Weddingbee boards

My fiance and I have decided to elope, and we are very happy about this decision.  The costs of planning a traditional wedding were exceeding our tiny budget, so we feel this is a perfect decision for us.  We're going to leave the kids with the grandparents and just run off together, kind of like a joint vacation/wedding, lol.  So looking forward to this peace, relaxation, and romance!

But where to go????

We've narrowed our choices down to these two:

http://www.gastonian.com/cp/Specials-Elopements-Savannah-GA.htm

http://www.berrysprings.com/weddings.html

Which do you prefer and why?  I'm hoping to get some great input from you bees to help me out with this major decision.  Thanks!
 

I should've mentioned that the venue in Savannah does NOT include photography, so that would run us at least $500 more.  I'm still leaning a tad bit more towards them because I love the overall look of the venue.  But my fiance has never been to the mountains up in Tennessee, and he seems a bit more excited with that choice.  This is going to be hard, lol!

I chose Savannah for these reasons:

1. i would love to go to Savannah :)

2. The Lodge in Tennessee is a great idea and also looks romantic. But this is a place i would totally connect with a snowy winter wedding

3. The overall look of the Savannah venue is amazing, i LOVE it. And as you leave your kids with their grandparents, this is the perfect occasion to enjoy a very romantic and unique getaway

I suggest getting married in Savannah, and going on vacation in the mountains someday, with your kids, it might be a great adventure for them and your husband

Thanks for the speedy response, Usuki!  You make some compelling arguments, lol, and I tend to agree, but he keeps pushing the Tennessee lodge.  I think it has to do with the large pond that's fully stocked with bass just waiting for him to fish on, lol! 

I wouldn't mind getting married next to a gorgeous mountain backdrop, and all the outdoor activities would be amazing to experience.  The frugal part of me says to go with this option because it's all-inclusive, and I wouldn't have to worry about coordinating any other vendors.  We've both been to Savannah numerous times before, so I can see why he'd be excited about going somewhere he's never been.  But the Gastonian is just so dang gorgeous (big shoutout to Loribeth who just got married there on 12/10)!!!!

I'm not really an outdoors kind of gal, but I would LOVE waking up to a roaring fireplace against a backdrop of magnificent mountains!  But I want to go on a ghost tour in Savannah, too!  So far, most bees seem to prefer Savannah, but I'd love to hear more of your views, so keep 'em coming!

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@MadameLady:  Thank you, I really appreciate your comments! 

Both look wonderful, but I voted for the Gastonian Inn. Even if it is more expensive, it sounds like the one that would make you happiest on your wedding day. It also has a more romantic feel to it. Save the other trip for maybe a 1 year anniversary or something fun!

Yay!  Thanks so much for your responses, bees!  I'm glad y'all are loving the Savannah location as much as I am, so now it's just a matter of convincing HIM, lol.

Ya know, I'm normally not that bad at making decisions, but this is very hard.....

Just when I think I've made up my mind (and fiance is of no help really because he says whatever I choose is perfect with him), the other venue reels me back in.  *sigh* Maybe the local courthouse will do.  I can't even imagine the stress decision-making would be if I was planning a traditional wedding.  My sympathies to you bees, lol.