We''re getting married with dinosaurs(!!)

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I''ve been struggling with how involved I want to get with BWW. I wasn''t *sure* if I wanted to share such intimate details with virtual strangers. But I''ve made such a great connection with so many of you. There are tons more that I''ve never even interacted with, but I still enjoy reading your posts and learning your insights.

It is my joy and pleasure to be able to share my reception facility with you all. I always wanted to get married in a museum, I never envisioned this particular facility, but once we saw it, we were floored. This is the reception sight of our dreams! Please share your thoughts and comments.

The Fernbank Museum of Natural Science in Atlanta, GA. Here''s the outside (the "SAM" seems to a couple''s personal monogram, it will obviously not be up at our reception!)

 

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This is where we''ll have our cocktail hour

 

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Finally a peak of the inside (and the dinosaurs!)

 

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The ceiling is domed glass, so it will have an element of bringing the outside in. They are also something like 85 feet high to accommodate the dinosaurs models.

 

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We will also have this outside terrace, not sure what we will do with it though..

 

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We''ve also booked the Star Room, which twinkles in a pretty blue! This area will be for the kids, they have large flat screen tvs for movies and such.

 

[SarahLovesJS]

Omg this is perhaps the coolest wedding location I have ever seen! And beautiful as well!

 

[mia1181]

Are you kidding? This is the most amazing venue ever! I love the star room! Thanks for sharing!

 

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One more pic of the Great Hall! It holds the largest dinosaur mock up in the world!

Hope you guys enjoyed the photos. I have more if desired

 

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SarahLovesJS thank you so much!! It means a whole lot. You''re one of the posters I was mentioning. I follow you in Around the World, I may not always agree with what you say but I enjoy reading your thoughtful opinions.

And mia1181 you always stick out in my head. You had the most beautiful wedding I''ve ever seen, and you eloped! If you say that its beautiful, then it really is a compliment!

 

[FrekeChild]

OMG!!!!I love your venue!!! It is absolutely gorgeous!!! And that star room is fantastic!

 

[SarahLovesJS]

Date: 10/18/2008 12:04:02 AM
Author: somehowcollide
SarahLovesJS thank you so much!! It means a whole lot. You''re one of the posters I was mentioning. I follow you in Around the World, I may not always agree with what you say but I enjoy reading your thoughtful opinions.


And mia1181 you always stick out in my head. You had the most beautiful wedding I''ve ever seen, and you eloped! If you say that its beautiful, then it really is a compliment!

Thank you! I am glad you don''t hate me after reading my ATW posts, haha!

I hope you don''t mind, but I showed FI some of the pics because I just thought it was so awesome. He concurred! Haha. Fellow history-liking people unite!

 

[Smurfysmiles]

its a good thing im not having my wedding there bc i think i would end up spending more time playing in the star room than at the actual reception hahah (shiny things take my attention...exhibit a. the little beauty on my finger It looks like it will be great, how exciting for you!

 

[SarahLovesJS]

Date: 10/18/2008 12:45:31 AM
Author: Smurfysmiles
its a good thing im not having my wedding there bc i think i would end up spending more time playing in the star room than at the actual reception hahah (shiny things take my attention...exhibit a. the little beauty on my finger It looks like it will be great, how exciting for you!

Haha me too! I would be ooooh stars!

I love stars and the night sky, so beautiful.

 

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FrekeChild Thank you so much! I will take the compliment graciously as I''ve swooned at your shoe collection for quite a while now

Lol, SarahLovesJS no hating on my part. I admire that you stand up for yourself eloquently! I am also flattered that you showed your FI

My boy likes it too, maybe more than me!

Smurfysmiles I have been following your story, and wow! you''re getting married. I am excited for you as well! Ooh, you know, I could use your help! I will give you a few minutes and see if you come back to this thread, if not, I''m sending you a shout out!!

 

[EricaR]

What a cool location! I''ve got to make sure that my FI doesn''t see this or he''ll be asking to get married with the dinosaurs, too!

 

[Dandi]

No WAY!!! That is the coolest idea ever!!!!!!! What a memorable occasion it will be!! AHHHH I''m jealous!!!

 

[allycat0303]

I really love dinosaurs. One of the biggest highlights of my life was the museum of natural history. I love your venue, it looks wonderful. I think the guests will too.

 

[Nocturnius]

Dancing with dinosaurs. Freaking. Sweet.

I like how it''s unique, but still elegant.

 

[Kellybell]

OMG!! One of my good friends got married at the Fernbank last October. It was GORGEOUS...she got married on the outside terrace, held her cocktail hour there as well, and then had her reception in the main room (with the dinosaurs). It was great! You are going to have an amazing wedding. The only suggestion I can give, having been to this wedding, is that the high ceilings in the main room can make speaches a little difficult to hear. Other than that, it is a gorgeous location. Congrats!

 

[luvthemstrawberries]

Haha, isn''t it awesome to have so many people to bounce ideas off of? I guess it''s kind of a weird thought at first to be sharing with complete strangers, but everyone on here is nothing but nice and helpful - I love it! So much info too.

The venue is so cool!! I love the star room too - haha I think I''d use it for the adults!!

How did you find it, or what made you decide on this vs. a more "traditional" venue? And just curious (you don''t have to answer if you don''t want to) - do museums tend to be less expensive than the more traditional places?

 

[MissManna]

That is the coolest wedding reception location EVER. I''m jealous there will be no dinosaurs at my reception. Mine is in Santa Claus, IN. So at least I''ll have an abundance of Santa on my side... I can''t wait to see the pictures after you''re married!

 

[CDNinNYC]

Ohhhhh, I absolutely love it! Such a great choice! Please post more photos; I''d love to see them!

 

[BeachRunner]

Your wedding is going to be beautiful in such a unique location!! Your photographer is going to have a field day in that place!!

Congrats!

 

[iheartscience]

That is so rad! I wish I had a museum like that near me!

 

[bee*]

What a cool place to have your wedding!! Brilliant idea!

 

[meresal]

How neat!! That is such a cool venue!!

 

[Smurfysmiles]

Date: 10/18/2008 1:05:30 AM
Author: somehowcollide

Smurfysmiles I have been following your story, and wow! you''re getting married. I am excited for you as well! Ooh, you know, I could use your help! I will give you a few minutes and see if you come back to this thread, if not, I''m sending you a shout out!!

What''s shakin? Do you need help with a monogram or some sort of graphic design thing? Let me know!

 

[CrownJewel]

what a cool venue!! i''m really glad you are sharing the details of your wedding, because YOUR VENUE IS SO AWESOME!! i hope you''ll share lots and lots and lotslotslots more. i cannot wait to see your plans for this place, flowers, centerpieces, etc. hurry and get married already so we can see the wedding photos.

really, i can''t wait for more photos. what else have you got?

 

[princesss]

SO COOL!

Oh my goodness, I don''t think I''ve ever seen a cooler venue.