Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
Shorty McBride
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As some of you already know, we're having a destination wedding. A small group of people, intimate, yada yada yada.
We originally thought Florida, but someone that is very close to me is uncomfortable flying, and plane tickets will be a financial burden on FSIL and her DH - they struggle every month. So we're now looking into someplace within driving distance - the weather doesn't matter, FH is a teacher and will be off in the summer, Feb, April, etc - we have plenty of date options for 2006.
Anyone been to Ocracoke Island? (north carolina) - I've heard great things.
Myrtle beach is too commercial for us, florida is too far - please offer whatever you've got! Thanks!!
Shorty McBride
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anyone?! TIA!
Bunnymonkey
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Wrightsville Beach, NC. It's in the Outerbanks - check out that whole region.
JessicaM.
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Anyone been to Ocracoke Island? (north carolina) - I've heard great things.
I've been to Ocrakcoke Island (Outerbanks, rt) it's very nice, but a little windy LOL
If you choose someplace like that, be VERY mindful of hurricane season- Outerbanks usually get slammed.
there are some nice places in VA to try, but may I suggest you also look north- especially to Vermont. there are so many beautiful places, all within about a 6 hour drive.
A friend was married in Vermont in July (it was beautiful), so if you are interested, I can see if I can get some info from her.
Good luck
Bunnymonkey
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West Virginia ia also a beutiful state - I don't know any specific places, but i love driving through it.
Shorty McBride
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Posted by JessicaM.
Posted by shorty the pumpkin
Anyone been to Ocracoke Island? (north carolina) - I've heard great things.
I've been to Ocrakcoke Island (Outerbanks, rt) it's very nice, but a little windy LOL
If you choose someplace like that, be VERY mindful of hurricane season- Outerbanks usually get slammed.
there are some nice places in VA to try, but may I suggest you also look north- especially to Vermont. there are so many beautiful places, all within about a 6 hour drive.
A friend was married in Vermont in July (it was beautiful), so if you are interested, I can see if I can get some info from her.
Good luck
EXCELLENT info! Please forward any info you have on that Vermont wedding - could be very nice- although we were interested in a beach wedding.
Shorty McBride
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thanks girls - these are all great ideas so far
SuzBride
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Posted by Bunnymonkey
Wrightsville Beach, NC. It's in the Outerbanks - check out that whole region.
Definitely! I am trying to convince FH that we should go on a vacation this summer to Outerbanks/Emerald Isle. When I was younger we used to vacation at Summer Winds Condos down there - it was perfect (sun, beach, pool, etc).
Check out http://www.bluewatergmac.com if you are looking to rent a condo/house on or near the beach!
Shorty McBride
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thank you!!!
ppwbride
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You might want to consider Richmond, VA or Charleston, SC. They both have a great southern feel. We went to a destination wedding in Charleston and had a wonderful time - we still talk about it all the time.
lilacwine
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If you're considering Vermont, how about New Hampshire?
We went to a lovely wedding here in the fall. Inns at Mills Falls . My friends got married in a tiny chapel a few miles away and held the reception at the hotel ballroom.
Shorty McBride
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If you're considering Vermont, how about New Hampshire?
We went to a lovely wedding here in the fall. Inns at Mills Falls . My friends got married in a tiny chapel a few miles away and held the reception at the hotel ballroom.
omg, that place is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the lake view - you think I could get married outside, overlooking the lake?!?
lilacwine
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If you're considering Vermont, how about New Hampshire?
We went to a lovely wedding here in the fall. Inns at Mills Falls . My friends got married in a tiny chapel a few miles away and held the reception at the hotel ballroom.
omg, that place is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the lake view - you think I could get married outside, overlooking the lake?!?
looks like you can: check the 'entire wedding planning packet' link (or something like that)
Shorty McBride
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bump for the night crew - thanks in advance ladies....
does anyone know anything about North Carolina specifically? the outer banks area? Hotel recommendations?
WedHead
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What about The Sagamore in Lake George? I think someone on LIW is getting married there.
http://www.thesagamore.com/weddings/
Shorty McBride
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ooh that is an option - we both went to school upstate Albany and Cortland.
Anyone remember who the Sagamore bride was?
Although, the more and more I think about it, I have my heart set on waterfront property - I'll check that Sagamore link!
WedHead
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It's curliegirl. Did you look at the site? I've never been, just heard about it. Looks gorgeous.
Shorty McBride
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ooh that is an option - we both went to school upstate Albany and Cortland.
Anyone remember who the Sagamore bride was?
Although, the more and more I think about it, I have my heart set on waterfront property - I'll check that Sagamore link!
eta: I just checked out the Sagamore - WOW that place is gorgeous, but its way out of our price range. The site quotes $125-165pp.
We'd like a casual beach wedding, with a nice restaurant that will accomodate a DJ to follow.
Shorty McBride
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THANK YOU wedhead! that was very sweet of you.
FireIslandLove
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We went to Baltimore one Saturday just for the night. I think it was a 5 hour drive. We went to the inner harbor and had dinner and walked around, there was enough to do/see just for the day that we were there.
