View of the historic home
View of the rose gardens
{Images via Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary}
Well, we finally set a date. After nine long hours of waiting in line (yes, you heard that correctly) we are all set for next May. YAY! When I first heard about this location from my FFIL, I immediately wrote it off because they only allow beer and wine.
Let me explain further... I come from a huge family... all of whom love to have a great time and enjoy life... with cocktails. Lots of cocktails.
In the very beginning, I wanted a rustic southern garden wedding... complete with mason jars and quilt covered hay bales. I thought I had found the perfect outdoor location. The whole "having everything outdoors" thing scared my Mom. Plus renting a tent and everything that goes with it is EX-PEN-SIVE! Venue drama ensued.
Which leads to me taking a second look at lovely Gardencourt. The rose garden is like a secret garden and when I saw it for the first time, I knew it was "THE" place. (Thank you for not letting me settle, Mom!) Of course, it couldn't possibly be easy. Oh no. They open dates to the general public each year in early June. So crazy brides wait in line, sometimes up to 24 hours, to secure a date and sign a contract. Before I set my baby blues on that secret garden, I said NO WAY would I wait in line with crazy brides for 24 hours. And then... I saw it... and I waited, and waited and waited some more.
It actually ended up being a great day. The weather was awesome, the "crazy brides" ended up being really wonderful people and my sweet fiance was there for moral support. All in all, a great time and a funny story to tell the kiddos one day.
Any good stories how you went to great lengths for your wedding?
1 comment:
The venue is gorgeous! I think you can get creative with cocktails, too. I remember a bar that had a tough time securing their liquor license, so instead created fab "copy" cocktails using various type of wine. They were amazing! Ask around for a bartender who knows who to get creative. And in the meantime, you should be thrilled that you have such a gorgeous location!
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