We found a venue!

When we first got engaged although the wedding was a year and a half away I couldn't help but start planning and buying stuff. Since my dad and step-mom had just gotten married last year I kinda knew what all we needed to get.

First on my mind was WHERE to even have this thing. We're not the traditional couple AT ALL and it's going to show. I have always dreamed of getting married outside by a pond or something. I couldn't think of any places to make that dream a reality so we just started considering have it at the American Legion like my mom and step-dad did. We figured we could just hold the ceremony on the lawn outside.

I have an arch that we're going to decorate and then just take inside with us for the reception. We figured that if anyone wanted to sit down then they could bring a chair from outside.

So that was all set...or so I thought!! haha

I got a call from my dad last week telling me that him and my uncle had just taken a motorcycle ride and stopped at a place called Otsego Park. I knew I had been there before but all I remember was trails that we walked on while I was in Ecology in highscool. He said he wanted to take me there to see what I thought. I talked to my mom and she goes "Leslie, I wouldn't. Last time I was there it was really dirty and junky. The hall looked like a shelter house." Well since he is my dad and seemed like he was trying to help I decided to go look at it.


AMAZING is the only word to describe this place. There is set of stairs that leads to a patio type thing. This patio is right in front of the Maumee River. It's set in a great location too, it's right where the river sorta have this little waterfall place. Absolutely beautiful! Of course I didn't take my camera so next time I go back I have to get pictures.

I found out that I would spend the same amount to rent this place that I love as I would for the Legion which I would settle for!

So Otsego Park and I have a date next August!!! lol

It's feels so great to know that we have a place to get married. Now all we have to do is find someone to marry us! Bah! lol

Tomorrow!

Well we're getting all packed and ready to head home tomorrow. I'm excited. I miss my bed...miss my cats...and of course Jon! lol

Mom and I got A TON of wedding stuff done while I was here. We pretty much have all of the decorations for the reception and stuff bought.

I'm making all the bouquets, all the mens bouts, the girls corsages and table decorations myself. They are made of wire and beads. Here is what they are going to sorta look like. 

Mine will be REALLY full. I'm going to use about 350-500 stems...my bridesmaids will have 150-200, the pic is about what the girls will look like. The table decorations will be about 50ish and the corsage and bouts will have about 15. So I have a lot of work on my hands. Luckily we have a year and a half!!! lol

I think that's about all for today, I have some more packing to do and then mom and I are watching a movie in a half hour. It's The Memory Keepers Daughter, the book was awesome so we are hoping the movie will be cool.

Next time I blog I'll be home sweet home!! OHIO HERE I COME!