Wedding Journal Vol.2
When it comes to planning a wedding there are a few things that are more important than the rest. For instance, picking the perfect dress or finding the right locations for the ceremony and venue, which fulfills your expectations...
I think finding the perfect places is what we struggled the most until now. We even had to postpone the wedding because of that and move the wedding ceremony to a different town, as the city hall in Gotha is too small. However, the place where we gonna give each other the “YES” word is really nice as you can see on the photo. I love the old style of it; I think it is really romantic. Now, all guests can join the ceremony and watch us getting married. After the ceremony, we will also have some champagne at this place.
Since the wedding is gonna be in Gotha (which is apparently not a big city, I haven't been there before), there aren't many places available. The ones we liked were booked long time ago or there were places where I couldn't imagine having the wedding. My fiancée was checking the venue places, when he was in Germany and sent me the photos, so I actually didn’t see any of them myself. It will be a bit of a surprise for me. Finally, after a long time of searching we ended up picking the Hotel am Schlosspark, which is a nice hotel just in front of the park. The only problem we have is space, only 64 seats are available in this room, however, we’d like it to be not as big anyway. It might not be 100% how we exactly wanted it, but I'm sure with some decorations it will look like how we imagine it to be. Some beautiful flowers, personalised cards on the tables even some balloons around the dance floor or the entrance would definitely change the atmosphere of the venue.
If you're planning your wedding make sure to book the venue at least 9 months in advanced. Then you will not need to worry about it. Even if it is not like 100% how you imagine it, you can always add your personal touches and decoration ideas to make it more like how you want it.
What are your thoughts about the perfect wedding venue? Do you want it to be huge or just closest friend and family?
Link (First photo wasn't taken by me but copied from this website)
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This looks like a beautiful venue! Xx <a href="http://www.glossy-boutique.com" rel="nofollow">Glossy Boutique</a>
Yeah it looks beautiful, can't wait to see it xx
I'm nowhere near getting married or anything but I loved reading this post! This venue is so gorgeous and romantic. That ceiling would have sold it for me! Good luck with all your arrangements for the big day and congratulations. Bethany | curlyandwordy.blogspot.co.uk
Thank you so much! I liked reading wedding related posts, it just gives inspirations :) xx
I think the venue looks gorgeous! Like you say, you can add your own personal touches to make it truly your own x Josie |<a href="http://www.josies-journal.com" rel="nofollow"> Sick Chick Chic</a>
Hopefully it will look as good as I imagine xx
The venue looks stunning! Congratulations on the engagement! Amy | <a href="http://dervishdarling.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Dervish Darling</a>
Thank you so much Amy :) x
The venue looks gorgeous. I completed agree with you it's very difficult in making a decision of having your wedding in the right place. I agree that a person should be prepared to at least look for a place 9 months in advance. www.stellasglam.com
It looks good :) It is so hard to find a good location x
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Thank you x
love the place. looks classy, perfect fot the reception Irene www.thedailylace.com
I love it too :) x
I love your positive, relaxed approach to the wedding! At my wedding, I think I would only want my close friends and family. http://carolinapage.eu
I am trying to be positive (there is still a lot to do) as if I ever think something bad that my whole day is ruined.
I like all pictures, so amazing like your blog, i will follow u http://www.makingindustry.net/
Thank you so much x
Wow, lovely pictures, the venue looks gorgeous =) I wish you all the best, dear! <3 <3 <3 Kay http://shoesandglitter.blogspot.com
Aww thank you so much Kay :) <3 xx
What a gorgeous venue! I want a super small wedding, on a beach preferably haha. But eventually, the party, can be a lot bigger with way more people. N- <a href="http://www.naomiinwonderland.com" rel="nofollow">Naomi in Wonderland</a>
I always imagined having spring or summer wedding however Autumn one is kinda surprise for me. I wonder how cold it will be in Germany in November... Freezing!
