Am I worried about any friends of family being able to attend? If so, I'd pick Napa. Otherwise, I might go with Hawaii, but Napa is easier and cheaper to get to if you are trying to accommodate guests, and I love Napa weddings. Also, am I pregnant in this hypothetical? If so, I would probably try to avoid a really long flight.
I am 99.99999999% sure that he will propose soon though. He asked me last night about where I would possibly like to get married. Ideally, we've talked and we want to be married shortly before the baby is born.
I just looked up your due date on the sticky . I probably axe Hawaii given that it sounds like you will be at least 30+ weeks along. A long flight could be really uncomfortable at that point.
I am 99.99999999% sure that he will propose soon though. He asked me last night about where I would possibly like to get married. Ideally, I want to be married shortly before the baby is born.
Well you know you can't create a post like this without people making assumptions, especially since you didn't explicitly say he didn't ask. Stop toying with us!
I'll make it well known when I have a ring on my finger! Sorry for toying with your emotions!
I'd choose Kauai because I love Hawaii (who doesn't?) even though it is pricey. In fact we did get married in HI (Maui) in early June just after Memorial Day with only about 20 people (purposely), mainly our immediate family, who all happily turned it into a vacation. It was perfect - the location, weather, guests. It was not too crowded there yet either with summer vacationers. Kauai over Lanai though because I think there would be more to do. Kauai is my fave island but I liked the options on Maui better and a bunch of our guests were HI first-timers.
Post by vanillacourage on Jan 29, 2013 23:09:02 GMT -5
I wouldn't plan a DW to Hawaii for 30+w pregnant. One relatively small complication and your OB could nix such a long flight, and then what? (For both you and people who have already booked the trip to attend)
I would plan whatever is going to be the closest/easiest, and take a fabulous trip for your first anniversary.
As much as I love Hawaii, I would avoid it as a destination wedding location if we were including any family or friends. It's a hike, and can be expensive. I would hate for someone to be unable to attend due to time constraints or finances.
I don't mean to be a debbie downer but are you guys rushing into this because of the baby? I would love for things to work out for you but the worrywart in me says proceed with caution.
With that aside, I would choose Hawaii if you weren't pregnant. We got married in Maui and loved it. But, considering the pregnancy, I would go with a shorter, more accessible flight. I would also consider who else you want to be there and if they have any limitations. Good luck!
I think a lot depends on how many people you're inviting, and of those who are necessary attendees, whether they have travel difficulties, budget limitations (if you aren't paying for their trip), time off, where they're coming from, etc. Having a an 85 year old grandma in Brooklyn make it to Central Park is much easier than having her take a 10-hour flight to Oahu and then an inter-island flight to Lanai. But if grandma is coming from LA, Central Park may be just as hard. If you let us know more about the guest list and key players, we can have better suggestions.
The 30 weeks thing may be a good point though too...
Also, if your guest list is more than a handful, less than 5 months notice (probably way less than that by the time you actually book) may make it hard for people to rally. They may already have travel plans for June.
If you are thinking mostly along the lines of Kauai or Napa or Lanai, Central Park is very different. It kind of sticks out to me as not fitting what you're looking for. But that's probably the one that is easiest for you and your family and friends to plan on short notice.
I've been to the Casa Marina and it's nothing special. It was a low-end Westin rebranded as a Waldorf-Astoria.
This is great to know. It looked really nice online! Do you know of any nicer places in Key West?
I would recommend the Ocean Key Resort in KW, we had a fabulous experience with our wedding there. I would also look into Little Palm Island, which is a private island resort owned by the same company and is located a little further up in the keys.
I don't mean to be a debbie downer but are you guys rushing into this because of the baby? I would love for things to work out for you but the worrywart in me says proceed with caution.
With that aside, I would choose Hawaii if you weren't pregnant. We got married in Maui and loved it. But, considering the pregnancy, I would go with a shorter, more accessible flight. I would also consider who else you want to be there and if they have any limitations. Good luck!
I know this sounds cliche, but I have never been more certain about anything in my life. I truly feel like I have met the person that I was always supposed to be with. For the first time in my life, I am ok with just being me. I can't explain how happy I am and how lucky I feel. I know it sounds crazy, but I just know.....probably the same way that deep down I knew (when I was walking down the aisle, although I tried to stuff it down and pretend that I didn't know) that my first marriage wasn't going to last. That said, I'm continuing to see my therapist and we are actually going to start seeing someone together, not for any problems, but just to help us discuss any things that we might not have thought of.
I think a lot depends on how many people you're inviting, and of those who are necessary attendees, whether they have travel difficulties, budget limitations (if you aren't paying for their trip), time off, where they're coming from, etc. Having a an 85 year old grandma in Brooklyn make it to Central Park is much easier than having her take a 10-hour flight to Oahu and then an inter-island flight to Lanai. But if grandma is coming from LA, Central Park may be just as hard. If you let us know more about the guest list and key players, we can have better suggestions.
The 30 weeks thing may be a good point though too...
Also, if your guest list is more than a handful, less than 5 months notice (probably way less than that by the time you actually book) may make it hard for people to rally. They may already have travel plans for June.
If you are thinking mostly along the lines of Kauai or Napa or Lanai, Central Park is very different. It kind of sticks out to me as not fitting what you're looking for. But that's probably the one that is easiest for you and your family and friends to plan on short notice.
Guest list would more than likely look something like this:
Parents (mine would probably fly from Chicago, his from Minneapolis) Grandmothers (mine coming from Chicago and his coming from Detroit)- we each have 1 grandma and both are in good health Siblings (1 of mine is in high school and the other grad school, both in WI, his brother and his wife live in Minneapolis) Best friends-probably limited to 10 (mine mostly from Chicago and New York, his mostly from New York and Minneapolis) Lena and her family would come from Chicago Maybe cousins (?)- I am only close to 2, but would more than likely have to invite them all
I do like NY just for ease. V and others, do you know of any hotels/venues that have outdoor space? I just don't see myself getting married in a ballroom (not that I have enough guests to justify one anyway).