When Chris and I got engaged we knew immediately that we did not want a traditional wedding. Most of my friends have had traditional weddings, and as lovely as they all were, i knew i did not want to plan one for myself. Once we decided we didn't want a traditional wedding the next big decision to make was picking a place! As much as we would have loved to go to Hawaii or Jamaica- we knew realistically that was not in the budget. I remember one day Chris and I were talking about possible places to go to get married and it was like a lightbuld went off- i thought back to the family vacation we had taken earlier in the year. In March (2010)- we took a long weekend trip to Florida- making stops in Islamorada and Key Largo. Both places were amazing- it was like we were in a tropical paradise. We had such a great trip- and definnitely made a pact with my family that we would definitely return in the future! We knew that we wanted to have our wedding in Key Largo- we just had to convince our families! :)
Both families took well to the idea - I think they are all excited that they get to come! We set the date and told our families that they should have their bags packed and ready to board a plane in August!
We are making a vacation out of this- everyone will be spending an entire week in KL. We will arrive in Florida August 6th and leave August 13th (the 1 year anniversary of our engagement).
We have a lot of fun things planned during the week that we will be there- below are details we have already planned, if more gets added i will be sure to update!
Day 1- August 6th
Our flight leaves RDU at 9:50 am. Fifteen of the seventeen people that are coming will be on the same flight- good times are ahead :)! We will arrive in Ft. Lauterdale before 12 noon- Lora and Matt will be meeting us there. We will be renting vehicles and then making the almost 2 hour drive to the Keys.
Day 2- August 7th
We will probably take it easy this day- im sure some cocktails will be sipped by the pool at the house. :)
Day 3- August 8th
Most of the boys will be heading out bright and early for a fishing trip. We have 2-3 chartered boats for the boys to jump on and fish their hearts out for the day- here is to hoping they catch something! While the boys are on the water the girls will be at the salon getting pedicures!
Day 4- August 9th
My aunt is throwing me a luncheon this day- all of the girls will get together for lunch. The boys are going to all get together for a 'grooms' luncheon at a seperate restaurant :)
The wedding planner that we hired will be over at the house that afternoon to go through wedding day details - we will have a quick run through of the ceremony. We will also have a 'rehearsal' dinner that night- currently the location is TBD.
Day 5- August 10th
Wedding Day!!!! - More details in another post!
Day 6- August 11th
Chris and I will officially be on our honeymoon! :)- Details in another post!
The rest of the family will probably be sunbathing at the house and/or fishing!
Day 7- August 12th
More honeymooning for Chris and I!
And more relaxing for the rest of the crew!
Day 8-August 13th
Time to go home- Chris and I will be meeting up with the everyone this day to make the trek back to North Carolina.....dont worry the honeymoom/celebrations are not over yet! :)
Stay tuned for wedding day and honeymoon details.....
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