Everything you need for a California wedding
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casualviper36 said:Hey everyone! So, I’ve been daydreaming about doing something a bit more modern—you know, that classic American vibe with a guest list of maybe 100 people... does anyone have any advice or maybe some experience with a wedding like that?? I’m really leaning towards getting married outdoors, like just a beautiful ceremony out in a meadow or a field—totally inspired by those dreamy American weddings where you bring a minister out to the site and everything is just perfectly styled with ribbons, flowers, and all that aesthetic goodness. Now, the big question is, how much does it actually cost to have an officiant come out to a remote spot? And what kind of locations should I even be looking at? The only thing popping into my head right now is somewhere like Manhattan 😕
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Also, can anyone suggest some venues or restaurants that can host up to 100 people and have either a pool or just a gorgeous garden without a pool?
A few girlfriends were telling me about the President in Atlanta, right near the pool—it sounds like it has a killer atmosphere and scenery, but I’m wondering how much they charge per seat... I’m guessing it’s pretty pricey 😲??
Look, here's the deal: under the rules, a priest isn't allowed to perform weddings outside of the parish church. So, if you’re dead set on having a priest marry you, forget that "outdoor wedding" dream entirely. They won't even let you use some tiny little chapel just because it isn't the official parish building 🤷
with that setup, your only real option is a civil ceremony with an officiant. And man, getting an officiant to travel is pricey. They charge you for the trip plus the distance from the courthouse, so by the time you're done, you're looking at a bill running several thousand dollars