All things forrest-ish.

So I said I'd do a post about the trip last weekend didn't I?

We had a lovely time! The resort is quite secluded, overlooks a lake. The above photo was taken on our balcony, we stayed in a lakeside room. They also have chalets. The restaurant (which is where the reception will be) has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the same view. It also has a fireplace, and an adjoining room  that will be used for all the kids (they'll get their lunch there, plus it will have a range of kids friendly supplies - colouring stuff, DVD etc.)

Food is tasty, and we can do the wedding on site to remove the need for (any more!) travel. And of course with the view, we won't need to go overboard on decorations (just chair covers for the mismatched chairs and table decorations). They have enough accommodation to cover if all the guests happen to want to stay there, including cabins for families or couples wanting to share as well as the lakeside rooms. (I rather think there will be a lot of people staying the Friday & Sat nights.. kind of a wedding weekend party! Yay!)

There is an amazing area nearby - Beeldelup Falls. If we could have crammed everyone onto the viewing platform, we'd be getting married there, but no such luck. Photos will be taken there assuming its not pouring with rain. Similarly, worst case scenario if it's raining for the wedding, we'll be able to do it inside. (though it will be a little cramped!)

Getting married on the lawn overlooking the lake isn't quite exactly the "married in the middle of the forest" thing I had in mind, but we weren't able (even enlisting the help from the lovely ladies at the visitor centre, and much driving around) to find something that was what I had in mind and were groom/guest access-friendly. But the lawn overlooking the lake will be pretty, if a little less forest-feral. But also better choice given inclement weather. So there it is.

I also spoke to the very nice florist in Manjimup who wrote me down and told me to talk again to her in May :) And got the card for the local hairdresser, who was sadly really busy and couldn't talk (even on a Monday morning :(

And that was pretty much the trip. Very relaxing, and we both had a great time.

p.s. I order my fabric swatches today, hurrah! Will post on those next.. plus finding a Save the Date design I like.