What do wedding plans, retirement homes and Confederate flags have in common?

So, I have joined the exciting world of blogs and of course, wedding planning, woo wee! It's very thrilling and yet a tad bit overwhelming. Anyways, so what's new and interesting in the world of Eric and Mandy wedding planning? Well, we are trying to select that perfect spot for our reception. Eric and I, like I’m sure all couples, would like our day to be special and “unique.” So, we’ve been scouring the beautiful Shenandoah Valley for all available options. We checked out a retirement home, which had some lovely light-blue wallpaper, but some potentially conflicting smells, and Evers restaurant, which ignited in Eric an excitement for some good ole Southern home cooking. We also strolled through the soup and salad food service islands at James Madison University’s student center, which overlooks JMU’s swan-inhabited lake. We considered my old high school gymnasium, but that would mean our first dance would have to be to Stairway to Heaven, the favorite song of my awkward high school dances so long ago. We even checked out a couple of barns— one was refurbished to commemorate a nearby Civil War battle, decorated with Confederate flags, stuffed bears, and deer heads.

Hmm...which place would you choose?? I hope Eric and I can arrive at the right decision before this weekend!

Update: You can now vote in our official reception poll.