Off-Topic: Help me get married

You guys make a cute couple, congratulations!

I've been engaged for nearly a year and a half now and I just can't get my mind around planning a wedding. I think a drive thru chapel may be in my future. I bet you will have beautiful wedding photos in Napa! If I ever did get it together to have a wedding, I'd just like to have some nice photos from it. 

Anyway!!! Congrats!

Lindsey

Congrats to you both! Just make sure it's FUN for you...It is YOUR day as a couple--don't get stressed about it and people will have a good time if you are...I think big formal weddings are highly overrated, just make it reflect your style! And I think it's fine to have it be adults-only and on a weekday--out of town people will find a way if you give them plenty of notice.  Napa will be gorgeous in late September!

Lizanne

First off, MANY MANY CONGRATS! Second, I agree with the others that say this day is for YOU guys. My husband and I were married at the JOP, on a Tuesday, on my 18th birthday, with a small reception afterwards. lol We have been married for over 10 years now. It's not about what makes everyone happy. It's about you two making that life long commitment to each other. I say adults only is fine. And like the others have said, plenty of notice for a weekday. Typically, I believe a save the date card is sent out 6 months in advance, with a formal invitation 6 weeks in advance. Again, I'm not sure, but this is about you guys. Make it your own. Again, congrats!

OH and by the way, I've been wanting to tell you that my husband and I LOVE Chowder, so your avatar is AWESOME! haha

Thanks Lizanne!

just wanted to put out there too..congratulations!!  I agree...you do what you want.  If you really put a whole lot of consideration for everyone else, you'll end up unhappy b/c there is  always someone with an opinion on how things should be, etc.  You make this day about you and your partner and what you guys want.  I also agree..if you make it a week day/night ceremony, those who want to be there will make it happen.  Some folks just can't time off from work, so forgive them. :)  I wish you and your partner decades of happiness. God Bless you both! :)

I can't add much.....my wedding was in my living room and via webcast for our family and friends, since they are scattered all over and we didn't want to have to spend our wedding evening entertaining people at a reception.  Selfish, I know, but it was MUCH more fun to get straight to the wedding night.  

What I can add here is my congratulations!  Your husband to be is a very lucky man!

Haha!  Very funny!!  Thanks :)

My brother in Montana got married on a Monday to help fray the costs.  They used a resort type venue that is a couple hours away from where they live.  Family had to fly in and a lot of the guests stayed at least one night, if not two.  Honestly, it was a great time for everyone and new friends were made.   

Have the wedding where and when you want.  Don't ask anyone if they agree, just do what you want.  Your loved ones will be happy to make it.  They may grumble about taking time of work or whatever, but it's your day, not theirs.  I thought it was weird that my brother's wedding was on a Monday but when all was said and done, it was great. 

Good luck to you.

Thanks!!!

I won't repeat everyone else!  It is your day and do what you want.

This is fantastic and congratulations to both of you!