For Whom the Bell Tolls....

Well I would love to tell you I searched high and low for an equally beautiful, whimsical, vintage-y reception venue. But the truth of the matter is, not more than 20 feet from the Chapel in the small Spanish town replica called Tlaquepaque (pronounced Ta-lock-a-pockey) is a beautiful Patio/square called "The Patio de Las Campanas" it is covered in lush ivy and cobblestone. Not only that but it allows for a grand entrance, having a second floor with beautiful archways that you can see someone walking in and then a beautiful staircase which leads to the middle of the Patio de Las Campanas.... I mean just look at it....

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What's more than all the niceties is that it is unbelievably practical! There's that word again- did you think I would forget it so soon? It is the only one of the three available patios at Tlaquepaque that is mostly in shade throughout the hot summers days- making it a good 2-5 degrees cooler. A MUST for an August wedding in Arizona! Also did I mention it was 20 feet away from the Chapel?

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The only non-practical problem is this: my best friend and Matron of Honor and invitation goddess/graphic designer is in a wheelchair. While all the places will be more than accessible, they all have the c-word(WHAT?!) COBBLESTONE! Which is beautiful and I love it, but I know my best friend hates Cobblestone... wouldn't you if you had to wheel around all the time on an uneven surface? I called her before booking the site, as the blog says I am practical if nothing else, and she expressed her joy that I was not having a beach wedding. She is being a wonderful MOH and I'm just so happy she's not annoyed about the c-word.