Everything you need for a California wedding
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bluesailor9 said:My dear friends,
It is such a pleasure reading through your posts; I’m truly glad this community exists.
I am also getting married this year, though we’ve only just begun the whirlwind of planning. If all goes according to our vision, we hope to officially tie the knot this coming September.
That said, I’ve run into a bit of a dilemma. I suffer from quite a severe case of claustrophobia, and frankly, the idea of being stuck in a banquet hall makes me incredibly uneasy. My heart is set on an outdoor ceremony—somewhere open and airy, perhaps a sprawling meadow, a vineyard, or an orchard out in the California countryside. Does anyone have any suggestions for potential venues or specific local regulations I should be aware of? Truly, any ideas, advice, or even a little guidance would be immensely appreciated.
Thanks in advance to you all.
Well, it all kind of depends on how many people you're thinking and what vibe you want for the wedding/party, right?
If you're going for something "modern" with a smaller guest list, you could always just rent a massive vacation house that has a huge yard, a pool, and all that stuff.
Here are some cool weddings I've been to so far that might give you some ideas:
- Castillo de San Marcos
- Getty Villa
- The White House
- The Breakers
- A Cruise ship (swimming, lunch, partying)
- A vacation rental up in Malibu (far from neighbors, killer views, big courtyard, a huge indoor space just in case it rains, and a pool)
...you just have to keep in mind that the weather can be super unpredictable, especially in September, so you might get hit with a downpour and you definitely need a backup plan to tuck everyone away indoors.
Update: my bad, I assumed you were in San Francisco so I was suggesting spots around the SF area.