Tips for selecting your Wedding Ceremony Location

February 12, 2009

The selection of the  location of your wedding ceremony is almost important for you as sticking to your budget. Wedding locations can vary so keep the following mind when selecting your location:

  • Location…Location…Location.  Just like a buying real estate is popular by location so are wedding locations.  Many locations book a year to two in advance so make sure you book early so you’ll have time to find an alternate location if the location of your choice is not available.
  • Your church or other religious place of worship is an obvious choice for your ceremony location so if you decide to proceed with this option be sure to budget for a donation for the officiant’s fee.
  • This may seem obvious but make sure that your preferred location can seat all of your guests.
  • The basic necessities are important…rest rooms, parking, handicap access.  If you’re getting married in a warm climate, does the facility have air conditioning?
  • Are you the only wedding or event they are hosting that day?  You don’t want to be rushed out the door or not be able to get in because the previous event has not concluded.
  • Is a deposit required?  If so, is it refundable is your plans change?
  • Are photographer and/or videographers allowed?  Are their restrictions?
  • Is there a secluded room for the bride and her bridesmaid to get dressed in before the ceremony?
  • Are their any rules about music?  You don’t want to hire musicians and find out the day of the ceremony that they are not allowed to perform in your selected location.

    • If you have additional ideas that you’d like to share with other brides be sure to leaves your suggestions in the comments box below

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