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Iris Bud

Finding My Dream Wedding Venue

October 27th, 2009 by     


I will say this about finding your “dream wedding venue”: it’s a lot like finding your Dude. First of all, you’ll probably find plenty that just aren’t right for you. When you think you’ve found the right one, it’s all about a feeling – you can write a list of what you’re looking for, but when it comes down to it, it’s all about what feels right. For instance, when I met Iris Dude, I just knew he was right. And when I walked into Marbles Kids Museum, I knew it was right too.

When looking for our venue, I did have a brief list of “needs”: I needed a place where we could have our ceremony and reception in the same place. I needed a venue that was entirely indoors, or had an easy (and free) rain plan. I preferred a place that would let me choose my own caterer. And I needed somewhere fun, somewhere that felt alive and exciting and playful. What better place than a kids museum?

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This picture was taken from the second floor, looking down at another event in the main area where our ceremony and reception will be held. Isn’t the globe great?

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Iris Bud

Searching for the Venue of My Dreams

October 15th, 2009 by     


As soon as we got engaged, I was told this multiple times: “The first thing you need to do is set a date and find your venue.” So, I searched for venues in the area (using the internet and regional wedding magazines), narrowed it down to three, and visited all of them. I knew I would find my perfect venue in one of those three options!

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The Matthew's House

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