Bridesmaid Brunch Location Suggestions

[Kimmifunn]

So I'm throwing a brunch for the bridesmaids and other guests for my wedding in Sowal the last weekend in May- like the 20th. Ok- not the last weekend.

Anyway, we're brainstorming about locations- not like rent out locations, but places maybe outside of the box, probably other than on the beach to do it. My friend has a house in Lake Place so we were thinking by her pool. If not there, does anyone have any suggestions of another place we could possibly go?

Mucho gracias.

[TooFarTampa]

So I'm throwing a brunch for the bridesmaids and other guests for my wedding in Sowal the last weekend in May- like the 20th. Ok- not the last weekend.

Are you marrying that dentist Kimmi?

[John R]

i just got the contract to build 45 seawalls from grayton to 395. any idea of a contractor i can hire?

[lindatat]

Ok, take a few days off from reading this board and you miss a lot. I guess I am completely out of touch. Kimmifunn is getting married?

[TooFarTampa]

Phead, whitey, jessi -- April Fools isn't until Saturday!

[whiteyfunn]

Do you want it to be dressy or casual? I assume casual if you were thinking of having it by a pool.

[Kimmifunn]

Ahhh! Clarification! Clarification!

I am NOT getting married! It's my friend...the wedding I'm in. "my" meaning the wedding that I am in!

Johnny R...you can take your seawall down!

And it's not the dentist... I never called him and was supposed to see him Wed night but have an event for work. Boo hiss!

[TooFarTampa]

I was totally freaked out. By the way you are a PUBLICIST. Your posts should not require clarification.

There's still hope for the dentist, I say. Work is a good excuse. Reschedule! Southerners in NY have to stick together!

(slinking back to the lounge, Daddy-O)

[whiteyfunn]

Ahhh! Clarification! Clarification!

I am NOT getting married! It's my friend...the wedding I'm in. "my" meaning the wedding that I am in!

Johnny R...you can take your seawall down!

And it's not the dentist... I never called him and was supposed to see him Wed night but have an event for work. Boo hiss!

Are you going to bring the denist to the wedding?

[Kimmifunn]

I was totally freaked out. By the way you are a PUBLICIST. Your posts should not require clarification.

There's still hope for the dentist, I say. Work is a good excuse. Reschedule! Southerners in NY have to stick together!

(slinking back to the lounge, Daddy-O)

I know...you're so right. My boss would be so let down! Think if that were a pitch...ahh!

I will, I will. I just know we were going to be at the same place. I should just call him. I guess I lack proactivity.

Whitey- probably not... My friend John from college that live in St. Louis actually may come down. He's amazing. Jfunn knows and loves him as well.

[TooFarTampa]

I know...you're so right. My boss would be so let down! Think if that were a pitch...ahh!

Joking! I know so many publicist type people that it just struck me as funny.

I wish I had an actual idea for you.

[whiteyfunn]

I know...you're so right. My boss would be so let down! Think if that were a pitch...ahh!

I will, I will. I just know we were going to be at the same place. I should just call him. I guess I lack proactivity.

Whitey- probably not... My friend John from college that live in St. Louis actually may come down. He's amazing. Jfunn knows and loves him as well.

Do you want to do the luncheon at a restaurant or at a more casual atmosphere (like a pool)?

Do I get to bring a date?

[Kimmifunn]

Do you want to do the luncheon at a restaurant or at a more casual atmosphere (like a pool)?

Do I get to bring a date?

It's going to be casual. It's more of a brunch...pretty laid back. Like come in your bathing suit type thing.

[whiteyfunn]

It's going to be casual. It's more of a brunch...pretty laid back. Like come in your bathing suit type thing.

You could have it at the Grove by the Sea pool. I've gone to some wedding parties there. They turned out nice.

[Kimmifunn]

You could have it at the Grove by the Sea pool. I've gone to some wedding parties there. They turned out nice.

Well they have a pool in Lake Place too...they actually have a little thing with grass. We may have to keep it there, but I was trying to explore some other options before we commited.

[Franny]

If you want to have it at a restaurant w/out having to pay for set up Yianni's has space. They close off the adjoining room for groups..may not be the casualfunn you are looking for.

[WLD]

You can rent some of the "locations" in Seaside and WaterColor. We had an anniversary party at the Seaside croquet court--everybody played and the caterers set up tables nearby. It was lotsa fun.

You used to be able to rent the pavillion at Seaside, although since it is now a major entry point to the beach, it might not be as private as you'd like.

WaterColor has several gorgeous parks that can be rented for functions. They may even rent some of the pools.

