tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post8255185666578744093..comments2024-03-08T21:02:54.424-05:00Comments on A Grave Interest: Going to the Chapel…Cemetery WeddingsJoy Neighborshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-82063322782960871182020-04-18T06:44:50.401-04:002020-04-18T06:44:50.401-04:00It is actually amazing to get married at such beau...It is actually amazing to get married at such beautiful and historical places. It is a great feeling!Olivia Davishttps://treschiceventplanning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-29816003852066982792013-11-13T11:15:40.933-05:002013-11-13T11:15:40.933-05:00Glad it was useful for you! I'm finding that c...Glad it was useful for you! I'm finding that cemetery sextons and superintendents really do understand people wanting to hold weddings in their cemeteries. Most of these people love their grounds and enjoy sharing them with others. A one-on-one with a small cemetery sexton may get the results you want.<br /><br />Cemeteries in the cities are realizing what beautiful locations and great grounds they have, and are becoming more and more open to allowing weddings. (It's about time ; )<br /><br />Best of luck!!Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-27462050402266416442013-11-10T12:34:54.272-05:002013-11-10T12:34:54.272-05:00I was trying to find ideas for a wedding venue for...I was trying to find ideas for a wedding venue for a Halloween wedding in Suffolk, VA. Out of all the holidays in the year and seasons, my fiance and I love Fall and Halloween. It is the ONLY holiday we look forward to. I have been trying to think of ideas of what I would like and I was thinking a wedding outside near a line of trees in all their fall glorious colors would be a very beautiful sight for a Fall wedding. I had also an idea of a place that is now a wedding venue but used to be a funeral home owned by a friend's father. I thought this was ironic and was thinking this may be the place for such a day, but though I like the decorations and garden scenery it seems the place is quite pricey even for a small guest list of 25 and a simple set-up. Then, I remembered there was a cemetery in Norfolk, VA called Elmwood that had the perfect line of trees along a road that would fit what I wanted. Also with all the beautiful statues, masoleums and serene peacefulness what could be better? The fall foliage would provide way more beauty then I could ever produce and for FREE. I had been thinking or dreading though that this kind of place may not seem as perfect to me as to my guests that would attend but after reading this blog I am shocked to find out I am nowhere near the only one who has had this idea! I am also glad that cemeteries are also realizing this trend! I have written an email to the person who runs this cemetery and am hoping for a good response. It would truely be a nice place to have a wedding in my eyes and might not be so bad on my budget! I am in no way a girly girl and not a picky person when it comes to elegance and flair at a wedding. I don't want a million dollar wedding. Just something simple, small and serene and I think I've found it in Elmwood! Thanks for the blog and post this gives me a little more hope in the idea. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-56870301888567436322013-11-03T18:17:48.956-05:002013-11-03T18:17:48.956-05:00Check with Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, and Bo...Check with Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, and Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah.Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-22585304834632480972013-10-22T20:46:41.615-04:002013-10-22T20:46:41.615-04:00Are there any venues in Charleston, South Carolina...Are there any venues in Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, GA, or St. Augestine, FL?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-82401745618210126772013-07-19T10:54:44.765-04:002013-07-19T10:54:44.765-04:00If I were doing it again, it would definitely be i...If I were doing it again, it would definitely be in a cemetery. In fact, I'm surprised more cemeteries aren't going after the wedding business. As you said, Mandy, it is cheaper and you couldn't ask for a more natural and serene location.Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-63058726795839822372013-07-16T19:42:15.887-04:002013-07-16T19:42:15.887-04:00That is so sad that your family does not see the l...That is so sad that your family does not see the location as a wonderful, peaceful place for a wedding! Well, its your wedding- so you can tell them right off, if you don't like what I'm doing, then feel free to check the No box on the recipt!Agent Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182674783561200010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-55515965300605906352013-07-16T19:40:42.631-04:002013-07-16T19:40:42.631-04:00I totally would get married in a Cemetery! I, to...I totally would get married in a Cemetery! I, too enjoy strolling through cemeteries and have passed a few areas in local cemeteries and thought "what a perfect backdrop for a wedding!" It is much cheaper than spending 300 dollars to rent a church, plus a hall and DJ. At least with a cemetery, you don't have to worry too much about decorations and other conflicts. Now I just have to find a guy who agrees....Agent Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182674783561200010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-3291862500096494682013-01-16T18:52:44.067-05:002013-01-16T18:52:44.067-05:00October is always a beautiful month in the cemeter...October is always a beautiful month in the cemetery! Congrats!! <br />(And please email me some wedding pics to post afterwards ; )Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-17411689469319345542013-01-16T18:51:09.254-05:002013-01-16T18:51:09.254-05:00Anyone from California have suggestions?Anyone from California have suggestions?Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-49693932781612116562013-01-03T19:10:31.948-05:002013-01-03T19:10:31.948-05:00My fiancee and I are actually getting married in a...My fiancee and I are actually getting married in a historic cemetery in Columbus, GA this October. We couldn't find "that perfect place" then one day we rode by and we both had that look!!! It was perfect!! I also love to see the look on people's faces when I tell them where I'm getting married! =) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-5434577258576389332012-09-21T17:06:41.034-04:002012-09-21T17:06:41.034-04:00My dream wedding has always been in a cemetery, an...My dream wedding has always been in a cemetery, and Im thinking next year will be the time. I am looking for a cemetery in Southern California, that has lots of tombstones and preferbaly trees, as well as being cheap. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!<br /><br />You can respond back to me on here or my email address: bditomasso@yahoo.com<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-70726927882671711552012-08-02T06:34:48.155-04:002012-08-02T06:34:48.155-04:00Hi there,
I work on a popular daily Live UK TV pr...Hi there,<br /><br />I work on a popular daily Live UK TV programme called Daybreak. <br /><br />We are looking at doing an item around unusual weddings on the show next week. We are keen to talk to couples who have chosen to get married in unusual places, like a cemetery. I’d be really grateful to hear from anyone who has any suggestions.<br /><br />Many thanks,<br /><br />AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583470301359977837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-28863905505164842242012-05-04T12:35:40.304-04:002012-05-04T12:35:40.304-04:00Savannah,
You might want to contact River View Ce...Savannah,<br /><br />You might want to contact River View Cemetery in Portland. They have a gorgeous chapel with a hospitality room that they rent for various events. They might also allow a ceremony on the grounds. info@riverviewcemetery.org<br /><br />Good Luck!!Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-8093604322616857052012-05-02T18:48:38.530-04:002012-05-02T18:48:38.530-04:00I'm actually planning a wedding for a friend w...I'm actually planning a wedding for a friend who wants to get married in a cemetery. Any Idea of ones in Portland, Oregon that might allow it??~*~Savannah~*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/03866497480503276782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-78529461662865606282012-03-21T15:38:13.618-04:002012-03-21T15:38:13.618-04:00I can imagine the trouble you had in the eighties ...I can imagine the trouble you had in the eighties just getting a cemetery to say yes to a wedding. It's nice that cemeteries now understand why many of us would want to get married there. In fact, many promote it! With lovely grounds, pleasant chapels, and such tranquility, a cemetery is a perfect wedding location.Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-50842392602112557262012-03-10T00:00:50.439-05:002012-03-10T00:00:50.439-05:00My ex-husband and I were married at Cedar Park Cem...My ex-husband and I were married at Cedar Park Cemetery, just south of Chicago, on Oct. 31, 1987. We was dressed as Frankenstien in a tux with tails and I was the bride of.. and wore a white leather wedding dress I made myself. Our wedding party wore black cloaks and skeleton masks and carried candles. I had a man of honor and he has a best woman. The cake was in the shape of a headstone and said RIP with our names and the wedding date. It was on the news and in the local paper, but I have not been able to find anything on the web. Halloween has always been my favorite time of the year. When we decided to get married in a cemetery we had a hard time finding one that would let us. Some of their responses were any day but.. because they were afraind of vadalism, one wanted to charge us alot of money and some just just NO! Cedar Park Cemetery said yes with no hesitation and that we would be the second couple to get married there. The first couple met at the cemetery greiving from the loss of their spouses. The cemetery has no above ground headstones, has live deer and a gorgeous pond with swans and a bridge with a small island, (thats where we were married). Although the marriage did not last the memories of the wedding will last a life time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-38054546318691445722011-09-07T14:32:28.875-04:002011-09-07T14:32:28.875-04:00Don't know of any in Orange County, California...Don't know of any in Orange County, California, but I could recommend Barcelona, Spain for the Gargoyles! Truly amazing!! Good Luck Rhonda!Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-52065808261660341992011-09-01T02:24:48.562-04:002011-09-01T02:24:48.562-04:00I'm a wedding planner and guess where my daugh...I'm a wedding planner and guess where my daughter wants to get married... yep a cemetery! This will be my first! Kinda excited to scout locations. She would like something old with really cool headstones or Gargoyles... outside with a possible stone arch? Any suggestions for Orange County, CA. or surrounding areas? Just getting started in the search. So far Hollywood Forever is topping the list for possibilities. Any suggestions can be sent to rhonda@boundeventstudio.com - Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-53193351142659289102011-08-29T15:23:30.345-04:002011-08-29T15:23:30.345-04:00I like that! A lot of couples are now considering...I like that! A lot of couples are now considering exchanging vows in cemeteries where parents or grandparents are buried. Its a way to have loved ones close on that special day.Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-16477821798656307982011-08-25T07:51:34.816-04:002011-08-25T07:51:34.816-04:00i got maryed in a gaveyard not just a blessing .bu...i got maryed in a gaveyard not just a blessing .but we did it for the right resons.so my wifes mum could be there.it was so a nice day .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-88853715278845651382011-08-10T19:37:41.780-04:002011-08-10T19:37:41.780-04:00I would in a heart-beat if I were getting married ...I would in a heart-beat if I were getting married again. (Umm....maybe I should rephrase that ; )Joy Neighborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517577511576153582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-79106728147206372072011-08-07T22:50:18.724-04:002011-08-07T22:50:18.724-04:00I think its awesome however my family thinks that ...I think its awesome however my family thinks that im morbid for wanting one myself in such a wonderful placeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-85661373064548456852011-06-29T12:41:27.618-04:002011-06-29T12:41:27.618-04:00Hey! I just stumbled upon your blog, but I just wa...Hey! I just stumbled upon your blog, but I just wanted to chime in and say that I actually got married at Atlanta's Historic Oakland Cemetery last year, and it was the coolest thing in the world. The photographs were incredible; they're sort of scattered around on the internet, but here's a link to one blogger who did a story about our wedding -- she's posted a lot of the pictures on her site:<br /><br />http://www.rocknrollbride.com/2010/11/leigh-brians-incredible-cemetery-wedding/ <br /><br />Anyway, just thought I'd share; the cemetery was a perfect location, and everyone had a great, non-dreary time!Leighhttp://www.missdoxie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177479069889847827.post-7067560439135220582011-06-10T14:39:10.911-04:002011-06-10T14:39:10.911-04:00But of course:) Where else would I?But of course:) Where else would I?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605830032516275694noreply@blogger.com