The only venue that seems feasible for the reception is the local Mansion. The Historical Society restored and maintains it. And it is air-conditioned.
Bride and Groom made it clear from the beginning that the Mansion was NOT an option. It is too close to a gas station. (A gas station?) But after seeing every other place, the Mansion is beginning to look great. $1000. to have a night back in time. Small price to pay for local history. We just won’t tell anyone that the owner died in a carriage accident.
So the Mansion it is. The reception location is set. They willingly are saving two weekends for us until the final decision is made. Now for the church. A small historical church is our first choice but our favorite (unofficial) date has already been taken. I know that I can bribe the unknown couple for probably $500. and get them to give us the date. Everyone seems to think that is unethical. Church option #2 is uber historical. Famous people baptized there… the pastor is wonderful and he impressed the bride. She would like to take premarital counseling from him. Church option #3 would mean a woman pastor officiating. As liberal as the Bride is…she says, “no way”.
We are still waiting for Groom to talk to his parents about a date. Then we can move forward with a church selection.
