My 107-year-old grandmother inspired me to choose an unconventional wedding venue: her senior-living community
I'm getting married at my 107-year-old grandmother's retirement community so she can attend easily. It's a meaningful venue for our whole family.
The author, Catherine Work, is planning to get married at her grandmother's senior-living community, the same place where her 107-year-old grandmother currently resides. The author's decision to hold her wedding at this unconventional venue came about after she learned that her grandmother dislikes getting in and out of cars. Realizing that her grandmother would be most likely to attend if it were a location close to her, the author chose this retirement community as her wedding venue.
Work explains that the retirement community has beautiful grounds with a pond, plenty of green space, and ample parking. She describes the area as being far from traditional wedding venues, yet it offers all the amenities she desires for her big day. Additionally, since many members of the author's family regularly visit the retirement community, it is a familiar and comfortable setting for everyone involved.
The author notes that her wedding will be small, as she is inviting only her closest relatives to attend. She plans to have pies instead of cake, not wear a white dress, and leave out many traditional wedding rituals. Work states that these unconventional choices are based on the people she most wants to be present at her wedding, rather than focusing on what looks impressive in photos or adhering to societal expectations.
The author's fiancé supports her decision, having visited the retirement community multiple times and recognizing its suitability for the wedding. The author is pleased that her family is also on board, as they understand and appreciate the practical and compassionate nature of her choice.
Ultimately, the author's wedding will be held on her grandmother's birthday in summer 2027. While the wedding will be low-stress and surrounded by nature, there will be some limitations, such as no loud music, alcohol, or fireworks due to the location's rules. Nevertheless, Work is confident that the day will be memorable and meaningful, centered around her love for her partner and her grandmother.
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