Okay, so this year's wedding season is winding down. It's been a wonderful year - like every year I see many of the same venues over and over... and many new and stunning venues too! Truly, the standbys are fine if a bride has no other options, but the new and inventive are always more memorable.
But with the exception of the handful of fall and winter brides and grooms out there, it is time for most of us to begin thinking about next year... Besides, if you are in that spot where "the question" is soon to be, but not yet popped, then you have no choice but to look toward next season!
With the news about the economy some might be concerned about the cost of the wedding - much less the wedding venue.
No need! Seriously. Most people have access to some open space. It might be their own yard. It might be a relatives yard. Perhaps someone has a small vineyard you can use.
No matter how ugly it might appear right now a little elbow grease and some imagination can create a real extraordinary wedding venue.
I've seen an old dirty barn swept and turned into a silken cathedral with fabric hung from the lofts to the floor.
I've seen an old horse pasture cleaned up, fresh grass planted, white chairs and tables arranged, turned into a storybook setting wedding venue - even the flower girl was led out on a miniature pony!
Clean up a field overlooking a creek - or perhaps just a view of the valley!
Use a backdrop of a stand of tall trees.
Really it's not that hard:
- Find a space that will accommodate your celebration.
- Use imagination to see past the weeds and debris.
- Plant grass, or lay a stone surface.
- Trim bushes, plant accent plants.
- Build / buy arbor or gazebo if desired.
- Rent chairs, tents.
- Have your garden wedding celebration.
It's much cheaper than renting a wedding venue and if you do it on your own property you get to benefit for years to come!
