I found the most *FABULOUS* venue that reminds me of my trip to Japan. It's rated one of the top Japanese gardens outside of Japan. I found a back-up Japanese garden in case the other one is too expensive or super-booked, because I'm totally in love with this idea. (I've been a huge fan of Japanese culture for a long time from art, customs, architecture, fashion, music, etc. - my trip to Tokyo during my internship was probably the most memorable experience of my life and I can't wait until I get to go back eventually). They're both a few hours from us. I know people who have been to both and have taken pictures and I've been looking at photos of other weddings that have taken place there on photographer's websites. I'm waiting for a free weekend for the two fo us to go visit (maybe next month).
He essentially told me to do what I wanted in terms of planning. He's been through the wedding thing once before and doesn't really care about the details.
Today, however, he informs me that he essentially sees it as the equivalent of going to Vegas to get married. Uhm - what? Because neither of us have any specific ties to that particular town and it has no meaning for us. I can't think of anywhere I'd want to get married in a town that fits his criteria. Where we met? First date? First kiss? Uhm - none of the above, please - not to mention those are all out of the way for everyone, including us. Regardless if we have it where we live or if we travel - the entire proposed (not asked yet) wedding party, both of our parents, and most of my family is from OOT/OOS so they're all going to have to travel to get there anyways! He has 1 cousin that lives in town and the rest of his family is OOT too (albiet closer than my family), with the exception of his parents (adjacent state) & sister (halfway across the country)
*headdesk*
/end rant
Formerly known as flutterbride2b