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Congratulations! I think that is a lovely idea. My husband and I just had our minister, and two witnesses. We had juice, because I was pregnant, and coffee cake. I think it's your day and you should enjoy it the way you want to. I once officiated a student's sister's wedding that had it outside in their back yard, and the bride cooked her own cake and food. It was lovely!! Enjoy and be blessed. Namaste-Anora

Ok, here goes, I've never heard of auctioning off picnic baskets and it would seem somewhat tacky I'd think. The wedding cupcakes sound like a good idea but plan on at least two per person if not more...ppl tend to eat more cupcakes then cake. And you have to think too how many ppl are going to want to wrestle a cupcake out of the little paper cup to eat it and do it daintly. I'd do the baptism's seperate b/c those should be on a special day just for each kid, not crammed in together or crammed in with a wedding. Lastly, I have seen weddings where everyone brings a covered dish and it's more of a potluck type dinner. Oh, and the getting married in a park is a nice idea but try to consider the season, weather and time of day. You are talking June and hot, so your going to want it either early in the morning or later in the afternoon. I'd suggest afternoon so ppl don't have to get up early. [b]~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS**[/b]

It's definitely a nice, creative type of wedding. It wouldn't cost the families a whole lot of money. There would also be some nice scenery for a wedding. That's all sounds very nice.

I think the picnic basket idea is all s sweet, beautiful and classic. You don't see anyone doing that anymore. Baptizing your children at your wedding on the other hand, not so perfect. Baptist are suppose to be cleansing of the soul, the return to God not something you show to your entire family and friends and say: Look my child are pure and baptize what about yours? not everyone is a Christian and some people who aren't might find it quite offensive, sure they may not say it as it is YOUR day but I'm preety sure they be thinking it. And the potluck idea at the end... are they going for a wedding ? or a dinner party? sorry hun but here you gotta get real, you should be the one hiring a caterer or do the basket idea. having a pot-luck theme at your wedding isn't exactly good.

I think thats a great idea and so original too. I have never heard of getting married on a bridge but it sounds really beautiful. It is your day so do what you want!! congrats to you and lots of luck and love in your marriage.

I think what you guys want to do for your wedding is great. I think a wedding can be more than the traditional church thing. Make it memorable. I think the ideas you have are wonderful. I bet all that attend will remember your wedding. And the cupcakes and the desert idea solve the something that everyone will like problem. I say go for it.

Dear friend, I hope everyong may have their own way or marriage. But from my personal experience I do hope it is just as if taking a lottery ticket. May be one may get a better partner and may be a big mistake of life. The greatest mistake of my life is marriage.

I like your statement!!! **Peace and Love get's you through everything in Life** That is great. As for the wedding, why not do things that way? This makes it an even more special day. The children being baptized before the wedding. The cup cake cake! Love the idea's. Did you get enough money for a nice honeymoon? Congratulations to you and your family. Wishing you all the best. Take care.

I think that all those things are positive because they show a positive contribution to your happiness. But what is most important is that two people are giving themselves to one another. Enjoy your wedding.

i think that sounds like a really neat idea, very unique & should be alot of fun. people need to get back to more basic entertainment, i think. i have always thought it was ridiculous what some people spent on weddings, they aren't anymore married than someone who went to the jp. i think your idea is great, good wholesome down to earth fun like people use to do. what are u wearing . didn't quite understan the "one plate or one dessert". did u mean food on the plate? do your kids want to do that? i might wait till another day to do that.hope everything turns out just like u want it. good luck.

Thats original.Friends and relatives can enjoy themselves in the park without waiting in the hall.People feel more relaxed in the outdoor.Whats more,its less costy.lol

outdoor wedding is so great, so relaxing and it sounds so sweet... ilike that. keep posting...

Well, first if it is your wedding you should be most interested in doing something special for yourself to make it memorable. You have listed some interesting and fairly unique ideas. I think when you examine a wedding ceremony as a party (basically, the reception) then all of these things seem almost normal. Like asking people to bring a plate or desert. This is so common at any other festival or party. It would surely add a level of uniqueness and take a load off the couple planning the wedding. Having a massive selection of food is always nice, plus so many people now a days enjoy cooking (...and eating) that I don't imagine anyone would be overly bothered. I think the only idea in there that is not that great is having your children baptized prior to the wedding (I assume the same day?). They just seem like such different events that don't really correlate with one another, and should probably have their own little celebrations.

it sounds great. i surport the idea what you have. be yourself and enjoy the life what you want.don't be so nervous to do something let you happy!

I think that is a beautiful, wonderful, and original idea. And I don't care what anyone else says, I bet the guests would enjoy it too. Just as long it wasn't raining or the winds weren't 50mph. In Oklahoma it seems people almost have to hold down their scalps to get through the windy days!

Well, I don't know about the baptism thing, but other than that, it sounds like a good plan to me. My wife and I got married in a state park in Georgia in front of a lake, then had a reception in the public meeting hall. It was really nice. I like the idea of the cupcakes. Brownies are easier to make though. You could also consider baking a few cake mixes from Duncan Heinz or something like that, depending on how many people you are expecting. There are many creative ways to have a cheap reception. One person I know ordered a platter of some sort from Subway, and had fruit punch (Hawaiian Punch I think it was), but Kool-Aid would be another cheap option. It really just all depends on what you like, but you can definitely have some fun with it.

Outdoor weddings can be totally beautiful. My cousin is having hers outdoors, in June, near a waterfall in a regional park in my city - it's a gorgeous concept, and the wedding pictures are gonna turn out great! . I think it's a good idea. I like the idea of wedding "cupcakes" - that will make things easier and you don't have to worry about cutting the cake or clean-up. The baptised thing is fine (that's a good idea, also), but I don't know about the plate situation. Do what you feel is right! And congratulations, by the way!