So we decided to concentrate our venue search in and around the Santa Cruz. Well, really, the area from Big Sur up along the coast to Pacifica. Which sounds like quite a large swath, but… a lot of that is devoid of civilization, too.
And we haven’t ruled out the Bay itself or more northerly environs. We haven’t ruled out anything, really. But we need a place to start. And we like the Santa Cruz area because it is pretty, has some character, and is relatively cheaper.
And lo, the internet searches have begun.
Lookin’ in Santa Cruz
The searching, of course, has led to thinking about what we’re looking for. Ideally, our venue space would:
- have a space for us to get ready onsite (if not stay there altogether)
- feature a gorgeous spot to hold the ceremony in the sun
- possess an indoor/outdoor reception space nearby
- permit liquor on the premises
- allow us to supply our own booze
- agree to let us to select our own caterer
- be within reasonable walking distance to a range of hotels and motels
- be within reasonable walking distance to a cool bar for the after party
- be freaking unique and awesome in general
- oh yeah, and of course be affordable.
Clearly, it’s just a matter of time before we find this dream venue.
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Bwah ha ha ha ha ha ha!!! Sorry, couldn’t keep a straight face. I mean, it’s all well and good to have identified aspects that are important to us, but we’re definitely not going to find an utterly flawless location. In fact, in the brief yet rigorous time we’ve spent searching out venues, we’ve yet to find one that meets even half of that criteria.
Bottom line, it’s just a process. We’re in the car, getting hauled up the track to the top of the wedding planning roller coaster. You never really know what’s after the crest, but you can guess it will involve ups, downs, and loops. This screwy ride will lead us to shift, sort reevaluate, change, adapt. That’s they keyword of this process, I’m willing to bet. Adapt.
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