LOCATION SCOUTING

So cutie roomie and I had a mission this morning, doing a little location scouting.

My hunny has said that he doesn't really mind where the "I Do's" happen, so that means we can do it at the Salvation Army! He's Catholic, but I was always raised Sally Ann. If the wedding were going to happen in Halifax, I would do it at the Fairview Citadel, without a doubt. That's where my brother got married:

However, we live in Corner Brook, Newfoundland - so we are getting married here.... at home.

The Salvation Army Temple was always our traditional family church here. However, it's quite large and our wedding will not be. Food for thought.

(This is a borrowed photo, hence the no snow)

This church is located on the other side of town from our house. Which, really, is only about 5km away but still to be taken into consideration.

There is, however, another Salvation Army in Corner Brook. The Salvation Army Citadel.

 

In fact, that is the back of my head - as cutie roomie and I just walked down the street and snapped these photos ourselves.

Yes, we live that close. In fact...

If you look at this photo, taken from the church parking lot, you can see our little red race car parked in front of our house just down the road.

Seriously. The church is THAT close.

So this morning, cutie roomie and I decided to go to church.

I will admit that perhaps I haven't gone as often as I should.

We walked down the street, in through the door and were made to feel more than welcome.

There are no photos of the inside, how rude would that be?!

So here's the low down:

Temple:

Located across town

Holds hundreds of people and with a small wedding I envision myself walking down a long empty aisle

BUT is traditionally our family's church, going back generations.

It's where I went as a kid, and on visits here after we moved to NS.

Citadel:

Located about 2 houses away

Cutie roomie and I estimate the main area holds 120 people comfortably, and thus is a cozier atmosphere

My first time there was this morning, but they made us feel loved and welcome

Do you have any thoughts to add?

On a side note, I would like to say that I was happy to be there this morning and am actually planning on walking my butt over there for service more often.

Perhaps not every sunday, as I work some and sometimes life gets in the way.

But fairly often, so that I become more of a familiar face, instead of a new visitor.

I'm leaning towards Citadel. Big time.

and getting excited!

Xoxo.

Leslie