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Help! Planning a ver casual wedding!

mlb5484mlb5484
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So, originally, we were going to go all out with a traditional wedding, but since becoming engaged, things have changed and we are trying to buy a house. So of course we both agreed to a less expensive wedding. We canceled our reservations and are starting from scratch. I had the thought of getting married by a waterfall but the more I look into I realize they are so far away, the hike to get from car to waterfall would be too much in heels and it would be loud and would drown out the sound of the ceremony. So I'm writing to get advice. The ceremony will be only close family and reception is where everyone will be invited. I would love an outdoor wedding, our date is June 8. Anyone know of any good spots in Southern maine? Any advice? Thanks!
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Re: Help! Planning a ver casual wedding!

  • hcorr34hcorr34 member
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    edited December 2011
    Are you looking for ceremony or reception suggestions? 

    I never considered an outdoor reception, so I can't help you there.

    As for ceremonies - Look at some of the state parks in Southern Maine - depending on where you go, it can be free to a few hundred dollars.  Fort Williams, Fort Popham, Fort Allen Park - all are on the water.  I'm sure you could even get married on a beach somewhere for very little cost.  If you're talking about a pretty small number of people, you can probably get away with most locations without needing a permit.

    One word of caution based on the wedding I went to yesterday...I would use the term "immediate family" and not "close family" when describing who will be invited to your wedding.  From what I've heard, that term (close family) has caused some major hurt feelings with some family members who thought they were "close" to the bride, one being the God Mother, that were not invited to the private ceremony but will be invited to the reception in a few weeks.  Even if it's not immediate family, I think this bride could have saved some family drama from happening if she had used that term instead.
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  • mlb5484mlb5484
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you for the advice and we will definetly make sure we word it better. I think the wedding party will be small enough where we won't have to worry about reserving our place. I'd love to be traditional but owning a home is so much more important to us.
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  • chrispygalchrispygal
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    edited December 2011
    Depending on how far you want to go, you could try the covered bridge in Newry.  It's free, near water, and there are a TON of houses to rent up there. That time of year is an "off season" too so the rental prices are less expensive.  It's really pretty up there.
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