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So my FH is in the navy. We will be stationed in PA for maybe a year and a half. then we will be going to maybe washington state. I am originally from Fl, which I will be leaving in Dec to join him in PA. And am getting married 9-10-11. Where should I plan my wedding at? I had all kinds of places picked out in PA, but now, we wont even be there the time of the wedding!!

Posted On: Nov 7, 2009 at 7:38 PM | Vendors are allowed to participate

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 7:40 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
how about having it closer to where your families live? Since you guys aren't connected to a certain place you could make it easer for all your guests. My wedding was over 3 hours away from where we live. Yeah it can be a pain but it can totally be done, it doesn't have to be the place where you two are living.

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 7:43 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I am from PA btw, and are you new? Welcome to WW! I know a place in PA thats really cool to have a wedding and reception at, its actually at my dream venue (too pricey for us) its a really cool historic mansion. If you are going to be in Washington state then maybe you should look at places online there as well, just to get an idea, I would talk to him too and see what he thinks. If you do decide to have your wedding reception/ceremony in PA let me know, I can help you find venues if you need more. (I know you said you had a couple in mind in PA, but if you need extra help let me know) :)

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 7:47 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
in case you do decide to go to PA for your reception here is a link to my dream venue, like I said it was too pricey for us but maybe you or someone will benefit from this link... http://www.rockfordplantation.org/

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 7:48 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
His family is from Illinois and mine is from Fl.. its kinda hard to plan close..and PA was the same distance for each family to travel!!:( ahh

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 7:49 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
where at in PA is it!? i was looking at something like that..the fonthill castle thing..its like 15 min from wehre we will be living..we dont realy have a budget yet.. just throwing out ideas.. to create a budget..

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 7:54 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
ah yeah that's tough! We had something of a similar problem where no matter where we had it, many people would be traveling. So we picked a middle point for everyone. We and friends are in in VA, his family is in northern PA poconos area and my family was in south Jersey...we held our wedding in Philly, middle point for everyone....if you would like a historic mansion in PA I HIGHLY recommend Glen Foerd Mansion, its right on the water....the food and staff are impeccable! you can see it all over my website and even watch my wedding video highlight that shows you the whole place in action..just got to my profile and click on my wedding website

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 7:55 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Its in Lancaster PA, trust me ITS GORGEOUS! I will try to get a link on the vendor list for you for contact info if you want. I will message you!:)

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 7:59 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
we will be living in doylestown..its like a hour away from Philly..but.. im thinkin..trying to plan everything maybe before i go?! heck idk..bc everythig in PA is so pretty and i look at where we "may" be stationed in WA..and nthig looks cute AT ALL!! ugh..there is nothig there..so i am contemplating planning it in FL..just bc i know the area and can get help from family..but id rather plan for PA...this is frustrating! it makes me almost want to change the date to 2010..but we want to get bills paid first! lol

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:02 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
http://www.rockfordplantation.org/weddings.htm There is the link for the contact info for the person involved in reserving rockford plantation for your reception, there is no pressure hunny, I am just trying to help, but there are also pics of what the inside of the barn looks like and what weddings look like at this paticular venue, good luck! O BTW, the person's # is on the bottom of the link.

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:03 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Honestly, I would do the wedding in FL. Do you still have fam that live down here? I say FL b/c that is where your from. And it seems to make sense. And who wouldn't want to come to Florida? I love it here. Lacie you look so familiar? lol

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:04 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I hope you choose PA, being from this state I know they have a lot of beautiful historic venue to choose from, I am just showing you this one in paticular cause its my favorite... LOL!

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:05 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I mean its up to you, I am not trying to push you... sry. Let me get you the link for other venues in PA, brb.

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:06 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
LOL Red, you should be a director for the PA visitor's bureau!

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:06 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I have lived in FL all my life..and in Sept..its hot and miserable..im not a fan..and he despises it here.. but.. i know the area...i just want something different..and trina..idk y i look familiar..where are you from!? lol

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:07 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
http://www.weddingwire.com/shared/Search?l=y&cid=11&geo=PA Here is a link for venues in PA if you so choose.

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:07 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
oh and p.s. we technically already got married this year on 9/10..we got married on an airplane and jumped out..but no one was able to see it but our BM and MOH..the company taped it adn weare going to play it at the reception..hehe..just FYI..i like sharing it..haha

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:08 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
http://www.weddingwire.com/shared/Search?l=y&cid=11&geo=Florida Here is a link for flordia venues through WW as well. Aww that sounds so cool, if I was brave enough to jump out of an airplane I would so talk to FH about doing that.. LOL!

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:09 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
LMAO that's pretty awesome Lacie, thanks for sharing!

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:09 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
the hardest part is time..im not sure how much time we are going to have in PA..so that i can plan..or we can save up..its annoying! lol.. im thinking book the place..and plan the rest over the phone..haha..

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:09 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
You just look like someone that went to school with me. I am from South Florida. I went to WCY and FHS in P. Pines. you know where that's at? Your right it is really hot down here. My wedding is in March so it's not that bad then. Do it in PA!!! It's a great place and there are alot of things to do there.

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:13 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
im from jacksonville..up at the top..thats crazy!! hm.. yeah i think imma plan it in PA...thanks..lol..

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:15 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
give me a week and ill be freaking out again..haha..

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:15 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
September in Illinois is usually gorgeous weather. What part of Illinois is his family from?

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:18 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Traditionally speaking a couple is supposed to be married in the brides hometown. As everything is so up in the air I would say do your hometown or at least home state. As an Oregonian I can tell you that Washington has a lot of beautiful places. I don't know any venues specifically but Seattle has tons of them or you can do it in Portland too. They are only like 4 hours apart if that. It depends where you are stationed as I don't now where the Navel Base is but if it is near the Army base then you are super close to Seattle.

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:19 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
rockford..i wouldnt mind it..but my family is already complaining about traveling to PA..and if HIS family doesnt have to travel..my mom would throw a hissy..lol..

reddiva22

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:20 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
LOL @ LAURA, I am a little partial since I am from PA...

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:21 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
it would be whibey island..which isnt far from seattle..so..idk..great..im changning my mind again..lol

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:22 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
But my biggest thing is time..idk how much time i would ahve to plan one in WA..considering idk how long we are going to be in PA..and i want that date..grr..dern navy

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:24 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
aww... lol Lacie, I know what you mean, I do the same thing. I am just biased (sp?) since I am from PA, but you do what you feel is right, you will make the right decision, don't worry. Either way it will be a beautiful day!:)

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:24 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
What I mean is I change my mind all the time.

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:25 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
OIC, yea it can be a pain to travel.... sry I got so excited b/c I love sharing my dream venue with others... I got a little carried away.. sry... LOL!

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:27 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
yeah i really want to do it in PA..but then we will have to travel as well..from teh OTHER side of the country!! lol.. gah!!

reddiva22

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:30 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
O.. yea that could be difficult, just do whatever is clostest to you. Whatever you want and your FH wants. Good luck hunny, again sorry for getting a little carried away, but if you want to look at venues Wedding wire has a link for venues, if you look at the top of the screen click on vendors, then use the arrow to go to venues and then put the zip code/state that you are looking at. Good luck!:)

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:43 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
i surely will..the place looks amazing..but then again..im wayy more country than he will ever be..hehe..and its getting him to agree on it!

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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 9:17 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Have you thought about doing a destination wedding?

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Posted On: Nov 09, 2009 at 3:08 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
i actually have..and its all about $$$$ with the family to travel...its going to be hard enough for everyone to come to PA or wherever i end up having it!

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