This is a long one, so only read if you are genuinely interested. We talked a lot about getting married in a barn in Vermont. We found the perfect venue, but, unfortunately, our budget simply could not budge. That being said, we realized we were being silly by trying to find the "perfect" venue in a different state when we live in one of the most beautiful places in the country! Western Massachusetts, and the Pioneer Valley, in particular, has a unique charm that we have come to love through the years. Cities like Holyoke and Springfield get a bad rep here in Massachusetts, being referred to as "broken" or "empty" cities. But we know better. And we want to do better by investing in these communities, both with our time as teachers and with our money. Realizing this, it only seems fitting that we bring our family and friends to share in our love for each other and our love for this place. #WesternMassLove
We expect to finalize the schedule by January 2018. Please be on the lookout for a formal invitation with more details around then.