These are some great tips! I'm nowhere near planning a wedding, but I think I would like to keep it small just with close family. X Anjelique www.anjelique.com.au
Small one is good but big one is so much fun :) xx
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Beautiful room that you and your fiancé have chosen! Congrats on that by the way! I think you will look stunning in those interiors. As for wedding size, to be completely honest I have not given it much thought. I will be sure to let you know if anyone comes into my life that inspires these thoughts within me.. XOXO http://www.kellmenow.com/blog/ https://www.facebook.com/kellmenow?fref=ts https://instagram.com/kell_menow/
It is really beautiful, he made a good choice! Thank you so much <3 x
What a fairytale! This venue is so classically beautiful, no wonder you guys chose it :) The table layout and everything is just perfect too :) Rachel xx http://www.thedailyluxe.net
Hopefully everything will be like a fairytale <3 xx
Wow, this really is a stunning venue! :) http://www.allthatsglamorous.com
It is stunning :) xx
Oh wow this venue is so stunning and beautiful! When do you get married? This is just perfect. Gemma xx www.jacquardflower.uk
Not much left, 14th of November :) xx
Oh wow! And is everything on track with the preparation? Such a big day for you xxx
Not really. There is so much to do and I hardly have time for anything (full-time working). such a big and stressful day :) xx
You will get there! You're amazing! I can imagine there is so much to do! And hard to juggle in your spare time. It will all be worth it when you are married! Gemma xxx
Thank you so much Gemma. I am sure it will all worth it :) xxx
The venue is so lovely, Ela! I am sure you will have an amazing time there & make the best memories awwww <3 We also didn't want to have too many people at the wedding (from 45 to 75) but then one thing led to another and we had 107 haha! Things sometimes don't go exactly the way we plan but you add your personal touch and it just makes everything line up perfectly in the end ;) Hugs & happy planning! :) xox Nadia http://mielandmint.blogspot.co.uk/
Nothing really goes as planned at the weddings but I hope everything will be good and everyone will have so much fun :) Thank you so much&hugs xx
We got married with only my family and two best friends in attendance, my in-laws couldn't make it because they were far in Canada and we got married in Malaysia. It was the second marriage for both my husband and I and we've learnt our lessons and was determined to avoid a huge wedding celebration. Ours were intimate and with people whom truly cared for us and we wouldn't have it any other way. xx Shireen | <a href="http://reflectionofsanity.com" rel="nofollow">Reflection of Sanity </a>
Intimate is good. We will have traditional henna night in Istanbul/Turkey which will be a big one (only a few will join from fiancee's family) then only my family will go to Germany for the actual wedding, so there won't be many from my family but mostly from fiancee's. Getting married in different countries is really hard. x
This venue is so so pretty, gorgeous detailing and architecture. My fiance and I are getting married on a nature reserve in a barn so totally different... but these are gorgeous! Elle www.theellenextdoor.com xx
Nature reserve in a barn? That sounds amazing, I would really like that too however in November it is kinda impossible :( x
I love the pictures, the venue looks gorgeous! :) My wedding was beautiful and just for some friends and family! I think was perfect that way! karinanopaisdasmaravilhas.com xx
Totally agree with you. Having a close family and friends around you is the best one! xx
I've not planned my wedding yet, obviously, but I've seen people absolutely stressed out about weddings, haha. I think the venue is lovely, though! No place is entirely perfect for a person, so personal touches are guaranteed, I'm sure! May | <a href="http://themayden.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">THE MAYDEN</a> | <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/mayden-13980427" rel="nofollow">Bloglovin'</a>
Weddings are stress, I am just trying to act cool :) xx
Looks like such a lovely place!I had to book my restaurant 14 months in advance, but it worked out well. Also,I prefer smaller weddings, they`re more intimate. http://www.beautynerd.co.uk
14 months in advance? That's a long time :) xx
OMG, Ela, the venue is GORGEOUS! I've never seen one with so much detail. Your wedding is going to have a fairytale like feel to it, which is beyond beautiful. I can assure you that your guests are going to be amazed. Congrats on finding such a perfect place to tie the knot and congrats on your engagement :) Hoping you have a wonderful day, beauty! XO, Jalisa www.thestylecontour.com
Aww thank you so much Jalisa! I hope it will be as like you said and everyone will have a great time. Have a wonderful week, lovely! xx
this is beautiful. SO jealous. i wish i could have a wedding in such a lovely place like this! just wanted to let you know i love the blog! very cute and the posts are great! if you get the chance i would appreciate it if you took the time to check mine out and let me know what you think! i'm trying to make it even better and i think your opinion would help out so much! :) have a great week! love, rach. <a>www.so--hi.blogspot.com</a>
Thank you so much! x
Wow I love the venue, it's just beautiful & it has such nice decor. Your wedding is going to be amazing & I hope you enjoy the planning too (even if it may get stressful at times) x <a href="http://www.beautywithcharm.com" rel="nofollow">Beauty with charm</a>
It is definitely so much stress, I just can't find time for everything. Thank you so much, I hope it will be amazing :) xx
Oh my god, what a great choice! That ceiling is incredible, so beautiful and detailed. I really can't wait to see the photos of your big day already!!! <a href="http://www.musingsandmore.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Musings & More </a>
I hope everything will be as great as I imagined :) xx
What a gorgeous venue, that ceiling! I want to get married out in the forest :) Laura http://thefoxtrails.blogspot.com
Forest sounds great! I like how good it looks *Pinterest weddings* :) xx
OMG! this is so beautiful and elegant. Such a great choice. Your wedding is going to be amazing, like out of a fairy tale book. xox Lenya <a href="http://fashiondreamsandlifestyle.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">FashionDreams&Lifestyle</a>
Aww thank you so much Lenya, I hope it will be that way xx
This is so elegant! It looks like a fairytale! <a href="http://www.wishesandreality.com" rel="nofollow">Wishes & Reality</a>
I hope everything will be like a fairytale!
