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No pressure, No pressure (with pictures)

18 years ago

That's what I keep telling myself, anyway.

Remember my oldest son announced his engagement about a month ago. Last night they were out to watch the Super Bowl with us and casually mentioned that they'd like to have the wedding here. June 14th is the date. They are both very quiet and introverterd and want a small simple wedding. 35 to 40 people max. They're talking about a mid-morning wedding with a light lunch afterwards.

We live on 5 acres out in the country. It's the dairy farm that I grew up on. We own the building site, Dad sold the cropland back in 1999. I like to garden and it's very helpful that my brother owns a greenhouse but, I was really thinking of cutting back this year.

What use to be the granary we've converted into an art studio for DW. Attached to the back of it is my lath house. Just out of view to the left is a large sugar maple. That's where they want the ceremony. They'd like the lunch served in the studio and we'd set up chairs around the yard.

Here are a couple pictures from last years lath house.

{{!gwi}}

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But, what if it rains?

Ron

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Comments (15)

OklaMoni
18 years ago
Make a plan B!
Can the ceremony be done in the studio? Might be crowded, but it would be dry?

Or, have plenty of tarps, and cover the lath house if necessary?

Moni
ronm80
18 years ago
Your yard would be a beautiful place for a wedding and reception. Aren't the chances for rain slim in the morning and early afternoon. Here we almost never get rain until late afternoon in June. Gosh, if you would landscape my yard, you'll could have it here. We have been in a drought for years.
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grammahony
18 years ago
Maybe you can rent one of those large tents/canopy, that the sides can drop drown. Just in case the weather turns bad.
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Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
Wow that is a cool Art Studio. Love the Lath.

You think the snow will melt by June? LOL! How exciting, I love outdoor weddings.

Ron, I think I would rent a Tent, just in case. I'm sure flowers will not be a problem for you...better start those seedlings.

What fun!

Gayle
nodakgal
18 years ago
I'd love that! Your yard is beautiful!
I'd rent a small tent or canopy too, I doubt it will be hot, but some peeps can't take the sun on them. This way you'd be covered rain or shine!
dibby
18 years ago
What a beautiful place for a wedding!! Your flowers are wonderful and it looks so serene and peaceful, just the right atmosphere for a small intimate wedding. I hope you will keep us updated on the plans and I'll look forward to pictures when it happens.
lydia1959
18 years ago
I think a tent is in order too. You'll need to rent chairs too anyhow (although you may be able to borrow them from your church or another organization).

It's a lovely place for a wedding!
heather_on
18 years ago
WOW, your place is beautiful! No wonder they want the wedding there.
ntt_hou
18 years ago
Oh, I spot a kitty! You can tie a little rings pillow on the back of his neck for the wedding. It'd be beautiful!

Yes, I agree with everyone, get a tent in case it rains.

It will be beautiful and DO think "Lots of pressure!!!" (didn't you say, you'd do the opposite?)

It's going to be a small wedding, remember?!
nicki_in_niles
18 years ago
Take Heather_on's post and add my name to it!

:o)
trinitytx
18 years ago
I couldn't think of a nicer place for a family wedding. It is just homey and beautiful.
We want pictures!!

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susanjf_gw
18 years ago
oh i love the rustic look and it will make a fantastic setting for the wedding...

i'd change the menu to a brunch...i have a really good slow cooker cassarol that you wouldn't have to "mess" with since it cooks all night, lol...

i think i'd go for a tent, too...you never can trust spring/summer weather...(at least as for backup)

we had about 40 at dd2's destination wedding and it was a very managable guest list.

since the bride's family usually "do" the wedding, what do they think of the setting, etc?
LorifromUtah
18 years ago
When the date rolls around and the weather forecast is wet but not cold, rent some of those big gazebo type tents. If there's a possibility of cold weather it wouldn't hurt to have an alternate location...

Your yard is beautiful.

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glenda_al
18 years ago
Beautiful setting for an awesome wedding!
ronf_gw
Original Author
18 years ago
Thank you all for the compliments.
A large tent would make a lot of sense in case of rain.
we have not met the brides family yet. we'll have them out for a meal soon. Of course it will be difficult to get a "feel" for the setting this time of year. This is an old slide that I scanned but a much more accurate look for this time of year. But, most of it should be melted by June.

{{!gwi}}

Ron

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