Scouting A Wedding Venue: A Hole In One

As you all know...Cody and I spent our day going golfing. And since I possess a creative mind and am always interested in saving a penny I found myself particularly inspired. I wonder what it would be like to get married here, I thought to myself. Instantly, a plan came together.




The Venue:



It is a perfect place to begin my married life. The "family fun" is baked right in. You can basically smell it. Or, ah, maybe that smell was coming from the algae in the pond. Anyway! Now I just need a place to say my vows. I instantly began exploring the venue for the perfect backdrop.



As I made my rounds I saw this little place. One could say it possessed a certain amount of charm. I appreciated the front porch and the chain could easily be removed with the Jaws of Life. The Christmas lights hanging from the second story could add a natural glow. It had potential. But at the same time I just couldn't shake the feeling...





...it sort of looks like those houses in the middle of nowhere where people are killed. Maybe it's the yellow. It just feels a little off putting. I should keep looking.

The next place we came across was just no good. It's style was confusing part Arabian, part brick, part pink, it just wasn't working for me. It also looked a bit like an alien head. Moving on...

Next up was a more ethnic building. It resembled a Spanish Mission almost. The architecture was lovely, simplistic, white. But it was sort of dirty, dingy almost. Plus, let's face it, with all the white in the background I am likely to look like a floating head in the photos. Definitely not. I hope they have something else...

Then I came across this joint. I loved the water features, they added a nice soothing sound to the whole place. Cool, clear, water. And then it hit me: must pee. Oh dear. I can't be doing the dance up there during my ceremony and I sure as hell can't wear a diaper! What a loss! I thought, sighing.

And then: I saw it: I saw it! And oh my was it lovely! I mean, it is just what every little girl dreams of: a castle! It even had a cute little moat going all the way around it. It was perfect!

Everyone was in awe of the structure, I think number 16 was even welling up at the thought of my wonderful day. It is really a venue which touches lives, the envy of all...

And would you look at this, a built in aisle...

Well, it's actually a pretty long aisle. I may need a map. But that is no problem, if I get lost I can just hop over some of the shrubbery. I'm like a gazelle.

And get this! After the ceremony we can hold the reception on site. Viking Pizza anyone? It's the food of champions! And they even have this nifty umbrella in case the weather is poor. It should cover all the guests. I actually submitted a request to keep this umbrella for my future home. I think it is both unique and practical, a true gem.

So basically it is all settled. Now all I need is a fiance. And I'll be honest, this all may seem a little redneck. But so is he...

He has actually said several times that he would like to ride in to his wedding on a tractor (Lord help me)...perhaps a lawn mower would work for this site? I was also thinking that I could walk in with a bouquet of mini pencils and as the newlyweds walk into the reception we could walk through an archway of clubs held up by the bridal party. But I am open to suggestions... anyone?

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