So, I was a bit bad about putting up a final post (I had these ridiculously long, hard exams 3 weeks after the wedding that I had to study for...), but Friday we got the disk from our photographer, so I thought I should put up a few photos so everyone can see what $3000 and a do-it-yourself attitude can get you in terms of a wedding. The day of our wedding was absolutely perfect- 75 and sunny, with just a few clouds in the sky. We got really, really lucky!
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Our ceremony was short, sweet, and to the point (and dinosaurs played a prominent role):
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If you have any questions about how we pulled this off, about our vendors, or anything else, feel free to leave a comment!
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Our ceremony was short, sweet, and to the point (and dinosaurs played a prominent role):
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We did a BBQ buffet, which went over really well! Chuck's was right on time, and we ended up with way more food leftover than we thought, despite most people having seconds (and thirds)!
If you are going to do an outdoor wedding in a budget location, cupcakes are the way to go. No need for plates or forks, and people can grab and go as they want. They were a hit! Aracely's Bakery, you rock!
Yes, we had bags (corn hole) at our wedding. Great idea for a chill wedding! Jason actually built the boards himself :)
Even though it was only like, 4:30pm, we still got our dance on! We used the forest side "patio" for dancing, while the side adjacent the parking we used for bags and as a place to chill quietly.
If you have any questions about how we pulled this off, about our vendors, or anything else, feel free to leave a comment!
All photography by LK Captures.
Could you please post a budget breakdown? I'd love to see where the $3,000 broke down in the end. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! Did the park have a port o let or did you have to rent that? Beautiful wedding!
ReplyDeleteHi, we are looking into something like this as well. What was the guest capacity at this location and what time did you have to be out of the park by? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou can't really seat more than 60 or so people at tables, at least under the covered part. You have to be out by sundown (7:45ish), so we had a 2pm wedding. And they do have a port-a-potty. And, the park district came the day before and cleaned everything!
ReplyDeleteWondering if in your search for cook county forest preserve locations you came across any others that would be adequate-- a big, shelter for about 60 people, but maybe more forested or maybe lake for boating activities.. Thanks!
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