Hi Everyone
Today I went for a drive in the country to show my fiance where my Grandpa's cottage was. (My dad and his family built the cottage/house and when my grandma passed away in 2002 my grandpa sold it, 50 years and he couldn't bear to live in the same house without her).
We found out it was for sale. We are in no financial situation to be purchasing a house... not to mention it is about 45 minutes out in the country - BUT I had an overwhelming idea that maybe we could reach out to the owners to rent the land for a day or two and have our wedding there. It just feels so right, and I was in tears as I stood and looked at the place that was my second home growing up as a child - I can just imagine my dad's face when he hears we could get married there. It's a beautiful cottage with lots of land and a deck over looking the river... it really is PERFECT. We'd only be having 12 guests - it wouldn't be a large party or anything - just a very simple day with our immediate families.
My question: How do I go about sending an e-mail to the real estate agent asking if he can pass along the message to the owners. What should I say? Should I immediately offer X amount of money? I wanted to attach a picture of me as a child at the cottage just so they know I'm serious - but does that seem desperate? I really need to make a good impression in this e-mail to make it a serious possibility, my heart is telling me this is right.
Thanks so much