Matt and I had a very full weekend of wedding planning. Warning: This is the point in this post where half of you should just click “Unsubscribe” while you’re ahead. I’m sorry, but it has already happened. I’ve turned into a crazy wedding lady, which translates into a crazy wedding blogger, and there’s nothing you can do to reverse it. If I had my way, I would set our wedding date for two weeks from now because I seriously don’t think I can keep up with this little brain for an entire year. It’s spinning! Venues! Colors! Chairs! Dresses! Weeeeee! (No really, someone please get me a sedative.)
Anyway, so Matt and I looked at venues this weekend and I think I found The One, but Matt says I think everything is The One and I guess it’s kinda true. When I see something I like, my mind is like OK, with this, we can do this and this and OMG THIS. Let’s write the check RIGHT THIS MINUTE. And Matt’s always like calm down, crazy lady, let’s weigh the pros and cons blah blah blaaaaaaaah. Then usually, a few days later, I fall head over heels for something completely different.
But for today, I’m very much in love with one particular venue. You guys, if things work out, we would get married under a tree! It’s kinda weird because Matt and I are not really “tree people” (we’re much more “couch and laptop people”) but I dunno, when we saw this place, we were like yeah, this could totally work.
We’re not done searching, but it’s a big comfort knowing that there’s at least one place that excites us (and fits our budget, size requirements and all that other stuff). Here, just for fun, is some tree inspiration.
Treehouse reception via Brookelyn Photography
Invitations via Rifle
Backyard reception via Once Wed
25 responses so far ↓
1 Fred // Oct 5, 2009 at 12:19 am
You guys should dress up as Tarzan and Jane!
2 Kitty // Oct 5, 2009 at 2:26 am
I totally agree with Fred. :)
3 SoMi's Nilsa // Oct 5, 2009 at 9:37 am
You know, brides are crazy no matter what they do. Either you’re crazy for diving in so quickly to the planning. Or you’re crazy for being more of a free spirit and not worrying about that stuff. I say eff what everybody expects of you and have fun. ON YOUR TERMS. After all, many many years from now you may or may not remember these people with their opinions, but you will definitely remember this very special time in your life!
4 SinoSoul // Oct 5, 2009 at 9:49 am
Brides are crazy because the grooms let the brides get crazy. I did all the planning for our (non) wedding. She just sat back and enjoyed the show. Women have no better taste in men when it comes to this ridiculousness. The shutting of Modern Bride is a testament to the fact.
5 m@ // Oct 5, 2009 at 10:26 am
I’m going to agree with SinoSoul, here. Let me take the reigns and run with it. It will be the most beautiful wedding a long time ago in a galaxy far far away.
6 darleene // Oct 5, 2009 at 10:37 am
Heheh, Michelle, it sounds like Matt is keeping you within sane range. That’s a good thing! Even beyond wedding planning!
7 Angie in Texas // Oct 5, 2009 at 12:10 pm
awesome theme!
8 jimaiemarie // Oct 5, 2009 at 2:06 pm
this theme is too cool! I have never even heard of someone doing this and THAT is awesome.
9 Maxie // Oct 5, 2009 at 2:33 pm
that place is beautiful… but what if a bird poops on your head!
10 Deanna // Oct 5, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Here’s an idea to help you have some direction. :)
I found myself overwhelmed with all the choices and how my wedding could have so many different themes, feels, directions, etc.
So! I sat down one evening and put together a set on this website to give me some kind of direction. You could put a few together and pick what you like. It should help ease your mind a little bit.
Here’s my set: http://www.polyvore.com/coco-cola_wedding_palette/set?id=11172792
http://www.polyvore.com/
And this site is amazing with helping pick colors!
http://www.colourlovers.com/
Have fun and good luck. :) I’m super geeked about hearing all the updated. But then again, I’m in wedding land with you right now.
11 katelin // Oct 5, 2009 at 4:30 pm
okay getting married under a tree would be all sorts of gorgeous! i’m so excited for your planning, seriously though, you’ll be all planned before i am at this rate, haha.
12 Victoria // Oct 5, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Congratulations! I just happened upon your blog and love it so far. It must be the excitement in the bytes!
13 Elaine // Oct 5, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Ooh, you should have the reception in a GIANT TREEHOUSE. Eh, eh?
14 Alice // Oct 5, 2009 at 7:25 pm
oooo…..throw in some Costa Rica fun and say I do while ziplining? You two are too cute!
15 julieann // Oct 5, 2009 at 11:37 pm
ohhhh cute!! the tree theme is super romantic
or maybe tropical tree theme!
16 andhari // Oct 6, 2009 at 11:52 am
Woooow this is a unique theme, so much cooler than the usual beach-ey kinda wedding!:)
17 Connie // Oct 6, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Hi! I just saw your “crazy lady” post via blogher and thought I’d check it out (ps- that’s my pet name for my mom, crazy lady =) Anyway, I love it so far and can’t wait to hear more about wedding plans!
18 Michelle // Oct 6, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Hahahaha, you’re not crazy! It’s just a special day for the both of you! It’s a celebration for the two of you!
19 carissa // Oct 6, 2009 at 2:19 pm
can i wear a sexy tarzan outfit for the after party?
20 Nina // Oct 6, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Okay, so Matt’s comment totally made me crack up.
Also, Charlie and I got married under a tree. It was beautiful and I loved it. I’m very much a fan of outdoor weddings. It comes out better in pictures too. :)
21 Chris A. // Oct 7, 2009 at 12:18 am
Holy crap! Congrats Michelle!
22 jenny // Oct 7, 2009 at 12:42 am
Two words: tarzan swing.
23 Mel @ Just Fine Just Dandy // Oct 7, 2009 at 5:20 pm
I haven’t said yet, but CONGRATS!!!
24 nicoleantoinette // Oct 7, 2009 at 9:05 pm
I vote for getting married under a couch and a laptop.
A tree is a good second, though. For sure.
25 Tim // Oct 12, 2009 at 11:51 am
I know i’m late to the comment party, but… are ewoks included in the treetop wedding?
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