is cheap......I'm surprized you could do chips and dips for $12 a head.Even for a cookout I'd think you'd be over $20.