Why is it unsurprising? Well, lets take a look at my list of qualifications in order to make it to be the wedding venue of my dreams:
*Perfect Size - meaning it holds somewhere around 50 people
*Located in NH, in the Lakes Region or the White Mountains
*Available for Winter Weddings
If you're curious, these three already severely limit the options, but don't worry, my list continues. It also must have:
*A fireplace (at least one)
*Sleigh rides - or close proximity to sleigh rides
*Vegetarian friendly cuisine
*LGBTQ friendly owners/staff
And it would be nice if there were:
*No round tables (long rectangle ones with regular chairs would be great or even better cool sofas instead of any chairs and side tables - so awesome)
*A place to do an outside ceremony, in the falling snow
*An option to have lit candles at the reception
Also, it needs to just look right and have the right sort of feel. In short, there has to be a je ne sais quoi.
Okay, I'm insane. I get it. But...why spend all the money, go to all the effort, be exhausted, plan it for over a year and a half, have people travel, hire a photographer...well, why do all that if it isn't going to be just how you want it?
I know, I know: My privilege is showing. If this were twitter/tumblr, I would end this by tagging: #firstworldproblems
