My 107-year-old grandmother inspired me to choose an unconventional wedding venue: her senior-living community

My fiancé and I chose our wedding venue specifically so an important guest can be there. We'll be getting married at the retirement community where my 107-year-old grandma lives. I don't see this as a compromise. The venue is beautiful, practical, and meaningful. When my 107-year-old grandmother casually mentioned that she doesn't like getting in and out of cars, I realized I knew the perfect place for my wedding: her retirement community. I didn't grow up in, and don't currently live in, the same place as most of my family, including my grandma. So when I started thinking about wedding venues, I was drawing a blank. Then I realized that the location that would be easiest for everyone was the retirement community I've visited more than 100 times since I was little. The venue has a pond, beautifully landscaped grounds, and plenty of space. All things many people would look for in a wedding venue.

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