Decisions, decisions...

So I am having a terribly difficult time getting rid of my "wedding brain". I've tried to be better and not mention it on a daily basis because lets face it; we're 2 years out and I don't need to burn myself or anyone else out just yet. Grant did contact the church (woot, woot!) so I feel better about that now. I'm just a person who likes dates and calenders and to schedule stuff. Seriously, I have at least 5 different calenders and numerous other planning essentials for my every day life. You should see my teaching lessons, it's a bit scary. Some call it anal, I call it me. Haha.

Anyway, I am SUPER excited that Grant has agreed that we should look at some places this summer as far as a venue goes. I am having a tough time narrowing it down to a few places to visit. Being that I'm 2ish hours away from Mt. Airy and he is in Morgantown for the summer I want to choose the places that I like the most to visit since due to work/school etc we never have enough time to do everything. Basically I'm going to use this blog, and probably a few more, to post pictures and the ups-downs of each place that way it is all in one place and whatnot. Feedback is wonderful, so if you have an opinion or thought of a place feel free to share it :-)

Ok, lets start with one of my very favorites,
Strong Mansion at Sugarloaf Mountain

Receptions are usually held outside in the tent. I think this wonderful place has so many wonderful opportunities for GREAT pictures. Also in using an outside location as colorful and well landscaped it cuts down on decorations and things of that sort. So I see it as a money saver. Another nice thing about this location is that the tent is on a patio so it isn't in the grass where ladies in heels would be sinking and it wouldn't be muddy. Oh, and the tent sides come down in case of rain or they can be left open in fair weather. Here's a few more pics courtesy of their website:





Next, Linganore Winecellers
This place is fun because it is in restored barn. Also, guests can tour the vineyard during the down time between the wedding and reception. I thought that was pretty neat. Then perhaps we won't feel so rushed after the wedding to get pictures over with. Pictures at the vineyard would be pretty too. The downside to this place is that they can only serve wine. Well, to me that isn't a downside but I know a few people that it would be. For some reason their site has decided that I can't copy and paste pictures so here is a link to their pdf. http://www.linganorewines.com/PDF/LinganoreFlyer.pdf

3rd, the Gudelsky Environmental Education Center.
I think this place is pretty nifty looking. It has outdoor areas that guests can go to and is "green". I like the wood floors and the large windows. Lots of natural light.


If you check out their pdf they have some better pictures that I can't copy into here.
http://www.hcconservancy.org/rental_brochure_lo_res.pdf

Rose Hill Manor Park
Rose Hill Manor Park is a great area, you rent different lots around the Manor so a tent would be required which isn't included in the fee. This is again another site that doesn't have many pictures. Whats iffy about this place is the bathrooms, I need some more info on what can be used.


Another place Grant's mom mentioned is Montgomery Country Club
While I do not have very much information this is another place that looks nice. I am defiantly interested in finding out more and seeing some more pictures. Why websites don't include more pictures I'm not sure. Silly numpties. The nice thing about this is that it's inside which = air conditioning, defiantly a bonus since we are thinking June.




I believe that's enough for now. It's time to start on dinner, yippie! So any thoughts or favorites be sure to share. Have a wonderful evening!