Jessica Getting Married: The Search Begins

If there’s anything you guys should know right off the bat it’s that we did not meet with a bunch of different vendors while putting together our wedding. We did most of our research online and then met with as few vendors as possible. Well, it was no different with the search for our ceremony venue.

There were three different venues we looked at online, two that could be used for the ceremony and reception and one that would only be available for the ceremony. We had been to a wedding at one of these venues and knew that we loved it but we researched other venues anyway because there were some logistical concerns. I’ll reveal where we chose in my next post but first let’s take a look at our three options and their pros and cons:

First up, the Lodge at Table Rock Park:

Upstairs at the Lodge

Downstairs at the Lodge

Isn't the inside gorgeous? Just wait until you see the outside:

The Lodge - I could just imagine our guests enjoying some adult beverages and playing cornhole on the porch

I'm in love with the patio at the Lodge. Look at all of those french doors!

Need more convincing? Check out the view:

View of the mountains from the porch of the Lodge

Pros: Cheap, gorgeous, outdoor space, fits with our soon-to-be revealed theme and overall feel that we're looking for, available for ceremony and reception

Cons: Too small for our larger than expected guest list

Up next is Fred W. Symmes Chapel otherwise known as "Pretty Place." Why is it called Pretty Place?

Because it's pretty

Wedding at Pretty Place

Would love to have pictures like this. Swoon!

Pros: Has an outdoor feel but is covered so rain isn't an issue, GORGEOUS, fits well with our theme

Cons: Not the cheapest, ceremony only and quite a drive from any potential reception venues

The last place we looked into was Greenbrier Farms. This place is really cool and became a major contender when I started to fall in love with the idea of getting married under a tree in a field. Kind of like this:

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Bonus? Their reception location was very barnesque which I loved. They're also an operating farm so it would be a farm-to-table reception which intrigued me.