Patrick Brewer is the guy to talk to at WaterColor. He does a lot of bridesmaids luncheons. Not sure who at Seaside.

[sunshine]

Another idea might be to have it at Eden State Gardens. I don't have any idea of the logistics, but it's certainly one of the prettiest (and non-beach) settings around. Since the wedding will be on the beach, the bay might be a nice venue for the luncheon.
On the other hand, it will probably be a lot easier to have some funn at Lakeplace. You've got the pool, a nice lawn to set up tables and food plus several neighbors with refrigerators.


I'm looking forward to meeting the funnsters!

And, you know you're old when: the bride is your friend's child.

[whiteyfunn]

Kimmi...Please tell me that "Let's Get Married" by Jagged Edge will be the theme song for this party. It will create the perfect atmosphere!

[Kimmifunn]

See first of all
I know these so-called playas wouldn't tell you this
But I'm gonna be real and say what's heart
Let's take this chance and make this love feel relevant
Didn't you know I loved you from the start, yeah

When I think about all these years we put in this relationship
Eho knew we'd make it this far?
When I think about where we would I be if we were to just fall apart
And I just can't stand the thought of leving you

Meet me in the altar in your white dress
We ain't getting no younger, we might as well do it
Been feeling all the while girl I must confess
Girl let's just get married
I just wanna get married

Meet me in the altar in your white dress
We ain't getting no younger, we might as well do it
Been feeling all the while girl I must confess
Girl let's just get married
I just wanna get married

Said I done it all
But frankly girl I'm tired of this emptiness

I wanna come home to you and only you
Cause making love to just anyone ain't happening
I just gotta be with you

Do you think about us finishing something we started so long ago?
I wanna give you my all
Do you think about us maybe having some babies?
Come on won't you be my lady forever,yeah

I'm ready to commit to you
And I just can't wait for that night
Cause I need you here with me
And let's start a family

Meet me in the altar in your white dress
We ain't getting no younger, we might as well do it
Been feeling all the while girl I must confess
Girl let's just get married
I just wanna get married

[whiteyfunn]

I feel the love! I got my invitation yesterday. It's going to be really funn. Any new details on the luncheon?

Kurt...trying to keep it GenIn.

[jessifunn]

Do I get to bring a date?

You know you are going to bring your new boyfriend!!!

[jessifunn]

I say do it by the pool. Then the A team can jump to the green for some beer and bocci ball. Is t bag coming?

[kurt]

Details?

[Beach Runner]

i just got the contract to build 45 seawalls from grayton to 395. any idea of a contractor i can hire?

Hilarious!

[Donna]

I think I feel a story coming on. On my first and very short marriage, Mom was totally stressed out and mad at the country club. As an alternative and an insult (to them), she wanted to have the rehearsal dinner at the Greyhound Bus Depot Cafe on Old Highway 90 in DeFuniak Springs. Dad had a fit and fell into it over this. Said we couldn't have a decent soiree at that cafe for the screen door slapping and the hiss of air brakes, not to mention the old owner sauntering around with his double-barrel shotgun in his arms. (This was in the day of the Freedom Riders, you see.) Needless to say, we had the event at the country club, after all. Twas droll.

I've since rather regreted that we didn't choose the Bus Stop Cafe, after all, which might have been more in keeping with the dynamics of the marriage. I've always said the divorce was more successful than the marriage. God knows, it's lasted longer. :oops: The end.

Kimmi, this is NOT a suggestion!

[Beach Runner]

Lolol!

[Sheila]

I think I feel a story coming on. On my first and very short marriage, Mom was totally stressed out and mad at the country club. As an alternative and an insult (to them), she wanted to have the rehearsal dinner at the Greyhound Bus Depot Cafe on Old Highway 90 in DeFuniak Springs. Dad had a fit and fell into it over this. Said we couldn't have a decent soiree at that cafe for the screen door slapping and the hiss of air brakes, not to mention the old owner sauntering around with his double-barrel shotgun in his arms. (This was in the day of the Freedom Riders, you see.) Needless to say, we had the event at the country club, after all. Twas droll.

I've since rather regreted that we didn't choose the Bus Stop Cafe, after all, which might have been more in keeping with the dynamics of the marriage. I've always said the divorce was more successful than the marriage. God knows, it's lasted longer. :oops: The end.




Kimmi, this is NOT a suggestion!

Donna,

Please write the book! I can't wait.

[Miss Kitty]

Oh Donna...that was priceless!!! Like gttbm says...git ta writin'!!!!

[Jdarg]

You have had such a fun time in your life- all these great stories!