Where to start... I am an RGV Bride

Now originally we had planned on a 2 year engagement, but in our hearts we knew we wanted to be husband and wife as quickly as possible while still having a "dream wedding." We knew this would be a hard task but together we can do anything! So first off choosing a date! Uh, let me just tell you if its in the year to come...this will be a difficult task. I had a long list of venues to look at ready to go, and a date in mind....Well we called a few outdoor venues asking if we could go scope out the place and gather some prices..."We're sorry you need to set up an appointment, I have one available in 4 weeks. How's that?" I was in disbelief, I have never planned a wedding nor witnessed a wedding being planned. I assumed I could just go look at the place. So venues were being scratched off as we called along because if I couldn't go see it I at least wanted to know if the date I had in mind was available, and nope so one by one they were getting scratched off. Then the last one on my list, Kalos Salon de Eventos, located in Mission, Texas was next. I was told over the phone, sure come on in we house 2 halls and you are more than welcome to come in and view them both. So we did.