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Shorty McBride
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11/23/2007 5:00 PM
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Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
As some of you already know, we're having a destination wedding. A small group of people, intimate, yada yada yada.
We originally thought Florida, but someone that is very close to me is uncomfortable flying, and plane tickets will be a financial burden on FSIL and her DH - they struggle every month. So we're now looking into someplace within driving distance - the weather doesn't matter, FH is a teacher and will be off in the summer, Feb, April, etc - we have plenty of date options for 2006.
Anyone been to Ocracoke Island? (north carolina) - I've heard great things.
Myrtle beach is too commercial for us, florida is too far - please offer whatever you've got! 
Thanks!!
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Shorty McBride
so done!
Member since 4/05 12790 total posts
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11/23/2007 5:00 PM
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Winter Garden Pavilion, Fox Hollow
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
anyone?! TIA!
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Posted 3/21/05 4:03 PM
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Bunnymonkey
Feels like home to me...
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6/11/2005 5:00 PM
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Raphael Vineyards
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
Wrightsville Beach, NC. It's in the Outerbanks - check out that whole region.
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Posted 3/21/05 4:06 PM
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JessicaM.
totally
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4/23/2006 12:00 AM
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shes gonna dream up the world she wants to live in
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
Posted by shorty the pumpkin
Anyone been to Ocracoke Island? (north carolina) - I've heard great things.
I've been to Ocrakcoke Island (Outerbanks, rt) it's very nice, but a little windy LOL
If you choose someplace like that, be VERY mindful of hurricane season- Outerbanks usually get slammed.
there are some nice places in VA to try, but may I suggest you also look north- especially to Vermont. there are so many beautiful places, all within about a 6 hour drive.
A friend was married in Vermont in July (it was beautiful), so if you are interested, I can see if I can get some info from her.
Good luck
Message edited 3/21/2005 4:07:19 PM.
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Posted 3/21/05 4:06 PM
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Bunnymonkey
Feels like home to me...
Member since 6/04 4861 total posts
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6/11/2005 5:00 PM
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Raphael Vineyards
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
West Virginia ia also a beutiful state - I don't know any specific places, but i love driving through it.
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Posted 3/21/05 4:07 PM
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Shorty McBride
so done!
Member since 4/05 12790 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/23/2007 5:00 PM
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Winter Garden Pavilion, Fox Hollow
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
Posted by JessicaM.
Posted by shorty the pumpkin
Anyone been to Ocracoke Island? (north carolina) - I've heard great things.
I've been to Ocrakcoke Island (Outerbanks, rt) it's very nice, but a little windy LOL
If you choose someplace like that, be VERY mindful of hurricane season- Outerbanks usually get slammed.
there are some nice places in VA to try, but may I suggest you also look north- especially to Vermont. there are so many beautiful places, all within about a 6 hour drive.
A friend was married in Vermont in July (it was beautiful), so if you are interested, I can see if I can get some info from her.
Good luck
EXCELLENT info! Please forward any info you have on that Vermont wedding - could be very nice- although we were interested in a beach wedding.
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Posted 3/21/05 4:41 PM
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Shorty McBride
so done!
Member since 4/05 12790 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/23/2007 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Winter Garden Pavilion, Fox Hollow
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
thanks girls - these are all great ideas so far
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Posted 3/21/05 5:17 PM
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SuzBride
The Jack!
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7/8/2006 11:30 AM
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Land's End :) 11!
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
Posted by Bunnymonkey
Wrightsville Beach, NC. It's in the Outerbanks - check out that whole region.
Definitely! I am trying to convince FH that we should go on a vacation this summer to Outerbanks/Emerald Isle. When I was younger we used to vacation at Summer Winds Condos down there - it was perfect (sun, beach, pool, etc).
Check out
http://www.bluewatergmac.com
if you are looking to rent a condo/house on or near the beach!
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Posted 3/21/05 5:24 PM
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Shorty McBride
so done!
Member since 4/05 12790 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/23/2007 5:00 PM
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Winter Garden Pavilion, Fox Hollow
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
thank you!!!
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Posted 3/21/05 5:31 PM
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ppwbride
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6/18/2005 5:00 PM
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Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
You might want to consider Richmond, VA or Charleston, SC. They both have a great southern feel. We went to a destination wedding in Charleston and had a wonderful time - we still talk about it all the time.
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Posted 3/21/05 5:38 PM
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lilacwine
In-between days
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5/14/2005 12:00 AM
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booked
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
If you're considering Vermont, how about New Hampshire?
