As you experienced the various wedding locales and venues (including nuptials in a hot-air balloon), which one appealed to you the most? If you could have an unlimited budget for your wedding ceremony, what features would you choose? As a guest, what was the best wedding you ever attended, and what made it so enjoyable?
I think the wedding in the hot air balloon sounded beautiful—such a unique and romantic setting. If I had an unlimited budget, I’d skip the lavish wedding and go for an extended honeymoon full of travel and adventure instead. The best wedding I’ve ever attended was a traditional Mexican wedding. It had everything—lots of family, dancing, culture, delicious food, and even a parade down the main street. It was joyful, vibrant, and unforgettable.
The best wedding I’ve attended as a guest was in Telluride, CO on top of the world. A gorgeous mountain top venue with views for days. A second wedding for both, no expense was spared. It was a gorgeous weekend.
None of the wedding venues spoke to me but I loved Augie and Maxxie’s personalized touches that surprised their wedding guests and horrified Arabella to her core!
Regardless of wedding budget, I would elope. Not much for pageantry, traditions, or ceremonies…at least for myself.
While I have been to some lovely weddings, a memorable wedding moment was one that we witnessed at a hotel where we were staying (hotel guests, not wedding guest). The Indian groom rode to the hotel on an elephant - quite a sight in Lexington, KY where thoroughbreds are much more common than elephants.
All of these weddings were so over the top I had a hard time even beginning to visualize them. I have two married daughters, so have been part of preparing and paying for two lovely but not extravagant weddings that I would take over any of these.
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I’m still laughing from your comment about the elephant vs the thoroughbreds!!
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I agree with Laura on not being excited about any of the wedding venues. I just couldn’t relate. My favorite wedding was my daughter’s wedding 16 years ago because it was in a beautiful church and the reception was at the Kennedy Center. Everyone commented on how much fun it was. It was extra special for guests who had never been to the Kennedy Center or experienced the motorcycle take-over of DC on Memorial Day weekend. With an unlimited budget I would have invited more guests and paid for all out-of-town guests’ lodging! 
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