When it rains, it pours

[kelaina]

To recap: I'm the bride who recently pushed her wedding up to 5/14/11. Wedding is 1870s themed, with some ridiculously accurate clothing going on, along with a custom made dress and hand-sewn uniforms

Comments

[alwaysamommy]

I think if you decorated it right, you could easily manipulate a Victorian garden theme out of a place like this. The neutral colors and the design on the carpet are perfect.

[kelaina]

Could I get some ideas from you? I can sort of see it, but I'm not sure. We'd have Victorian hurricane lamps on the tables, which works with the theme.

[alwaysamommy]

I was imagining ivory lace overlays on the tables, lots of roses (wouldn't have to be real if it's a budget issue), and maybe some of those plaster pillars that people use for holding plants and such.

I actually was thinking about this post this morning and I was thinking that if that venue won't work, you could probably call the local historical society and find out who rents out Victorian houses for such things.

Here, we have something called Midway Village (I know it's nowhere near you, but this is what I mean http://midwayvillage.com/ ) and it's a replica of a small village. They rent out the hotel, the church, and the barn for social gatherings. Maybe you'd be able to find something along those lines.

[kelaina]

You are an ANGEL.

This is a GREAT idea. We actually are really sold on the Flame for the reception, and they DO offer gorgeous lace table linens, and these lovely chairs that remind me of a Victorian garden. They also have beautiful hurricane globes that we could put some fake ivy around.

(I have learned, having been to a few weddings, that few people even REMEMBER the centerpieces six months down the line.)

But add a little ivy and some fake flowers, and yes, it's definitely a doable Victorian place.

Ironically, we're going to check out a Victorian house today, but there just won't be enough room for the kind of reception we want (you know, with dancing), so I'm seeing if we could just have the ceremony there or something.

[amymeenieminymo]

"How do you guys handle the stress?"

I tried to get as much as possible done early, so that the closer it gets (almost 2 months out now) I have less to worry about.

But the short answer to your question is, the rapidly decreasing time till my wedding is directly correlated to the increase in cigarettes I've been smoking.

Good luck with your venues!

[immortalnight]

I asked close to the same question not too long ago, and I was advised to step away from wedding planning for awhile. Granted, my wedding/reception is going to be in October, so not too far off, but I think that is right. Get as much as you can done now, so you can rest later. In my personal situation, I've done what I could w/the exception of fixing an order on my favors and ordering the stuff for our candy buffet. This also has to match your time line as well, really, and what you are ordering and whatnot.

[nurse2k]

to destress tons of chocolate ;) and wine :) or if you are lucky combine both and have chocolate wine :)

but back to the flame I agree with the first comment that its so neutral you can make it your own between the candles ivy etc it will be elegant and your own :) I agree with the cheap pillars too I picked some up for my photography business at a store like big lots for $10 recently :) so you can definitely find those cheap too!