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[W253]Wedding Ceremony Reception Sites

by Pepper Montero, Pep

The location of the wedding ceremony site is very important and symbolic. Being married in a childhood home, for example, can show the importance that you place on family. You can honor your religion by being married in a house of worship. If nature is important to you, being married outdoors can be a meaningful experience. Whatever you choose, there are several elements that need to be present. .

If you are planning on holding your wedding ceremony outside, one of the most important things to look for is an alternative plan in the event of poor weather. When a ceremony site is in a busy area, find out how noise will be masked. Sirens, leaf blowers, weed eaters, and trains can all be very disruptive.

Find out what services are available at the ceremony site. It may be that the site contracts with musicians, soloists, caterers, etc. You may be able to get a discount on these services by going through the ceremony site rather than out on your own. Just be sure to check references.

Make sure to ask about the site's time policy. You must be able to have access to your site before and after the ceremony for set-up and take-down. If you don't have adequate time (two hours before, one hour after), you will be in too much of a rush to enjoy your day. You will also need access for a rehearsal of some sort before the day of the wedding.

You will need to ask about the site's policies on open flames (in case you want to light a unity candle), photography, videography, bird seed (or rice, petals, etc), and alcohol (in case you want to have communion). Also, find out if you will need to clean the site or if there is a janitor. If there is a janitor, how much will you need to pay him or her?

Make sure that you have a contact name, address, and number for the ceremony site. If possible, obtain a cell phone number as well. If an emergency of sorts arises on the day of the ceremony, it will be necessary to have a means of contacting a representative of the site.

If you are in charge of the sound system, make sure you know how it works. Even better, have the person who will run the sound system make an appointment with the contact person so that he/she will have first-hand information.

Finally, find out about parking. If you are being married at home, where will everyone park? Will they park in a municipal parking building and take buses? Will they park in neighbors? yards? Rest rooms can also be an issue if you are being married at home. Make sure you have adequate facilities for the number of guests you have.

In conclusion, thoroughly checking into your wedding ceremony site will pay huge dividends in the end. Visit www.bridalblog.info for more information. You will have so many fewer things to worry about if you take the time to get to know your site and the people with whom you will be working.

Pepper Montero

First, you will want to find venues that are suitable to your wedding theme, if you have one. Holding your reception at a seafood restaurant would be out of place for a Christmas or western themed wedding for obvious reasons. However, don't get stuck on this idea either. If your theme is "Rock and Roll" you can still have your ceremony in a quaint church and use subtle decorations to convey the theme. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you scout around looking for that perfect location.

* Start by taking a drive around the town jotting down ideas as you pass by possible venues.

* Take your time when looking for a good location for the ceremony and/or reception. Don't rush in and book the first place you visit. Search out 2 or 3 different locations and then do a comparison of the sites (this applies to both the ceremony location and the reception location.) In some cases, you may not be able to book the date you've chosen to be married on and will need an alternative choice. It's always good to have options.

* Take a checklist of questions that you want answered when you go so you can be sure you'll be able to find a place that will provide exactly what you want and need.

* Ask family, friends, co-workers… even strangers on the bus, if they know of any good locations. You may be pleasantly surprised at some of the inspired answers you could receive of spots you would never have thought of.

* Call and make appointments to tour your top three picks. Don't commit to anything during your first visit. Your first visit should be to get a good visual of the location, as well as have all of your questions answered regarding the venue.

* Take notes wherever you go. Jot down impressions of when you first enter the area, note how you were treated - was the person helpful or did you have to stand around waiting to be noticed? That's a pretty good indication of how they'll handle the wedding services.

* Make sure to look at available parking in the area, plus wheelchair access (if it might be needed) into the building. How large is the entrance and is there room out front for people to stand when the bridal party exits? Can a limousine or several cars park out front for the bridal party?

* Bring an instant Polaroid or digital camera with you and take pictures of the outside of the building and surrounding area, including the parking lot and entrance. Take pictures of the inside as well, including the entrance hall, the altar area, pews, and rooms that can be used for getting ready just before the ceremony. These will help you to recall what each place looked like once you get home. When checking out several locations they can start to blur together. Also, you will notice things in the pictures that you may not have noticed on your visual tour.

The above tips should help to get you started in the right direction. Obviously, there is a lot more involved in choosing a special place to hold your wedding ceremony and reception than can be discussed in a short article. If you are looking for more advice on how to plan a great wedding, while keeping your expenses in check, you can find some great wedding planning e-books on the Internet that will guide you step-by-step through the whole process.

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