The Arbors

We ventured out this past Sunday to a beautiful venue called The Arbors. It is right here in our little part of North Carolina, only about a half hour (or less!) from where we live. I told him on the way there that I was going to fall in love with it and proclaim that it was perfect, simply because that is my style. But I asked him to please remind me not to commit to it because we had to go to Castle Ladyhawke first. I have this thing - I don't know quite how to explain it, other than to say that I fall in love with places, things, and yes, sometimes people, rather quickly. Immediately, in many cases. Patrick is much more methodical in that regard, but I jump right in with my whole heart. I love you, I love you, I love you "The Arbors." It's true. I fell in love.

We first viewed the pavilion, which was pretty, but not breathtaking. Then we went to the area that they call "the Main." It has an adorable little house with magnificent wood beam features inside. It's so wonderfully designed that I wanted to move right in. That would be where we would get ready for our big day, and we are welcome to rent the house for the weekend to prepare and also then to sleep the night of the wedding. We could even have a brunch there with the family in the nice kitchen.

Next to the house is a banquet type of facility that is just absolutely gorgeous. You walk in and there is light streaming through the many windows and there are big arches to the right made of stone. It brings stone and wood together so beautifully, and even sort of reminds me of a castle. Bonus! There is an oversized stone fireplace where we can get married in front of a roaring fire, and there is a fire pit outside for roasting  marshmallows or  keeping warm. Through the windows you can see a big pond and the forest all around. It's on 120 acres or so and is just stunning. I loved it. I did.

Next up is Castle Ladyhawke next Sunday. It's about 3.5 to 4 hours from our home, and the bar has been raised quite high. Show us what you've got, Castle Ladyhawke! Because right now I'm feeling pretty in awe of the Arbors.

This is nerve wracking! Yet thrilling! So so so so exciting!