Wedding planning...

Tim HATES wedding planning. And I want the help. Most girls would love to hear "Whatever you want", but I hate it. I need his input. He would love to elope and throw a party when we get back; I'm seriously considering that. Anyway, I was getting super stressed a while ago with just thinking of all the money we would need for my dream wedding...you know, the one you envision yourself having ever since you were a kid? Well, if I got what I wanted, we'd be spending almost $5000 on the location alone. $5000! Even if we had that money, what a waste to spend for one day, and that ONLY includes the location fee, nothing else. So yes, I'd been stressed trying to figure out how to alter my dream wedding so we stay in budget. Tim sat down with me and talked for like an house about wedding plans. It was just what I needed. Granted, I think I'll be slightly stressed until after the wedding is over, but him just giving some input helped me refocus on what's important about that day: him and I. 

Also, last month we found our reception location, so I can breathe a sigh of relief about that:

It's at a local state park; and from 8am-10pm, we can rent it for only $100!!! WHAT?????!!!!!! It comes with 16 picnic tables; and there's two fireplaces, one on each end. And I love all the lights. All the side doors can be rolled up to show the beautiful view:

This is where all the food will be set up, and there's an area right outside that open area where we'll set up the grill for the burgers and hot dogs.

I am super excited! I had always wanted a big white tent with lights around it or a reception in a barn. This is a mixture of both. I'm wanting a very relaxed wedding and reception. I think this will help. Now if only we could find a ceremony site!