Wedding Blog

After we sampled the awesomeness that will be our menu, we headed outside to start planning logistics.

The first thing guests will see when they get inside is this awesome table.

The club will provide complimentary flowers for the vase (bonus!) and while I hadn’t planned on a guest book, I think a simple ivory one placed on this table would look stunning (ooh, and one of those pens with the awesome long feather plumes too, please!). This room will also be where we will be hosting the indoor part of our cocktail hour.

We’ll also have some more attractive tables set up outside for the smokers (lucky guys).

More than likely, this is where my sister and bridal babes will assist in launching me into my dress and where they will handle any other last minute preparations. I’m a big fan of the full-length mirror and the endless supply of champagne (not pictured).

From here, we move on to the bridal descent.

We’ll exit these beautiful doors (more letters or wreaths? I can’t decide…), glide down the three little stairs (thank goodness—me and my 3 ½” Loubs probably wouldn’t be able to handle many more), and head for the aisle. I’ve spent countless hours going back and forth on how to decorate the ceremony space, specifically the space where we will stand. I am NOT a fan of the traditional arch and have been racking my brain (and budget) on this one.

Then we saw this:

Try to picture it without the lovely tournament seating in the background

Okay, I didn’t realize how tall the trees were in taking the picture, so you’ll just have to trust me on this one. The trees make a natural “arch” as it were, perfect for getting married under. This area also has a very slight downhill grade providing a perfect view for all our guests, regardless of where they are seated and (bonus!) the trees provide some much needed shade for my heat intolerant groom.

Since I’ve already showed off the cocktail space, let’s move on to the reception, shall we?

Originally, Debbie was advocating the use of half the ballroom. Once Becky busted out with her sketch book (!) and plotted out 3 buffets, 2 bars, a lounge, photo booth, 14 guest tables, 2 stages for 2 full bands, and a dance floor, it was quite clear that we will be in need of the whole room.

If you squint REAL hard they look like chivari chairs

You have no idea what a sense of comfort we now feel after this meeting. I now have my “vision” firmly in place, two very capable and talented ladies on our team for W day, and a groom who is as excited as I am to tie the knot—what more could a girl ask for?

At what point did you breathe a sigh of relief that it was all under control?