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Now a days, there are several options open for your wedding site. One of the limiting factors in choosing your wedding site is your budget for your wedding. But, do not let this discourage you from looking at what is out there. Some of them are perfect for limited budget. There are also categories where the "sky is the limit". The resources below list some of your options.
Church Weddings - This involves a considerate amount of planing. You will need to meet with the priest, pastor or rabbi for an available date, usually way before your wedding date. Some churches will conduct wedding ceremonies only for their congregation members. Some churches do not have membership requirements. The first thing to do is to choose a church and then find out what are their requirements.
Chapel Weddings - Simple venues where you and your groom need to take care and provide all the necessities for the ceremony such as the clergy or someone who will perform the ceremony, music, flowers, photographers, etc, to full-service chapels that offer full-packages which include not only the regular necessities, but also limousines and even gowns and tuxedos. Ask for their chapel policy and make sure you read the fine prints to determine what services are included and which ones have additional charges. Also, look into reception facilities that have chapels in their properties.
Home Weddings- Just as Chapel Weddings, this category spans the spectrum from simple small living room or garden wedding with a justice of the peace and a handful of invited close friends and relatives to an outside spectacular wedding under a large tent with all the trimmings. A small garden wedding right in your home's backyard is more personal. You get to meet and talk with all your invited guests, share their stories and laughters. It does not necessarily mean "inexpensive". With few guests, you can, if you wish, splurge on your bridal accessories, wedding favors, food and entertainment. Again, your budget will dictate how elaborate or how simple your wedding ceremony will be.
Historical Places - If you both like history and have a favorite historical place - an art museum, perhaps? Why not ask the curators if they will allow you to hold your wedding ceremony at their place? This event will be so special for you and your guests. Of course, you will need to observe the historical place's policy and abide with them.
Beach Weddings Do you both love the beach? Then, this is a good option. You can hold your wedding ceremony in your favorite beach. It could be a public beach, although you have to contend with uninvited onlookers, or look into private beaches if you do not care for curious onlookers. The sound of waves rushing to the beach is so romantic and refreshing. Do you live far from the beach? You can still have a beach wedding theme by bringing in beach theme wedding favors and decorations. As for the relaxing sound of rushing water, how about using miniature waterfalls as center pieces for the reception tables?
Destination Weddings - This is becoming very popular today. The site could be a far-away hometown of one of the engaged couple or a vacation spot. Most vacation spots have packages for the entire family, other invited guests and even programs for children of the bride or groom. Before you leave, however, be sure to check the rules for residency, legalities, licenses and other details. Call the destination site’s board of tourism or consulate to find the necessary papers or permits required, especially for destinations outside the United States.
Yacht or Cruise Wedding – Similar to destination weddings, except the ceremony is held several miles off land. Yacht weddings usually last from 4 to 6 hours where the ceremony, food, and dancing are all provided. It is actually a trip to nowhere. The couple and guest board the yacht, sail, attend the ceremony and reception, then disembark in the same place they boarded the yacht. Cruise weddings are more elaborate, but less private. Unlike the Yacht wedding, not all the passengers in the cruise ship are your invited guests. Consider, though that you can have the wedding, reception and honeymoon all in the same place. No honeymoon destination to drive to, everything you'll need is right there - gyms, theather, spas, salons, night clubs, fine restaurants, swimming pools, casinos and shopping. The cruise can last for 3 days to a whole week or more. There are ports of calls where you and your spouse can disembark and spend quality time together while enjoying the sights and shopping in these port of calls. Sounds like fun!
No matter what site or style you choose for your wedding day, do not forget to make it your own – something that reflects your personality, your cherished memories and most of all, your love for one another.
Congratulations!
Wedding pictures courtesy of Jack's Photo & Video, 2051 Chilton Dr., Glendale, CA 91201, Tel 818-843-6111
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