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Mrs. Trail Mix, New York Age and Occupation: 26, PE Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, MBA Student Engagement Date: March 2009 Wedding Date: June 2010 Venue: Tannery Pond at the Darrow School About Me: I'm a country girl who somehow found herself living in the Big Apple and loving every minute of it. I'm planning a rustic, country-chic wedding in my hometown in upstate New York and it's going to be a Party with a capital P. White wine, flea markets and running keep me happy and my friends, family and fiance are my world. I'm a little bit crafty, a little bit crazy but mostly just crazy in love.
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The Venue

October 28th, 2009 @ 11:25 am by Mrs. Trail Mix

After taking a few weeks to enjoy some engagement bliss, I started to get serious about wedding planning. The first decision I felt was necessary to make was about the venue. It’s always been my dream to get married in or around my hometown, and Mr Trail Mix has known this for some time. So luckily, choosing the area was easy.

At first, I started looking at some beautiful Bed and Breakfasts in the Berkshires, MA (I grew up about 20 minutes away in a teeny little town on the New York side). One of the first places we looked at was The Seven Hills Inn located in Lenox, MA.

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I also liked this one

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Or the Apple Tree Inn, also in Lenox?

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All were gorgeous, located in the Berkshires, but alas, all out of our price range. Le boo. Then two separate friends from high school recommended a place right in my hometown, and after looking at pictures of my friend’s sister’s wedding there, I made a decision immediately. It’s called Tannery Pond and it’s a part of the Darrow School. I quickly got in touch with the school’s events coordinator, asked for available dates in June, and she gave me the choice of 2. We picked the date, put down the deposit and voila—venue done!

Mr Trail Mix and I visited in June to check out the spot, but sadly, my camera died and I couldn’t take any pictures. However, I do have a couple from my friend’s sister’s wedding last August:

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How gorgeous is this picture?

I’m hoping for the ceremony to be outside by the pond but if it rains, there’s a beautiful old Shaker building for us to use:

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The reception will be in a tent in the field next to the Tannery and will look like this:

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(All photos courtesy of Maura Mattoon)

Now do you see why I’m obsessed with our venue?

This venue does have some drawbacks, namely the fact that we have to rent every single fork, knife, cup, plate, table, chair, etc. etc. etc. But it is my dream wedding venue and we’re going to somehow, someway, make it work.

Anyone else crazy enough to have a tented wedding? What are some of the pros and cons of hosting a tented wedding?

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22 Responses to “The Venue”

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Miss French Fries
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Miss French Fries (message)  2,218 posts, Buzzing bee

That venue looks amazing! Great choice. :)

 
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Miss Rainbow (message)  1,535 posts, Bumble bee

We’re having a tented wedding too, but our caterer provides all the plates, knives, forks, etc. So we really only have to outsource our tables and chairs. We’re having a small wedding, so it won’t be a big expense, luckily.

 
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catybarb
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catybarb (message)  50 posts, Worker bee

We’re definitely looking at having an outdoor wedding under a tent. We’re a little nervous about the weather factor. I’m excited to see your progress on this! You have a stunning venue!

 
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Jessie516
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Jessie516 (message)  5,480 posts, Bee Keeper

OMG I love that tent. It’s going to look amazing. What a beautiful venue!

 
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Maestro
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Maestro (message)  190 posts, Blushing bee

Awww… I love the Berkshires! I’d be obsessed with your venue, too, though. It looks gorgeous!

 
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ariellebride (message)  431 posts, Helper bee

We are having a tented wedding and also have to rent everything. Luckily we can get the majority of things (tables, linens, dishes etc) through our caterer. Although it probably costs more and is a little more stressful I’m really excited that I get to put my personal touches into it. Just hope it doesn’t rain! Your venue is beautiful though! Congrats!

 
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Miss Trail Mix (message)  6,485 posts, Bee Keeper

Thanks you guys!
Rain is definitely one of my biggest concerns, especially bc I’m hoping to have the ceremony outdoors…Knowing my luck, we’ll probably have a hurricane passing through, oh well…

 
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iswimibikeirun
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iswimibikeirun (message)  1,377 posts, Bumble bee

You’re so lucky to be in a climate where you can actually enjoy being outdoors!

 
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Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,732 posts, Bumble bee

Lovely venue, good luck finding great rentals.

 
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jmc
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jmc (message)  882 posts, Busy bee

But even if it rains, don’t these kind of tents have drop-down flaps? Or can you get one that does? I think it looks beautiful.

 
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jmc
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jmc (message)  882 posts, Busy bee

I’ll just put this out there, though I don’t know if it would be a concern in MA: but in the last picture, the tent looks very close to the pond. Do you think that could cause a mosquito issue?

 
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LoriLori
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LoriLori (message)  801 posts, Busy bee

Woo-hoo! Another tent bride! I’m planning a tented reception and an outdoor reception as well so I understand how stressful and expensive but hopefully, lovely it can be! Can’t wait to hear about your details!

 
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tea
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tea (message)  7,278 posts, Busy Beekeeper

wow, that venue looks amazing! i think i would rent everything just to have that place as well!

 
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gibbysgirl21
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gibbysgirl21 (message)  134 posts, Blushing bee

We opted out of the tented outdoor wedding since our venue wanted to charge 1300.00 for “maintenance fees”. What are maintenance fees exactly?

“That way the landscapers will make sure your day is perfect and beautiful.”

“What does that mean?”

“They will have the grass ready and all of the hedges cut… and the cost to repair the grass after your guests leave.”

Hmmm, wierd. Was it a surprise the the lady proposing this- her husband was the lead landscaper?

:) These fees were not originally discussed and we didn’t go for it- which worked out better anyway- since the weather was awful that day.

 
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alishaneva
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alishaneva (message)  2,152 posts, Buzzing bee

That venue looks amazing!

 
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KtobeC (message)  103 posts, Blushing bee

looks great! We almost went this route and even though it’s more work, I sometimes wish we had. You can really get creative and save some money by putting it all together yourself. Hiring a good caterer will also help a bunch. good luck!

 
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KMSull (message)  6,442 posts, Bee Keeper

Your venue is beautiful! And this way you can shop around and find a) the best deal b) the prettiest dishes!

 
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Mrs. Mouse
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Mrs. Mouse (message)  5,821 posts, Bee Keeper

Your venue is so pretty! I think tented receptions at night are so gorgeous!

 
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ScarletJwl
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ScarletJwl (message)  246 posts, Helper bee

I love the Berkshires and you venue looks lovely as well! I also love tented weddings - I am hoping mine will be under a tent as well!

 
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Miss Poodle
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Miss Poodle (message)  3,386 posts, Sugar bee

your venue is so pretty!!! I love the way tends look at night :)

 
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Mrs. Trail Mix, New York Age and Occupation: 26, PE Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, MBA Student Engagement Date: March 2009 Wedding Date: June 2010 Venue: Tannery Pond at the Darrow School About Me: I'm a country girl who somehow found herself living in the Big Apple and loving every minute of it. I'm planning a rustic, country-chic wedding in my hometown in upstate New York and it's going to be a Party with a capital P. White wine, flea markets and running keep me happy and my friends, family and fiance are my world. I'm a little bit crafty, a little bit crazy but mostly just crazy in love.

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