Post # 1
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6 posts
Newbee
Hi,
this is my first post so bare with me Im new. Ok so we set our date for 9-10-11 but now were havning trouble because we don’t wanna go way expensive but everything I like is booked! We are having a rustic/country style wedding and an elegent hall isn’t gonna fit the theme!! UGH!! Thank God for my 3 girls they are behind me doing some research for/ with me. I am trying to get ideas for DIY projects but Im not too crafty! IDK what to do. Any suggestions?
Post # 3
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6597 posts
Bee Keeper
Get creative!
You want a rustic/country style wedding so have you looked at local wineries or farms that could hold a wedding?
What about a local pioneer village or a park?
You need to start with a budget and a venue. Don’t worry about DIY projects yet they will come. Take a deep breath and take one step at a time – remember this is supposed to be fun!
Post # 4
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1498 posts
Bumble bee
Just because you have ‘set a date’ doesn’t mean that you are totally stuck with that date. I say, if you find a place you love, move the date for it. And don’t do anything else until you have your venue and date finalized.
I originally wanted 9-10-11, but had to go with a date in Aug so not to interfere with a friend’s wedding that will be in the fall. No big deal, it’s just a date.
Post # 5
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6 posts
Newbee
We are trying to meet our families in the middle. Since his family is further south in ohio and mine is more north we wanted to go right in between and I dont think that is gonna work. The places I like are down where we live. I’ve been looking at different farms, and wineries. I think we will probably have to change the date but not liking too due to the lovely Ohio weather we have! But O well big breath and keep moving forward. I am having fun with it Im just going to have to go on a hunt one weekend and just drive. I Thank You ladies!!
Post # 6
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6597 posts
Bee Keeper
One of the biggest gripes on the boards is bride’s getting frustrated trying to please everyone!
I will tell you right now – you can’t!
Have the wedding where you want to have a wedding! If people complain, oh well (people like having something to complain about)! They will be there if they love you!
Post # 7
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6394 posts
Bee Keeper
It’s actually really hard to plan a wedding when you’re not living in that location. (Not impossible, just a lot of extra leg work!) It might even be better to do it where you guys are living currently.