I don't have any really, and my sister who would normally help me with this stuff is having a difficult pregnancy so I don't want to bother her. So I need you ladies to be my girls and help me work some things out
We are having a very small DIY wedding. We both wanted small and intimate, so we are only having up to 20 guests, a third of them children. We are having it at a local historical site that has great meaning for my family and at the site there is a monument, museum, and an play park area. Then there is touring the historical site and learning about the different areas. We are so very happy with this choice as our venue.
We want a morning/lunch wedding and I am trying to figuring out timing. I think I want to start the ceremony at 11. I'm not sure when to start the reception though. I want to leave plenty of time for photos, and the reception is on site so there is no need to drive anywhere. I was thinking the reception would start at 1? Or should I even include an exact time? I want to say our vows, pictures with everyone, then right to the reception.
And then for the reception, I can't decide on some of the details. Do we have music? We aren't a dancing family and so it would only be background music. The venue has a sound system, so should I just burn a CD with music? I can't even imagine picking out an hour+ worth of music to burn though! So many choices.
I can't decide on wedding cake flavor either. I'm not actually a cake eater. I like cookies and pastries if anything. Cheesecake is always the best food ever though. I considered doing a cheesecake for the wedding cake but I really want that traditional look and the cake cutting picture!
I'd love to hear any advice or opinions!