How to Choose Unique Wedding Locations
Many couples would like to break from the traditional church wedding and find a more unique venue for their nuptials. For this reason, more locations have become available and offer weddings for those couples wanting to break from the norm.
- Think about the wedding size. Before choosing a location, it is essential to take into consideration the invitation list. For instance, having an intimate wedding at a bed and breakfast will not work if the guest list includes 300 people.
- Choose the wedding style. Decide if the wedding will be held indoors or outdoors and if the service and reception will be at the same location.
- Consider the cost. If there is a budget for the wedding, this will likely have a direct impact on the location that is chosen. That being said, there are ways to work a dream location into the budget, such as having the wedding date out of season for the particular venue. This can yield a large discount.
- Visit the location in advance. Any special requests for the wedding needs to be discussed with the facility in advance to make sure that it is open to those wishes. It is also the best way to find out if the facility is equipped to handle the number of guests and has ample parking space.
- Incorporate a theme for the wedding. Planning a summer wedding at the beach or winter wonderland wedding outdoors at a sculpture park will certainly add to the uniqueness of a couple's special day.
- Incorporate hobbies into the wedding. Many couples are starting to follow this trend. Examples include avid golfers getting married on a golf course, thrill-seeking couples getting married while jumping out of an airplane, or even water lovers getting married under water in scuba gear.