Despite knowing that we are having a very small wedding, I still find the planning process overwhelming at times. There is so much information from Martha, The Knot, bridal magazines, websites, blogs, friends, family, co-workers, vendors, therapists. Even the nurse who took my blood pressure at last week's doctor visit had some input on my planning. The timelines, deadlines, count downs, questions, do this, do that... I have been ready to lose my mind. How about just doing it my way? Ass backwards.
Me and the F want the small wedding. In order to do that, we had to make some major cuts. We both come from very large families so the only way to make things clean and fair was to invite parents, grandparents, siblings and a few close friends. With "and guests" and 2 important vendors (officiant and photographer), we're up to 26 people total. On paper this was an easy decision, however emotionally it has been rough at times. We've received both positive and some negative feedback on our decision. We have had many round and round discussions about this, but always come back to wanting the small wedding. *Sigh* The dreaded cuts. Never easy - whether it's 26 guests or 350. Please tell me I am not alone with the icky feelings related to cuts.
After we had a starting point, then came finding a location for the ceremony and reception site. We immediately knew we were going to have it at The Whitney. I'm all about the details so I couldn't imagine having it anywhere else.
Me and the F want the small wedding. In order to do that, we had to make some major cuts. We both come from very large families so the only way to make things clean and fair was to invite parents, grandparents, siblings and a few close friends. With "and guests" and 2 important vendors (officiant and photographer), we're up to 26 people total. On paper this was an easy decision, however emotionally it has been rough at times. We've received both positive and some negative feedback on our decision. We have had many round and round discussions about this, but always come back to wanting the small wedding. *Sigh* The dreaded cuts. Never easy - whether it's 26 guests or 350. Please tell me I am not alone with the icky feelings related to cuts.
After we had a starting point, then came finding a location for the ceremony and reception site. We immediately knew we were going to have it at The Whitney. I'm all about the details so I couldn't imagine having it anywhere else.
I love old Detroit. I really wish I had a time machine so I could travel back to "good 'ol days". Though much of the city is in shambles and rampant with crime, there are still some incredible historic structures all in tact. So since time machines do not exist, my wedding will be as close as I get to going back a few decades.
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