Eek! Posting here twice in one day, so sorry...
While FH and I were looking at venues, we tried to keep accessibility in mind... but apparently we made an mistake in one of our venue choices.
One of my good friends from high school uses a wheelchair, and I really want him to be there. He's always been there for me, and I him, and he means a lot to me. I sent him a STD, and I was so excited when he said he plans on being at my DW.
FH and I chose to use a historic home for our reception, and I could have sworn it had a ramp in the back of the house. Well, I called the owner of the home and he said there are no ramps!
The reception is in the courtyard area behind the home, but to get to a restroom there are 4 - 9 stairs no matter which direction you go. Nuts. This is completely my fault, and I'm so upset I just had to cry about it last night.
I looked into getting an accessible portable restroom today, but that costs over $1,000, which we can't afford, and I don't even know where we could put it since the space will be taken up by the band, dance floor and dining tables. So I am trying to find a solution but haven't a clue... are there any brides or grooms that use a wheelchair here that might help me brainstorm? Or what would you want me to do if you were my friend?
I am thinking about just approaching him about it but I'm not even sure what to say without coming across as a complete boob. If I could even change the venue at this point, I would, but I'm just about 3 months out. I'm so sad about this.
Please be kind. I already feel like an incredibly insensitive jerk.