Rentals and Seating and Tents, Oh my!

If you're getting married on Nantucket chances are you've considered the option of renting a tent, particularly if you have a private residence to get married on. Or if you've wanted a beach wedding reception (in which case you need to get permitting.) We have decided to do our reception and ceremony in my parent's backyard. And in that case, we need a tent. With over 200 guests on our invite list (206 to be exact....) it's always fun plotting out a space that's never had that many people sat on it....probably ever. Plus, in this case, there's trees, grass, and bugs. YAY!
This is kinda how I feel about it.....

Nevermind the seating chart. I haven't even gotten there. This is quite possibly the most overwhelmed post I've made yet but for real, that's how I feel. I think I've been pretty good about handling one thing at a time.
I have done a little bit of looking around the internet for outdoor weddings and things to keep in mind. (None of them mention Deer ticks and Lyme's disease....which is prevalent on Nantucket) .
There are a few places on Nantucket to rent a tent from, which would have most likely made my life decidedly easier.

But we opted for a less expensive option - Taylor Rental is based on Cape Cod has been amazing to work with. They are putting all of their stuff on the ferry and charging us for the boat ride with no markup, and doing the same thing in my folk's backyard that anyone else would.

Only problem in this case is....well, there's a few. Trees. Location. And in our specific case, vicinity to the house. My parents don't want any guests wandering into their home, which I think is absolutely fair. But there's only one or two places this 40X80' tent can go, and the best of the two is right off their patio. I think we can make it work but MAN is it a task.
I sat down with my FMIL last night via skype and went over various layouts with her. We resolved that we should ask the experts at Taylor about their ideas for a layout, incorporating a few more things we didn't have in the original layout, etc.
If you're going with a wedding tent, I am telling you right now, make sure you have the people that are doing it complete a sight inspection. And for the love of pete, make it easy on yourself and don't even consider buying one of your own.

Good luck

Till next time.

Liz

Pets In Weddings

It's a fact. Nantucket Island <3s dogs. And dogs love Nantucket. Jason and I have three ruff and tumble little furballs. Somepeople don't really like to call our chihuahuas dogs, but really, Kodi has kicked some bigger dog's butt's in the past.

  

Yea, those are our three cheeseburgers. One thing I've learned over the years as a dog owner, though, is that there are certain times and places for these guys. They get overwhelmed in crowds (like their mama) and they are pretty protective. Oh, and because they're pretty much spoiled rotten, the extent of their obedience pretty much ends at "sit". To get them to walk down an aisle seems pretty much out of the question.

Our officiant,  the inspirational and amazing Rev. Ted Anderson, suggested with nix the doggies in the processional. And I agree. I love our dogs, I am that person who would stop their car in the middle of the road and pick up a stray animal just because. (and have) If you know me at all, you know my biggest passion is animal welfare. 

With that being said, the welfare of my pets isn't getting them all cutesy for the wedding. If I decide at the last minute they can handle it, maybe I will. But for now, I'm pretty well convinced it will make me and my future husband's lives a lot easier if they're happy resting at home on the couch. 

Besides, dogs don't know it's a wedding. They're not missing anything. 

Till next time.

Liz