I went to one and it was a blast!  They bought a half drum bbq and made steak and potatoes, there was a decorated head picnic table, someone brought a laptop, so there was dancing and finally, the washrooms were just beside the site.

Wear a white wedding dress?  Why, are we bar hopping?

Im wondering if you are having a big wedding? I know of a place that does allow small afternoon outdoor receptions after your wedding if you get married on their grouds.

Check out this website: http://www.perfectlittlemoments.com/

Its east of Ajax.

I think that you PM'd me but it was still anonymous  under the name so here is my liuna Gardens info..LOL..I did see the tent as we booked last summer and the tent was up. It is up all summer and they have weddings under it. As for me, there are two places on the property that you can book your ceremony at, the stone gazebo is one and the other is lakeside which is basically down a superlong concrete isle and very close to the lake. We booked at the gazebo for photo reasons as when you sign the registry, you do it in the gazebo and we loved the look of it. If it rains, not that it will be you then go into the tent. If under the tent is booked, then they set up a site in another room inside the hall....worst case scenario, you get married on the dance floor. I would check how many if any weddings are booked for the date you want. I would also suggest you look into this location quickly as it fills fast. We found the food quality, excellent, the prices are reasonable for sure and the service has always been fabulous. Most importantly to me is that whenever I call to ask the most ridiculous question of the manger, he always calls back usually the same day with an answer and a great attitude. I highly recommend Liuna Gardens obviously, LOL and I haven't had my wedding yet. Also, on your wedding dat, you are assigned a manager to oversee and make sure your wedding flows properly...like a wedding planner, forget what they call them. What else, they provide you with a package upon signing up with all kinds of contact info for photographers, florist, djs everything you can think of if you haven't already arranged for these people. I think I covered most of your questions but if you wish, PM me with an additional. I too live in Oakville and it is about a 40 minute drive so head out there on a Saturday in the a.m. as they are always having wedding starting at 1:30pm and you can see for yourself the set up etc. They let you look around, not in the private bridal suite if there is a bride there though of course. It is very impressive and very well maintained 12 acres I think they said. There is also a large wood swing that hangs from a tree off to the side that you can get your pics done on...thought that was cute too. Anyway, best of luck and happy planning.

JJF

~Finally Mrs. Williambug~

 We're possibly thinking of doing just that at Fort George in Niagara on the Lake. Doing it yourself will mean you have control over everything from food to decor and if you're stuck for time/inspiration consider hiring a wedding planner who can help you contact vendors and coordinate all those details.