It's a Date!

Sorry sweeties! I haven't been able to update for a few days. Since Tom and I live an hour apart, I usually get to spend most weekends at his house with his family. This weekend was especially crazy because I had a job interview test on two hours of sleep, toured potential reception venues, and we went house hunting. The fun planning of our wedding and after life (house hunting) has began all because we got the date we wanted from our priest! :) *twirling in bliss*


October 2nd, 2010 - ten two ten - 10/2/10...Ahh, what a beautiful date!

Since we've got an official date, we were able to get the chance to look at some potential wedding reception venues this weekend. One was a barn that was beautiful on the inside (very rustic) but unfortunately the set-up was the weirdest thing ever. The bar was in a completely different room, we could not have fit all of our guests on the main floor for dinner, and the dancing was upstairs. Awkward. Another place we visited was on Lake Nagawacka. It just wasn't for us with all of the children that will be attending the wedding, and it was SO WINDY. Yuck!

My favorite potential spot was county fair grounds up by where Tom's from. They had a cute "small animal barn" that would be large enough of a shelter and place if it were to rain the day of our wedding. Outdoor next to it was a huge, beautiful pond and bridge as well as a huge open space of land for putting up a tent. For $300, we'd have both spaces so we could decide a week or so before the wedding once we know what the weather would be like.

However, our hearts are set on taking a risk. We've always been the couple dating that goes out and does fun, new things every few weeks. (Rock climbing, the beach, amusement parks, etc.) So if I were to place a bet, I'd say it's an 90% chance we will be having it at a park. It's just beautiful and more intimate than the county fair grounds. Unlike the fair grounds, we wouldn't have to track all over for pictures. There's also a huge playground for children and a huge fire pit to warm up by. At the beginning of the trail leading up to the park there is even a sign that says "Where Memories Begin..." Seriously, how cute is that?!! I'm such a sucker for any photogenic spot!

We've got the park on hold until tomorrow, and some other big decisions to make regarding house hunting. It's getting more and more exciting every day!

Did you get a special feeling right away at the place you ultimately choose your reception, or did you take a safe route and choose something 2nd best but ended up loving (or hating) it?