Popular Post Amethyst Posted August 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) A few months back, I was trying to help my son and his fiancee think of an alternative location to a church for their wedding. They had concluded that an outdoor wedding in August might be too chancy. So, naturally, I came here for ideas. Someone suggested an art museum. And that’s what they did yesterday! It was a lovely setting for the ceremony. And then there was dinner and some dancing at a nearby restaurant. My new daughter-in-law is so sweet and delightful. I’m beyond thrilled that they found each other. I’ll remove the pics soon but wanted to share since you all helped me brainstorm the wedding location. And you all helped me through some challenging days with this young man (who was the reason I started homeschooling). He has turned into a successful kind sensitive caring person, and I’m so proud of him! Edited August 14, 2023 by Amethyst 70 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 How wonderful!!! Congratulations!!! They are adorable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Congrats! I think I mentioned art gallery!! Yay! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Awww! So sweet, congrats to all. ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Oh, that’s wonderful! That is a beautiful setting! And a beautiful couple! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 How sweet. Her dress looks fabulous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Beautiful! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Beautiful! Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple. And I think an art museum sounds absolutely lovely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Lovely! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 What a lovely setting for a wedding! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 58 minutes ago, happi duck said: Congrats! I think I mentioned art gallery!! Yay! Yay! Thanks for the great idea @happi duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Congratulations!!’ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 They are adorable!!!! You can see how happy they are and how comfortable they are with each other. Love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keirin Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Congratulations to your son and new daughter in law! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 Before the ceremony, the photographer wanted a photo of me pinning the boutonnière on my son. She positioned us in front of a sculpture that included a stack of books. I said to my son “you, in front of a stack of books! How appropriate!” He must have planned it. Boy, could that boy read! I can’t wait to see that pic. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Thanks so much for sharing! Beautiful photos and what an amazing setting. Congratulations to the happy couple and to you, too! I'll have to keep this in mind for when ds3 gets married next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Much joy to the young couple! And congratulations to you, too, @Amethyst! Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) Her dress is beautiful!! Congratulations! Edited August 13, 2023 by fraidycat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Congratulations! May many years of happiness and museums and books and beautiful smiles be in their future.💕 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 They are adorable. Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Lovely! Tell me how you did it. Do they advertise that they offer the gallery as a wedding venue? Did you just call and ask? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Congratulations, what a gorgeous couple! I love the idea of getting married in a museum, a friend of mine got married at the Getty Museum in Malibu many years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Congratulations! They are absolutely adorable! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 55 minutes ago, DawnM said: Lovely! Tell me how you did it. Do they advertise that they offer the gallery as a wedding venue? Did you just call and ask? My son called them. They do not typically host weddings. (This may have been their first, not sure.) But they obviously do other events because they had an “events coordinator” at the museum who was their contact person. I’m not sure how much it cost because I didn’t have anything to do with it. The museum is typically opened until 4:00 on Saturdays, so we had the wedding after hours (4:30). As far as I could tell, they had two security guards and the event coordinator there. We’re glad they did not have it outdoors. It was 89 degrees and humid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Amethyst said: My son called them. They do not typically host weddings. (This may have been their first, not sure.) But they obviously do other events because they had an “events coordinator” at the museum who was their contact person. I’m not sure how much it cost because I didn’t have anything to do with it. The museum is typically opened until 4:00 on Saturdays, so we had the wedding after hours (4:30). As far as I could tell, they had two security guards and the event coordinator there. We’re glad they did not have it outdoors. It was 89 degrees and humid. I checked ours and they must be a very popular spot for weddings because they have a whole page on their website for wedding packages. No prices but I am sure they are way too much for our budget. The wedding we'll be hosting will be very small and theirs is a big venue with no options for something small. Edited August 13, 2023 by Kassia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 18 minutes ago, Kassia said: I checked ours and they must be a very popular spot for weddings because they have a whole page on their website for wedding packages. No prices but I am sure they are way too much for our budget. The wedding we'll be hosting will be very small and theirs is a big venue with no options for something small. Maybe a small gallery or historical society with a beautiful building and gardens would host it for less? Just spitballing possibilities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Beautiful couple! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Faith-manor said: Maybe a small gallery or historical society with a beautiful building and gardens would host it for less? Just spitballing possibilities. Yes this was a small museum. I know the larger ones with webpages for weddings but this is very small. So if you can find something smaller? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Amethyst said: Yes this was a small museum. I know the larger ones with webpages for weddings but this is very small. So if you can find something smaller? Yours looks perfect! ❤️ So happy for you and your family that you found such a great place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Beautiful couple ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bean Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Ack! I missed the pics! What a great idea to have it in an art museum! My DS24 is getting married at the end of December and we are brainstorming ideas as he doesn't want to be married outside and she doesn't want to be married in a church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbster98 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Green Bean said: Ack! I missed the pics! What a great idea to have it in an art museum! My DS24 is getting married at the end of December and we are brainstorming ideas as he doesn't want to be married outside and she doesn't want to be married in a church. Me too! I would have loved a glimpse of the lovely day, venue and couple. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Ahhh, missed the pics, but what a great location idea! Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 So sorry to have missed the photos. Congrats to the newlywed couple and to @Amethyst! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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