Wedding Big changes are afoot...

[darkeyesredshoes]

I haven''t been particularly active on the BWW board because my wedding always seemed so far away...a 2+ year engagement made all my planning seem a little premature.

Two weeks ago, my parents, FI, and I went to Nantucket to start doing some real research. We found the PERFECT venue, but when we started crunching the numbers we got a little depressed. Weddings in general involve spending a lot on one day, and Nantucket weddings seem to inflate the already over-inflated costs.

So, the other night FI and I started thinking about what really mattered to us, and we decided to scale down the guest list and move up the date. A lot. To this Columbus Day weekend.

I''m so excited, but I''m also a little baffled about how to go about planning this with such short notice! We''re only planning on having 14 guests (immediate family and a very few close friends), and the ceremony will be on the beach in Nantucket with dinner to follow at a wonderful restaurant. This way we''ll get the wedding we want, and we''ll have a huge picnic/BBQ next summer for the extended family to get together and celebrate.

So, advice? I figure Saturday is probably impossible for a photographer at this short notice, so would you lean towards Friday or Sunday (assuming we''ll spend Thursday through Monday in Nantucket) for the ceremony? How do I narrow down getting a florist for the few flowers we''ll need? What else am I missing that I''ll need to tackle ASAP?

 

[marchswallowbird]

I would go for Friday rather than Sunday. Most people can get away from weekday responsibilities more easily on a Thurs or Fri. than they can on a Monday (assuming they would need this extra day to get home after your wedding if you held it on Sunday).

What you are forgetting is a DRESS! Unless you already have one. And catering, unless the place you are holding the wedding is already doing all your catering.

 

[darkeyesredshoes]

Dress! I called my best friend and we''re going to see my number one choice this weekend. I figure (as long as I love it in person) I can get it from Pearl''s Place asap. I think it''s lovely and deconstructed and perfect for the beach.

 

[Blair138]

OMG GORGEOUS dress! Who is the designer? I LOVE that style! good luck with planning! I would say stick with a Friday-I''m sure you will be fine

 

[darkeyesredshoes]

Yay! Thanks for the advice. The dress is Demetrios Illusions #3077. I''m hopefully going to check it out this weekend.

I''ve checked with my friends as well and everybody seems to agree that Friday is the best date. I''ll update we finalize more plans! Calling the restaurant tomorrow to confirm that they can accommodate a party of 16...

 

[Amandine]

I agree, that dress is gorgeous!

 

[ahappygirl]

Woo hoo! Very exciting. I have a feeling your wedding will be perfect. LOVE that you are taking time to focus on what really matters to you and going for it! Giant kudos.

Beautiful dress - have fun dress shopping!

 

[miraclesrule]

Awesome dress!! My vote is for Friday too.
When my daughter has a vow renewal it will be on a beach with just a few close friends and family. I think it''s the best way to go for a wedding. Good choice!! We''ll be waiting for dress try on photos.

 

[darkeyesredshoes]

Thanks for all the input! I hope the dress looks as good in person, because I really don''t want to (or have time to) start looking for a dress from scratch. I''ll sneak pictures if I can this weekend!

Now I''ve come to a dilemma about photographers. I''m going to start a new post about it - please feel free to chime in!