I’m so excited to marry Chris. However, the planning feels constipated. We’ve started putting together a list of invites. We decided to marry in Texas, but in my mind and heart I keep waffling. Part of me really wants to do something simple here in Washington, our home. Another part of me want to celebrate with my large family in Texas. I found a venue I liked but the date iffy. And their price went up about $500. Plus, the time we are limited to for the venue feels rushed. So, I haven’t called back and they only have one Saturday date available for April 2009.
So, I’m still looking and thinking. I’m hoping that an answer comes to be that just feel right. I’m honestly a bit surprised that an venue for next Spring is already booked out. Why does it require such advanced planning. The fit just feels funny. I want something special, memorable, not over done or cliche. I either need to hire a coordinator or find someway to make progress on the decision.
Just a quick note to test the comments. I am really excited but I’ve determined I’d like the wedding to be 1. beautiful 2. easy 3. inexpensive. It seems that 1&2 are possible but not 3. Or 2 & 3 but not 1. Or 1 & 3 but not 2. Any advice?
Hmm… have you thought of looking into some Houston museums or maybe the arboretums – the one across from Memorial Park & Mercer Arboretum? I know the Museum of Natural Science has a nice venue. Oh, and there is the new park, Discovery Green – I believe they have an events venue…
It’s been 10 years since we planned ours so I have no idea about pricing anymore other than everything has gone up.
Elaine. Those are great ideas. I’ll have to check them out. I just want to figure it out so I can start some real planning. Thank you!!
This place looks nice – it’s in Galveston…
http://www.gracemanor-galveston.com/index.html
I know I don’t know you and you me, but I can tell you that I’m so happy that Jason and I got married by a retired judge in his office with Jason’s coworkers as witnesses. I had gone through 3 weddings for my brothers and sister in 1997 and didn’t want the stress. I was stationed in Japan, Jason had transferred to WA waiting for me. I got my engagement ring in the mail, a beautiful platinum band with a 1 carat heart shaped diamond. Our wedding cost my flight roundtrip from Narita to WA, a marriage license, and I think like $50 for the judge. We stayed at a bed and breakfast on Anderson Island for our honeymoon and it was lovely. A young lady came every morning to cook breakfast for us. I would have wanted it any other way. My next oldest sister married the December before I did, she lived in St Louis, but had lived in CA at one point so she had all her friends and family that could attend go to CA for hers. Our family is from TX and the in laws are from SD. I think Karma got her good for not being sensible. Her dress got damaged so she had to throw it out. Good luck, my parents understood that I just wanted to get married without the hassle of all the planning. They hadn’t even met Jason before we got hitched and they love him.