u/Captain_Treacle4821

We're planning a wedding and have narrowed the venues down to 4 options. We're torn because they all have different pros/cons and honestly feel like we can't go wrong with any. We have toured and have the details, and I'm wondering if anyone has any personal experiences that may sway us. Can anyone share their experiences planning a wedding or attending a wedding at any of these? Were there any unexpected considerations?

- Springwood Cottage Resort in Arden, I can't find too many pictures of the tent and am wondering how others organized meals

- The Drake Devonshire in PEC, particularly given the higher room rate (we'd want to comp part of the costs)

- Timber House Resort in Brighton

- The Opinicon in Elgin

Thanks!

I'm attending a wedding in 2 months. We know the couple as my spouse is close with the groom, but I have become friends with his fiancé (the bride) as we've spent more time together and bonded over common experiences. We were invited to their wedding over a year in advance, and we have RSVP'd yes and made our meal choices. Recently, I was invited to my close friend's bridal shower and it is on same day as the other wedding.

The events are too far from eachother for me to attend both. I believe a wedding is a more important event to attend, plus I already RSVP'd, so I'll have to miss the shower. I feel awful because it's such a close friend of many years.

Do you think that I'm making the right call? Maybe I should first check with how large the bridal shower is, because it may be more important if only a handful of close people are invited? If I miss the shower, is there something I could do to help make up for it? (I am attending the bachelorette in a few months.)

Thanks!!