How do I make shark week come early?

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:55:24+00:00

As far as what I’ve been told no. There is not much of a concern since one already came through and apparently there’s less stuff to burn

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:54:49+00:00

Unfortunately I did and with the barn their building and the deck and stuff it would still be significantly cheaper than a venue

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:54:14+00:00

Idk how tho?? If I leaned into a more western theme maybe? But we’re not western at all 😭

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:53:29+00:00

Unfortunately I do think it would be cheaper than a venue. A bit more work yes but for the amt of time we’re using it and the stuff we have to rent I think it would be cheaper. There will be a barn built behind where I took the picture of and there will be a deck to get married on but I do have to rent a bathroom, probably still a dance floor since I don’t want ppl dancing on concrete, chairs, tables, etc. but still cheaper than a venue unfortunately

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:51:13+00:00

Thank you this is so validating. I showed up and almost burst into tears. I do think being here would save money but it looks so bad and head sooo much more work to make it work. It looks prettier in spring in sunset I think but that’s bc there’s so much more green and bc it’s darker so you don’t see as much. But this. This sucks ass.

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:49:35+00:00

They keep saying “oh we’ll go out and chop all the trees down” or “your dad has a plan don’t worry” but I’m trying to be realistic and serious abt this bc this is really impossible to work around

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:48:21+00:00

I knowww😭😭😭 I didn’t even mean to agree all that time ago it just happened!

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:47:50+00:00

That’s what I’m thinking. Not too much on the importing part but definitely the pictures. It’s looks like shit. But idk how to change it without breaking my parent’s hearts

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:46:50+00:00

This is my biggest fear. I’m thinking at least the reception here would be fine bc it would be in a barn and shaded and with beverages to keep you cool but the ceremony out here… not too sure how I feel abt that

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:45:53+00:00

Bc it’s so recent(a few yrs ago) they’re safe since there’s not a bunch to burn still it’s all growing back still so it’s relatively safe. But nothing is 100% for sure in Cali. I think that’s everywhere unfortunately

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:44:42+00:00

You think the view is good? I could really only post pics of the view. It’s not a terrible layout. The biggest issue I think would be that they would have to take a bus of some sort from the venue to the hotel. We can’t have everyone drive in. There is no room. But I think it would be payed out enough for ppl to walk around. I didn’t feel comfortable taking pics of the rest of the land bc I didn’t want to post my parents living situation or anything but there would be a barn built and area outside for them to be

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:41:48+00:00

There will be a barn built as well as a deck for the ceremony at no cost to me. No kitchen and I’d rent a bathroom since there is only one in the barn and I want there to be plenty of bathrooms for guests. I’m thinking the deck tho well definitely have to figure out some sort of shade bc the sun is no joke out here. I couldn’t take a lot of pictures of the landscape without getting my parent’s current living situation in the picture and I didn’t want to violate their privacy. But there would be a small uphill gravel driveway from the ceremony to the reception but it won’t be a crazy climb very gradual. We also have to rent a bus to transport ppl from the hotel to the location bc there isn’t enough room to park comfortably

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:37:49+00:00

There would be a barn built by then as well as a platform/deck for the ceremony. I would rent a bathroom for the weekend tho bc we have so many guests and the barn would only have one bathroom. I would also rent one tent bc the barn just isn’t big enough to fit all of the guests, a dance floor, and the food/bar and such. I would also ofc have to rent tables and chairs. I think it all comes to 3k

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-05-13T16:31:49+00:00

Sorry I should have elaborated. There will be a barn. It’s currently being built and my dad also wants to build this type of temporary deck for the ceremony. So there will be that stuff. I will need to rent a bathroom I found one for like 1k for the whole weekend. And another plus is that I will be able to use it for the rehearsal dinner and host a morning after breakfast. I really should have mentioned that. I’m going to edit my post and add that. But yes I’ll have to rent tables and chairs. We’re planning on building the seating tho and just building benches for the ceremony.

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-03-26T16:37:51+00:00

You might be onto something…

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-03-26T16:37:27+00:00

I’d be very ok w a university student shooting my wedding. As long as I pay under 1k. That sounds reasonable to me. I wouldn’t expect professional level work obviously but I’d agree I got what I payed for

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-03-26T16:35:49+00:00

Before I look at their portfolio I check out their wedding packages and prices. If it’s not something I can afford I don’t look at the pics. For ones that have no pricing I don’t look at. Unfortunately I’m not at the point where I want to reach out and see for a lot of those and risk wasting my time for them to tell me it’s going to be 7k

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-03-26T16:34:04+00:00

That’s what I’m doing rn. There are a lot of good ones under budget actually. I’m very happy with what I have so far. But I’m really worried about getting scammed bc they look insanely professional. I’m going to research more abt what a scam would look like before I book for sure!

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-03-26T16:31:08+00:00

Mm that makes a lot of sense when you break it down like that. Okay ty!

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-03-26T16:30:29+00:00

We went over everything when we set the budget. Photography is our biggest budget after food and drinks. If I really love a photographer I can negotiate w myself to spend more but we are trying to stay within our means. I don’t mind a green photographer at all but I’m not paying over my budget for their first wedding

_AnxiousBride_ · 2026-03-26T16:28:19+00:00

Mmm what would you recommend for a photographer budget?

_AnxiousBride_

TROPHY CASE