The tardiness of this post should in no way be considered a reflection of my happiness regarding the topic.
One of the problems with getting married in California is that space is a premium. And goodness but the holders of pretty places know it.
We looked up and down the coast, and towards and away from the coast. The reality is that I really wanted to marry at Stump Beach but practical heads pervailed (Partner's) that trying to get a bunch of guests up and down uneven steps on a beach that frequently - and unpredictably - fills with smelly kelp was not the best venue.
We heard of a non profit environmental preserve that rented out the area for weddings and were quite excited to take a look. Until the numerous restrictions were outlined. And then the eye-watering price. Dejected, we went to look at a place nearby.
The cost was way above budget, but they'd returned our phone call and we were nearby and had driven a fair way already. We would look, just be polite, and leave.
We got there late but that was kind of the time of day we wanted to get married anyway.
I fell in love.
The manager mentioned the price cut - half of what was in the guide!
I was afraid that Partner wouldn't like the mystical/mythical/new agey element. I thought he'd think some of the statues were too whimsical.
And then I saw Partner.
And he said, "I really like this place."
It took 30% of our wedding budget. And on our day, it was perfect.
As I was putting this post together and going back through our pictures from when we first looked at the garden, I was brought up short.
Anyone who marries there is invited to leave a bird house, statue, stone or wind chime. When we were first went there, we had Beckerman (a tuxedo) and Sasha (a grey tabby). Less than a month after we got married, we found Simba (orange tabby).
I guess when we took this picture and joked about how we just needed to find a third kitty to match the two we had.... well, I guess it was already in the works! This was the place was meant for us....
Oh this just makes my heart swell.....
Posted by: kate | November 05, 2012 at 07:37 AM
What a beautiful place! Now...all that is missing in this post is a picture of the happy couple in this beautiful place. Ahem...
Posted by: Rachel | November 05, 2012 at 06:48 PM
oh how absolutely perfect! such beauty, what an amazing place to celebrate your and partner's love for eachother.
i'm with kate - my heart is swelling...
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