Gosh, that place is so beautiful, so romantic and so perfect for wedding. xoxo Ramona http://www.ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie
Totally agree with you xx
This place is beautiful. You selected a lovely place. Small weddings are so charming! There were about 500 guests at my wedding, it was a bit crazy, but they have special wedding salons here so they accomodate even up to 1000 guests. http://modaodaradosti.blogspot.ba/
In Turkey most of the people have big weddings. Since it is gonna be in Germany we keep it small. But there's gonna be a traditional night in Turkey and there will be around 200 people :)
The ceiling is absolutely amazing! Lauren x | www.laurenapowers.blogspot.com
I love it!
Both venues look beautiful, like you said, romantic :) My husband and I had just a small wedding with the closest family and it was nice and very personal :) x <a href="http://mummysbeautycorner.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Mummy’s Beauty Corner </a>
Closest family and friends are the best, at least then you create good memories with them instead of dealing with the crowd :) xx
I had a small wedding and enjoyed it very much! You chose a beautiful place for your wedding. Have a great day! Danielle www.spring2spring.com
Small weddings are good! Have a great weekend xx
This venue looks lovely! If I ever get married I would prefer to have my closest friends and family only :) Sarah | <a href="http://www.whatsarahwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">What Sarah Writes</a>
Small weddings are nice and less stressful :) xx
It looks just gorgeous, I'm sure you and your guests will have a fabulous day there! So exciting http://whatrajwants.blogspot.co.uk/
I hope so :) xx
I imagine my venue to be in a big old mansion house with amazing gardens! Corinne x www.skinnedcartree.com
That sounds lovely! xx
That wedding venue is gorgeous! I hope you have an amazing day x <A>Gabrielle Isabella</A>
Thank you. I hope so too xx
These photo are incredible!
They are really nice x
What a beautiful venue! God bless, Xo, Claire Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.com
It is beautiful x
This venue is just absolutely stunning and will be so perfect for the big day! Rae | <a href="http://www.lovefromberlin.net/" rel="nofollow">Love from Berlin</a>
I hope everything will be perfect x
That place looks amazing... but looks so expensive at the same time!! Heba xx ││<a href="http://www.theheba.com/" rel="nofollow">The Heba</a>│<a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/people/thehebablog-13588571" rel="nofollow">Bloglovin</a>│<a href="https://instagram.com/hebaakleh/?ref=badge" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>
It looks amazing :) I actually don't have any clue how much these places cost *shame* xx
wow venue is so amazing.. all pictures are nice https://notsohardtobepretty.wordpress.com
It looks amazing :) x
Gosh, this is heaven! x, Kat of <a href="http://nestedthoughts.com" rel="nofollow">Nested Thoughts</a>
It looks good :) x
Those are beautiful locations for a wedding! - Che www.style-che.com
I think so too :) x
Oh my gosh! That venue looks beyond perfect! Connie | <a href="http://www.sponsoredbycoffee.com" rel="nofollow">Sponsored by Coffee</a> | <a href="http://sponsoredbycoffee.etsy.com" rel="nofollow">Etsy</a>
I hope everything will be perfect :) xx
Amazing place! http://www.simplethingsbyjok.com/
I think so too x
Beautiful places and shot xoxo Liza <a href="http://www.lizacorner.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Liza’s Corner</a> l <a href="https://instagram.com/agathalizz/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> l <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/lizas-corner-4082532/?claim=4zzp2hnbyt6" rel="nofollow">Bloglovin</a>
It is beautiful :) x
Oh wow, this looks like such a beautiful wedding venue! <a href="http://rebeccacoco.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Rebecca Coco</a>
It looks beautiful :) x
That looks beautiful! Congratulations! I actually am going to be planning my wedding soon so this is really helpful! prettyneutral.com
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy planning it x
this place is sooooo pretty ♥♥ Planing a wedding must be amazing!! xx Selina | <a href="http://www.selinasinspiration.com" rel="nofollow">Selinas Inspiration</a>
It is amazing but also stressful, just mix of both! x
I really like the size of the round tables. I went to a wedding recently and the round tables were FAR too large so you couldn't really have a conversation with anyone else on the table apart from the people you were sitting next to. Beth x <a href="http://www.profemaleblogger.com/blogger-of-the-week-love-taylor-mackenzie/" rel="nofollow">www.ProFemaleBlogger.com</a>
It must be really annoying that way. Yeah I think this size is the best one then you can have conversation with everyone xx
Love this place, and I agree, with some personalized details and right decoration, it will look like you imagined it to be. xx Nina http://www.ninasstyleblog.com
I hope so :) x
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I like it too :) x
