Choosing the best sites for your wedding and reception
The perfect wedding day has been pictured in your mind and
dreams almost your entire lifetime. If you're like most, you may
already have a vivid picture of how you want your wedding and
reception to look even down to the last detail such as which
flowers are going to be included in your flower arrangements and
decor. But did your daydreams and imaginings include where you
want to the sacred event to take place and where you are going
to celebrate your union with family and friends?
If not, there are a few things to keep in mind when selecting
the perfect spot to hold your wedding and reception: budget,
amount of guests, theme and type of wedding, and whether or not
you want your ceremony and reception at the same location.
Let's start with the budget first. By keeping in mind your
budget throughout the whole decision making process, you can
prevent heartache in the end. Suppose you found the perfect
dream wedding spot only to learn that you could not possibly
afford to hold your wedding there? Likely if you chose to have
your ceremony in any other spot it would pale in comparison and
be a disappointment when compared with the one you couldn't
swing.
On the other hand, what if you threw caution to the wind and
indulged in the more expensive site? In this case, you might
become bitter about your wedding day when the bills start to
pile up or when you have to forgo your honeymoon to cover the
costs. These two scenarios illustrate why it is very important
to evaluate the cost before investigating any particular wedding
or reception site. If it's over your budget, don't even look at
it.
Your theme and type of wedding are also very important when
choosing the perfect spot for your wedding nuptials. If you are
having an informal country wedding, it would not make much sense
to book an elaborate reception hall. A better choice may be to
have an outdoor reception on a farm complete with a bonfire,
country band, and wagon rides for the little ones.
If you're just looking for a little inspiration and a list of
great wedding sites to investigate, your local chamber of
commerce can supply you with sites, historical and modern, that
can be rented for functions such as weddings. This may be a
great help when you're trying to find a spot for your wedding
that is unique and truly reflects your personality.
Remember, it's your wedding and your dreams. Do not give in to
family pressure or be tempted to take the first place that comes
along. Do your homework and you will be guaranteed to realize
the wedding of your dreams.