I'm getting married! What the hell?!
This past weekend, Darick and I went to the first of many venues we will be visiting in the next 10,000 weeks. LOL
I need some SERIOUS opinions, because I usaully have NO PROBLEM making decisions, but this one has been harder than I expected...
OKay, so here's the deal...
I've always imagined and planned to have my wedding in surburban maryland in the fall at a rustic manison or historic manor. But guess what? Those rustic mansions and historic manors are SMALL. I have a guest list that is nearing 220+. I know, I know, I could cut down the guest list, but that wouldn't be any fun! We visited the Ceresville Mansion this past Saturday in Frederick, and it was beautiful, but their capacity is 200...and 200 people in their ballroom(and most mansion ballrooms) is pushing it!
The bottom line is that I'm waivering on changing my vision in order to be closer to an airport for the MANY traveling from out of state guests, and ALSO close to a NICE hotel for them, so they wouldn't have to worry about driving far that night.I don't want to sound like a snob, but the closest hotel was the comfort inn, and I cannot imagine putting that on my wedding invitation as the accomidations...
We have been looking into hotels that will have the service standard, but also can create a little wonderland in their ballrooms, and not some bare, impersonal space. I want guests to walk into our reception and forget that they are at a hotel, or where ever it may be. I know that my standards are high, and I know that I'm going to have to give up some things, but the most important thing for me is having a fabulous party with my family and friends...to have a once-in-a-lifetime memory of our wedding day. Isn't that every bride's dream?
I guess what I'm asking is....
Should I give up the suburban country feel for convenience? I'm sure I can turn a ballroom into a little purple wonderland...I'm just not sure if I want to. BUT I also want all my bridesmaids to stay with me the night before in a fabulous suit. Wouldn't it be convenient if my freakin wedding was in the same hotel? And wouldn't it be easier for everyone to get ready in the suite, instead of meeting there?
I also don't want my family to have to all rent cars to drive somewhere far from BWI or Regan. Since we are keeping our options open to hotels now... we're looking in D.C. and Arlington. Which is uber close to airports....and did I mention GORGEOUS HOTELS!
I'm just pondering all of the options. Let me know what you think! This will be the first of many times I consult my fellow bloggers!! THANK you!! xoxo
Modern & Chic......
OR
Rustic & Romantic....
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