Comments on: Our Adirondack Wedding – Part 1

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How Moving to the Adirondacks Improved My Social Life | Towns and Trails — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:18:55 +0000

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By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:47:04 +0000

Hi Becky,

Thanks for posting – so glad you found it useful! It’s definitely a different situation to be in, especially if you want to keep your wedding small and simple. Feel free to post more specific questions here, or email me directly at jessica@townsandtrails.com. I’d be happy to help.

Congratulations to you both!

Jess

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:23:08 +0000

Thanks so much for posting this! I’m in the middle of the exact same dilemma – my fiance’s family lives in Alaska, my family lives in the Adirondacks, and we both currently live in Pennsylvania. We keep saying that we want something very simple, fun and relaxing for everyone involved up here – but we’ve been having a hard time finding a place that fits that bill (surprisingly!) My fiance and I love your ideas though and I think we might do a similar spin-off. Thanks again and I’d love to hear any other tips!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:48:57 +0000

Hi Francis,

Thanks so much for your comment. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts go out to you and your family.

I could not agree more about reconsidering the concept of the modern wedding. Too often I hear of people focusing on the wedding, rather than the marriage – and the “details” of family and friends get lost in the sea of tulle and party favors.

One of the most unforgettable moments of our wedding was calling my grandmother in California right before the ceremony. She no longer travels, so could not be there in person, but she listened by phone to the entire ceremony. I was nervous and overcome by emotion, but I managed to dial her number and say, “Hi, Grandma – it’s showtime!” We put the phone down right next to us and she was able to hear the whole thing. It meant everything to me. And, of course, she was there to celebrate with us when we had our reception a few weeks later in San Diego.

I hope you and your family find peace in the weeks to come.

Take care,
Jess

By: Our Adirondack Wedding - Part 2 - Towns and Trails

Our Adirondack Wedding - Part 2 - Towns and Trails — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:27:58 +0000

“… year and realize that I was right smack in the middle of wedding planning. Once we had made the first major decisions, I took a good long break from it all and didn’t jump back into planning until the spring. …” – http://www.townsandtrails.com/our-adirondack-wedding-part-2/

By: An Architect Francis Treves

An Architect Francis Treves — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:41:04 +0000

I loved your descriptions,pictures, and concept of a progressive wedding. As a society maybe we should have the institution reversed or at least reconsidered as you have done. Instead of one event-many, small and intimate rather than large, more humble rather myth based, to share with close friends in consideration of the aged or other who cannot travel.

In birth,marriage,and death, special occasions need to be shared by many. One place is ofen just not enough. My mother died several days ago and her children are taking her on her final journey whose ashes and celebration of her life will take her to three states and two continents where in different language,places,and people will provide the echo.

By: Cherie

Cherie — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:44:14 +0000

Love it! Post more pics