I live in a lake community. There is a lovely beach within walking distance of my house which is in my favorite place in the whole world. My sweetie and I have been working together to make this place "ours".
I'm trying to figure out if we could get married on the beach at the lake, then walk the processional (recessional?!) back to our house for the reception.
I have a HUGE wrap around deck so plenty of room for tables and I have 3 sets of sliding doors that open into a very open floor plan inside. I'm guessing we'd have about 25-50 people. I can put a tent and dance floor out in my backyard. It would be perfect. I just don't know if that would work. Sound ok?
Second, I'm picturing him in a button down shirt and khakis. He's not a tux kind of person and I'm not either.
I will wear a white or off white dress (haven't figured that out yet) and probably will have the girls of the family as my attendants (6 girls between us ages 6 yrs to 22 years) if I have any at all.
Soooo what kind of dress would be appropriate?! Most of the "informal" dresses Ive looked at still look too formal for a button down shirt and khakis. No?! I'm so clueless.
We wouldn't want to make a big production out of it. No showers etc. If I had my way we'd elope but I know our friends and family would have a tizzy. We love them and they are very happy for us and would love to share in it with us.
He and I are very simple people. We are no frills, though I consider myself quite girly.
I'm kind of excited about the prospect of planning this.