Hi all! Can't believe we got all our pro pictures already, but they're here! I'll attach those, but first, our vendors and some advice...
Here's a quick breakdown of the day:
Ceremony Venue: The Fuller House Inn
Officiant: Susan Winkeler
Photographer: Shannon Hodges Photography
Catering: Glory Days
Table/chair/tent rentals: Grand Event Center
Final Guest Count: 34
I had no complaints about any of our vendors!
The ceremony was beautiful -- and perfectly short! We did add a prayer, but otherwise, it was basically the minimum, and I received several compliments on how short it was and how smoothly it went. It was perfect for us!
We were supposed to get married in the garden of the inn, but it rained for about 10 days straight the days prior to the wedding, and we had 7 inches of rain, so with chairs and heels... I just thought it'd be better to do it inside! It worked out well to do it inside, though, and I thought it was beautiful all the same.
We were supposed to start the ceremony at 1:15, and we finished all the family pictures by 1:45 -- even with my hubby's big family! That meant we had a lot of time to take photos just the two of us.
Our reception was very casual and we chose not to have formal photography. (I'm glad we made this choice!)
Some tidbits of advice:
1. Only you know your crowd. Keep that in mind! I spent a lot of time on the WeddingWire forums in the months leading up to the wedding, and I followed all the advice (no Honeyfund, no dry wedding, etc.). I actually got in fights with my parents, who were hosting, about what was and wasn't rude. But at the end of the day, my mom was right. Even though we know no one in the family drinks, we provided ample amounts of alcohol (on my insistence)...and then we had four coolers full of beer and wine to do something with at the end of the reception. Only one can of beer was opened the entire reception. It was, quite frankly, a waste of money.
2. I read once on a pro-BAM to remember that just because something is traditional, doesn't mean you have to do it. I'm so glad I took that advice to heart, and I want to pass that on to anyone reading this! If you don't want to walk down the aisle, you don't have to. If you don't want bridesmaids or groomsmen, don't have them. (Your friends won't be offended.) If you don't want getting ready photos or candid reception photos, you don't need them. If you don't want to do a first dance or a father-daughter dance or a mother-son dance or any dance, you don't have to do it. Think about what you want -- not what people might expect. It's a great way to save money too! I don't regret any of the choices I made one bit.
3. Don't be afraid of secondhand/discount items! My dress was from a thrift shop, my shoes were from Payless, and we got a ton of stuff on sale. But you'd never be able to tell if I didn't say so!
That's about all I can think of, but I'm happy to answer any questions you may have! As I attach photos, keep in mind that any from the reception are not professional 
