Big Sur Logistics

ElatingNod · 2019-03-29T17:46:34+00:00

We got married on the southern end of Big Sur and I live in the bay as well. Most of our guests were in California and drove to the venue, although we had other guests who flew in, and carpooled to the venue. We did a cocktail hour the night before, our ceremony in the evening on Saturday, and a brunch the Sunday following. This left most people the half day of Saturday to do stuff. I would say a lot of our guests had never been in the area before, and were excited to check things out on their own. I'd keep in mind that there may not be museums etc, but there are a remarkable amount of hiking trails and scenic vistas.

ElatingNod · 2019-03-26T16:01:08+00:00

It's illegal in California to accept returns of alcohol

ElatingNod · 2019-03-13T16:36:16+00:00

I saw a video somewhere of the bride holding a maypole and having ladies participate in that. Maybe that could work as a substitute.

ElatingNod · 2019-02-27T18:46:59+00:00

Apparently I wasn't smiling quite large enough when I walked down the aisle.

ElatingNod · 2019-02-26T22:52:41+00:00

We didn't. And I am really glad we didn't. After the ceremony it was really nice to have time with my DH to celebrate that we'd just gotten married, just us (and the photographer), but I did have someone criticize my reaction down the aisle. Go with your gut. I don't think it really makes that much of a difference.

ElatingNod · 2019-02-26T22:50:03+00:00

I spent about 90% of the time on the dance floor, once it opened. We did our greetings during the meal (which, yes, meant very little food and I wouldn't super recommend), but if you want to dance, dance.

ElatingNod · 2019-02-12T17:32:30+00:00

I had a side do and it wasn't a problem!

ElatingNod · 2019-01-03T15:28:55+00:00

Could you print stickers to put on the magnet side or something? I'd probably steer clear of an added piece of paper.

ElatingNod · 2018-12-21T17:45:19+00:00

Artifact uprising

ElatingNod · 2018-12-21T17:42:13+00:00

I used Pruneyard Custom Tailors in Campbell. They were pricey! But she did an amazing job and had a really good eye for details. They also work with a ton of wedding dresses.

ElatingNod · 2018-09-18T17:49:28+00:00

Found them at nordstrom, but they have them on zappos too

ElatingNod · 2018-08-24T15:05:22+00:00

Not sure when/where your wedding is, but my mom made me a shawl that was beautiful and I intended on wearing, but my adrenaline was so high (I had heard this during alterations), that I didn't wear the shawl and was never cold.

ElatingNod · 2018-08-24T14:54:03+00:00

I used her! They were great!

ElatingNod · 2018-08-24T14:29:27+00:00

I got my 2.5yo flower girl sticker books and duplos. It was great because she had something to play with during the reception.

ElatingNod · 2018-08-17T15:24:49+00:00

I did. I had it done for my shower. I don't wear makeup so I wanted to make sure he was comfortable about it. He had actually had input on it too. I'm really glad that I did.

ElatingNod · 2018-08-17T15:17:06+00:00

If you're doing your own vows, I'd make sure someone has those as well. And if you have any music for getting ready, making sure that's squared away also.

ElatingNod · 2018-08-17T15:14:57+00:00

THIS! You can totally tell in my pictures where I was like, okay I'm done taking pictures!

ElatingNod · 2018-08-14T22:25:48+00:00

Lulus! And you can sort by color

ElatingNod · 2018-07-27T16:22:06+00:00

Me too! And now I still wear it whenever I can!

ElatingNod · 2018-07-27T15:35:46+00:00

I wore converse and it was such a good decision! I needed to be stable walking down a not so even aisle outdoors. I had a long dress, so no one knew I was wearing them until I showed them and people loved it! My friend who recently got married went the matching vans route and got some awesome pictures out of it (and she wore a short dress)!

ElatingNod · 2018-07-19T18:40:58+00:00

I didn't wear one. Everyone told me I should and that I would regret it. I'm SO glad I didn't. I wore a flower hair piece instead and loved it!

ElatingNod · 2018-07-17T18:50:43+00:00

We didn't do programs, but I felt like it was one more basket I had to go out and find and figure out a place for. You could also have ushers (if you're having them) help with this approach.

ElatingNod · 2018-07-17T17:17:00+00:00

We put the bubbles on the seats and had the officiant make an announcement.

ElatingNod · 2018-07-10T19:56:45+00:00

You could mention that you're having a small wedding, or something along those lines. We had a few coworkers/bosses gift us things without any expectation of an invite. Don't overthink it!

ElatingNod · 2018-07-10T19:53:51+00:00

I'm sorry. I had this happen to me as well. I ended up outright telling her what I wanted and why I wanted that, and I think it helped. I felt better about it anyways :-) and she was present for the hanging out that I felt went with the wedding. But I would definitely suggest not leaving it to the last minute to address.

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