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I am looking for a venue that is outdoor for an early fall wedding.  I am planning on having between 100-150 people.  I would like it to be under a tent and hold the ceremony and reception at the same place.  To save costs I am looking for a place that will allow me to bring my own alcohol and they provide a bartender.  Something else I have thought I would like to do is make my own side dishes and have the venue serve them with carving stations.  I am looking for somewhere in the Capital Region.  I am open to ALL suggestions.  I also want to keep my costs low.

have you looked into Crystal Cove? It's in Avrill Park, it's not a tent but a pavillion and you can bring your own alcohol. The food is good, not sure about bringing your own sides and I understand it's very affordable.

How about a local park? Thatcher has great views. I think that most would let you set-up a tent and bring your own food and drink.

It's tough because "budget" wedding means a lot of different things to different people. I won't spend more than 4k on everything and you might be wanting to spend 10k. It would be helpful to know more.

Check out the post below on flexible venues, too.

I am looking to spend about $10k.  I have checked into Crystal Cove, while I haven't seen it in person I like the looks of it from their website.  Their prices are a little higher than what I'm looking to spend per person and I hate the fact that they limit it to 5 hours and charge $4.95 per person for a ceremony and you have to be off the premise by 10:30pm.

I am also leaning towards the Crossings of Colonie because I think it's beautiful it would just take a lot of creativity to make it work.

I have never been to Thatcher Park and haven't looked in to the Pruyn House but I will check them out.

Any catering suggestions that are inexpensive.  I wouldn't be looking for fancy food but would want a little more than just hor douvres since I will have a lot of guest  traveling from out of town.