We're pretty confident about the location now. And it's not where we mentioned before. We recently visited Rhodes Ranch and fell in love. The pricing is reasonable; the property is gorgeous and the ceremony and reception can be at the same place now! I can't wait until the one year mark when we can actually start setting things in stone!
http://www.rhodesranchgolf.com
9.27.2011
9.14.2011
Earning Money for the Wedding
One thing that Lisa didn't mention from this past weekend that went on was that we went to one of the country clubs we were looking at (though have decided is out of our price range) and we won a second round of golf. This round of golf is just for two people, as opposed to the four people for the other round we won. We decided to try to sell it, like the first one, even though we haven't sold the first one yet. We were able to sell it for $150 today, and selling it has gotten me really excited. This is the first big payment that we've put into the savings fund we have going (though we've racked up a decent amount just in change and the occasional small bills) and as much as I am not excited about spending the money, I am excited about what we're doing with the money.
As far as what's happening in the next week for us, we don't have too much wedding related coming up, except for our visit to another location which we might use for the reception. We scheduled a personal appointment at the location, so it'll be interesting to see how it plays out.
As far as what's happening in the next week for us, we don't have too much wedding related coming up, except for our visit to another location which we might use for the reception. We scheduled a personal appointment at the location, so it'll be interesting to see how it plays out.
9.11.2011
Some things we're looking into
So I know Spring of 2013 is way far away, but there are just so many things to consider and so many choices out here in Vegas. We've started scoping out some of our options. Here's a few tentative decisions we've made:
Ceremony: At Spring Mountain Ranch. (http://parks.nv.gov/smr.htm) It's outdoors, beautiful and affordable. Some of the downsides are that we can't book it until January 2013, we have to set everything up ourselves and it has a stage and lighting building in the ceremony lawn (which doubles as the Super Summer Theatre during the summer). But Josh and I are pretty sure about this one.
Reception: Is a little more open right now, we are looking into smaller hotels, convention centers and community ballrooms.
Food: We are thinking about having it catered by Olive Garden. The thought is to serve it family style. Have 3-5 pastas on a lazy susan on each table.
Other: We definitely want a photo booth. That will double as guest favors and a way for them to sign in.
We were also thinking of making the centerpieces and having those be given away, along with the pasta bowls. We're thinking neither of those will have to match. I like the thought of the tables looking a little more eclectic rather than super fancy.
There is so much we have to look into, and plan, but these are just a few of the things we think would really work for us.
I'd also like to put out there if you or someone you know does a wedding service (i.e. flowers, D.J., caters, officiant, ANYTHING) and you can help us out, please let us know!
We're open to any suggestions you may have, so feel free to make comments! Just remember, we are trying to do a really nice, fairly big wedding on a small budget. Which, if you know me, I think I can totally accomplish!
Ceremony: At Spring Mountain Ranch. (http://parks.nv.gov/smr.htm) It's outdoors, beautiful and affordable. Some of the downsides are that we can't book it until January 2013, we have to set everything up ourselves and it has a stage and lighting building in the ceremony lawn (which doubles as the Super Summer Theatre during the summer). But Josh and I are pretty sure about this one.
Reception: Is a little more open right now, we are looking into smaller hotels, convention centers and community ballrooms.
Food: We are thinking about having it catered by Olive Garden. The thought is to serve it family style. Have 3-5 pastas on a lazy susan on each table.
Other: We definitely want a photo booth. That will double as guest favors and a way for them to sign in.
We were also thinking of making the centerpieces and having those be given away, along with the pasta bowls. We're thinking neither of those will have to match. I like the thought of the tables looking a little more eclectic rather than super fancy.
There is so much we have to look into, and plan, but these are just a few of the things we think would really work for us.
I'd also like to put out there if you or someone you know does a wedding service (i.e. flowers, D.J., caters, officiant, ANYTHING) and you can help us out, please let us know!
We're open to any suggestions you may have, so feel free to make comments! Just remember, we are trying to do a really nice, fairly big wedding on a small budget. Which, if you know me, I think I can totally accomplish!
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