Just stunning. What a gorgeous venue Jenn | jenniferjayne.blogspot.co.uk
It looks gorgeous, I like it x
Thanks for sharing the tip about booking a veneu ahead of time , these are lovely pictures of a wedding setting. www.stylenbeautylounge.com
I learnt it the hard way as we struggled to find a place :) x
This spot looks so gorgeous! It's definitely so important to reserve the venue in advance. Good luck with all your wedding preparations! xo Kiki http://colormekiki.com/
Totally agree with you, it is really important! Thank you so much xx
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It is gorgeous :) x
This place looks beautiful! I haven't had to plan out a wedding just yet but I think I would want something pretty intimate so I could be with close friends & family! I always thought a beach wedding would be fun too! :) xx Lauren www.blameitonbarneys.com
Beach weddings are great, we thought about it too. Actually my fiancee wanted to get married in Hawaii however I thought it would be so hard to get everyone there ans also so pricey. xx
aww wow, what a beautiful venue! Hannah x <a href="http://www.hannatalks.uk" rel="nofollow">hannatalks</a>
It looks beautiful :) xx
I had a huge one and one only with the family. The second marriage lasts until today, so I am a little biased... But I agree, finding the perfect location really is a struggle. <a href="http://www.lindalibraloca.com/" rel="nofollow">Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking</a>
Small weddings are the best ones, then you make memories with the ones you love xx
this location is everything!!!! http://thewhiteocean.com
It looks gorgeous x
I think I would prefer smaller. A large one just seems so intimidating!
Small ones are good and less stressful :) x
Beautiful location for a wedding, Ela! Really romantic place for sure. You must be a very happy and exciting girl, dear?! ;) xoxo Ira <a href="http://journal-of-style.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><b>JOURNAL OF STYLE<b></a> / <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/journal-style-12633189" rel="nofollow"><b>BLOGLOVIN<b>
Excited, happy and stressful! Mix of everything :)
Haha! I remember how I've felt. It was a mix of feeling too. :D Thanks for the reply, Ela! Enjoy your weekend. xoxo Ira
WOW that room is gorgeous! i love the ceilings! Although I'm not getting married Im always bookmarking venues! naughty www.stylelobster.com
I was doing the same :) It gives inspirations x
So elegant! Your guests definetelly will enjoy your wedding!
I hope they will :) x
Shame you had to postpone the first time. For our wedding, we only had 14 people come and 12 of them were people we didn't want really, more like fillers. For me, 64 sounds like a large number but if space is what you need, it should be what you get. Angie x |<a href="http://www.chocolateandlipstick.com/" rel="nofollow"> Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog </a>
Even tho you didn't want 12 there, I am sure you still had a good day. Hopefully we will have a good day xx
This place looks amazing! Love the old charm of it :) It's creazy how much in advance you have to book wedding locations... Good luck on planning everything! Bold Bliss http://boldblissblog.com
It is so much work and so much stress..Thank you so much xx
All I can say is wow, its beautiful! The whole idea of a wedding stresses me out, I know I would love the dress and the shoes part but everything else terrifies me, but that ceiling - wow, I cant wait for the next bit, so lovely seeing your wedding grow, how exciting :) http://www.makeerinover.co.uk
Even the dress part is so stressful, just checking the dresses and trying to decide then checking the prices... crazy! There was one I really liked and it was over 3k then I was like yeah sure ok :) I hope everything will go as planned *fingers crossed*
Oh wow - this is absolutely stunning! I love it and everything looks so beautiful! Can't wait to see the next few posts - it's absolutely beautiful!!!!! :) Layla xxx http://www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk
Thank you :) xx
9 months in advance? That is good to know for the future when this becomes a need in my life. I think my boyfriend would want to keep it small and cost effective, but I would be the one who wanted to do a large wedding and go all out. It is just one day though, so probably best not to spend too much money! xx, adaatude.com
Small ones are more intimate but big ones are more fun :) There are so many things that cost a lot. Small one is definitely cost effective :) x
The ceiling in the first photograph is stunning wow :) You're right it is hard to find a place that suits your ever need however I think it's important to remember the most important thing is to enjoy it with your husband to be :) Remember the day is for you :) I think a medium sized venue is a great choice however smaller ones are also very beautiful. If you go all out it can be costly however it really depends where you go. Some really do bend over backwards to help which is great. Thanks for sharing your post!! Laura www.shehearts.net xx