Need A Unique Idea
I just got engaged. (Happy Happyy, Joy, Joy!)
Not my first wedding, but it is his. We are both in our 40`s. I am drawing a blank when trying to think of something extra unique and special.
This is a Prince among men - so I want it to be very memorable for him.
We are both simple folk, low maintinence. Ride Harleys, but don`t want a Sturgis or Vegas wedding.
He is really into hunting, indian artifacts. I like fishing, home arts and crafts, especially those that recycle every day things. We love nature, but I despise cold and snow.
We live in Iowa - travel to Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin - not out of the question. Looking for unique wedding place/theme ideas and also reception ideas, whether the wedding is small, or large, same for reception.
We don`t want to spend a fortune - or take out a loan LOL But would also like it to be VERY unique for any guests - memorable for all.
Have found a few good sights, but feeling over whelmed.
Any ideas anyone could offer would be deeply appreciated. Please feel free to email me. No spam please. Marinmom84@msn.com
In Gratitude.....
Tracey
Posted by Tracey; updated 06/27/07
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Tracey, first of all...congratulations!!
I recently got married (second time for both of us) at a more "mature" age (same as you) and it is by far better than doing it in our early 20s!
We too wanted an elegant, intimate, memorable event. Yet we didn`t want to repeat our first "formal" weddings. We opted for a wonderful quaint 1800`s home with a parlor that held about 50 of our closest family and friends. We didn`t "break the bank" and it was everything we wanted. It was in early December at dusk, so we served warm cider on the large front porch as guests entered. There were lanterns hung in the lawn lighting the way to the door. The lighting was primarily candles inside, along with the warm glow of a fireplace. We had a small reception - a beautiful cake and beverages, then a few family and closest friends went to dinner afterward. We used a matted photo we took of ourselves as a guest book (now hanging in our home), and we purchased inexpensive snowflake ornaments to give to our guests as a thank you for attending.
I was told many times that the ceremony was seen as so memorable to everyone because of what we said - not what was done. We were fortunate enough to have a minister that helped us create the most amazing ceremony - from the vows to a special gift for our children and our mothers, to a unique hand ceremony, to an unexpected blessing from our parents. We were truly able to express what we meant to one other.
I would be happy to discuss any ideas with you. Please feel free to contact me.
Posted by Tracy; updated 07/05/07
