We are trying to decide between a local city park wedding with a small reception, and a destination wedding to the beach he proposed on. . . any suggestions?

Here is the options:

BEACH:
If we get married on the beach it would basically be our parents, siblings and their significant others, and the bridal party and their signifcant others with a small rehersal dinner and reception at a hotel or restraunt.

The beach is roughly 3 hours from where we live but anywhere from 5-8 hours for our families

PARK:
If we do the park we would be expected to invite all friends and families and have a full rehersal dinner and reception. . . the reception would be a simple cake and punch reception with finger foods and h'orderves.

We are roughly 1-5 hours from our families.

The DELIMMA:
The more we think about it the more we want to cut costs as much as possible. We are leaning towards flowers and cakes from Sams. We are willing to spend on the pictures. Our ultimate goal is to be married at the end of the day and have money for a nice honeymoon and a down payment on a house.

The clincher is I already have my gown. I got an amazing deal on it several months ago. Its not beach friendly. We have considered selling the gown and getting another one, but this is my dream gown. I really do not want to have to find something else. We also already have the FG basket, RB pillow, Guest book and pen and garters that all match the current gown.

We really want our colors to be chocolate ivory baby pink and gold. Its an October wedding. will this work in either place?

THE GOWN: