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Input on this....Wedding outside near or far?

Input on my thoughts...Id like an outside wedding with a gazebo or something at Hocking Hills, Ohio or Put in Bay, Ohio. We are in Akron, Ohio. And have few friends and family. Which most wont be able to travel to ethier. Should we just find something like that nearby? To have more people celebrate with us? With the traveling - Do we pay for guests or just our families? There is no wedding party other than our kids. Well he may want a best man - Does that mean I need a MOH? I want a wedding dress. Im sure going to the court house is affordable for us but we kinda want the big day but also affordable. Thank You!

Public Comments

1. I would say- stay close to family and friends.

   Despite media and marketing, if you make the day about celebrating with friends and family, rather than an "All About You" take, everyone ends up having more fun.




2. Definitely near...you may regret it later if the people that are important in your life couldn't be at your wedding. It's your day, but when you look back on it, you will want to remember having your family and friends there to celebrate with you. Also, if he has a best man you probably will want a maid of honor, but its your wedding, you don't have to have one.



3. This day is about what you all want. If you want it far away, either be willing to pay for people to get there, or not--they may not be able to afford it, but if they want to bad enough, then they will be there.

   If you want a MOH, then have one--like I said, this day is about you all--no one else. Make yourselves happy.