We went to a lovely wedding here in the fall.
Inns at Mills Falls . My friends got married in a tiny chapel a few miles away and held the reception at the hotel ballroom.
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Posted 3/21/05 5:44 PM
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Shorty McBride
so done!
Member since 4/05 12790 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/23/2007 5:00 PM
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Winter Garden Pavilion, Fox Hollow
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
Posted by lilacwine
If you're considering Vermont, how about New Hampshire?
We went to a lovely wedding here in the fall.
Inns at Mills Falls . My friends got married in a tiny chapel a few miles away and held the reception at the hotel ballroom.
omg, that place is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the lake view - you think I could get married outside, overlooking the lake?!?
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Posted 3/21/05 5:46 PM
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lilacwine
In-between days
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5/14/2005 12:00 AM
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
Posted by shorty the pumpkin
Posted by lilacwine
If you're considering Vermont, how about New Hampshire?
We went to a lovely wedding here in the fall.
Inns at Mills Falls . My friends got married in a tiny chapel a few miles away and held the reception at the hotel ballroom.
omg, that place is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the lake view - you think I could get married outside, overlooking the lake?!?
looks like you can: check the "entire wedding planning packet" link (or something like that)
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Posted 3/21/05 5:48 PM
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Shorty McBride
so done!
Member since 4/05 12790 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/23/2007 5:00 PM
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Winter Garden Pavilion, Fox Hollow
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
bump for the night crew - thanks in advance ladies....
does anyone know anything about North Carolina specifically? the outer banks area? Hotel recommendations?
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Posted 3/21/05 10:24 PM
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WedHead
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
What about The Sagamore in Lake George? I think someone on LIW is getting married there.
http://www.thesagamore.com/weddings/
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Posted 3/21/05 10:28 PM
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Shorty McBride
so done!
Member since 4/05 12790 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/23/2007 5:00 PM
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Winter Garden Pavilion, Fox Hollow
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
ooh that is an option - we both went to school upstate  Albany and Cortland.
Anyone remember who the Sagamore bride was?
Although, the more and more I think about it, I have my heart set on waterfront property - I'll check that Sagamore link!
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Posted 3/21/05 10:34 PM
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WedHead
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
It's curliegirl. Did you look at the site? I've never been, just heard about it. Looks gorgeous.
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Posted 3/21/05 10:37 PM
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Shorty McBride
so done!
Member since 4/05 12790 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/23/2007 5:00 PM
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Winter Garden Pavilion, Fox Hollow
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
Posted by shorty the pumpkin
ooh that is an option - we both went to school upstate Albany and Cortland.
Anyone remember who the Sagamore bride was?
Although, the more and more I think about it, I have my heart set on waterfront property - I'll check that Sagamore link!
eta: I just checked out the Sagamore - WOW that place is gorgeous, but its way out of our price range. The site quotes $125-165pp.
We'd like a casual beach wedding, with a nice restaurant that will accomodate a DJ to follow.
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Posted 3/21/05 10:39 PM
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Shorty McBride
so done!
Member since 4/05 12790 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/23/2007 5:00 PM
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Winter Garden Pavilion, Fox Hollow
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
THANK YOU wedhead! that was very sweet of you.
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Posted 3/21/05 10:40 PM
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FireIslandLove
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
We went to Baltimore one Saturday just for the night. I think it was a 5 hour drive. We went to the inner harbor and had dinner and walked around, there was enough to do/see just for the day that we were there.
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Posted 3/21/05 10:43 PM
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WedHead
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
Posted by shorty the pumpkin
THANK YOU wedhead! that was very sweet of you.
No prob. Here's another option I just thought of. My FSIL got married in Nantucket. She had her wedding at the Harbor House which isn't anywhere near the price of the Sagamore. If you're having a more casual and smaller wedding, she actually did the clambake the night before at The Brante Point Inn. It was buffet style but HUGE lobsters. It was great atmosphere and that was only $70 a head. Here's the link if you want to check it out.
http://www.nantucketmeetings.com/weddings/harborhouse.php
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Posted 3/21/05 10:50 PM
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06NovBride
We're Married
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Wedding Date:
11/24/2006 7:00 PM
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East Wind
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Re: Nice vacation/wedding spots, south, within driving distance?
what about hilton head island SC. I've heard it's nice. Vermont is really nice in the summer. FI and I went there about two years ago and it was gorgeous.
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Posted 3/21/05 11:38 PM
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