Activity for Tammy

Just curious how long people were dating before he popped the question - and after getting engaged, how long did it take you to set a date? What were some of the things that you took into consideration when setting a date? We were engaged in May of...

Anyone have any suggestions for ceremony/reception locations aside from the usual hotel/banquet facilities, etc? We are on a tight budget and want somethign a little different than the norm... open to any ideas!