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Wedding Planning > The
Reception
Selecting the Perfect Site
By Elizabeth Watts
Your choice of
venue sets the tone for the type of ceremony and wedding.
Since this spirit can vary from formal elegance to
light-hearted fun, make sure your wedding accurately reflects you
and your finance’s personalities.
It pays to know all your location options.
Below we’ve
listed popular places to host wedding ceremonies - and some
alternative locations it may never have occurred to you to
investigate. Also
included are important things to consider before deciding on one of
these sites.
REMEMBER:
For most of these locations you will be working with representative
from the site in the planning and execution of your wedding.
They will help you coordinate activities and ensure you
don’t violate any rules of the site.
POPULAR
LOCATIONS
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Historic
Estate—Although often thought of as reception sites,
historic homes can also create magical wedding ceremonies.
Before planning one, though, learn any restrictions the
site might have to preserve their historic character.
In particular, know their policies on alcohol and
photography—two important elements in most weddings and
receptions!
Tips
for a Reception at an Historical Estate may also help
you plan your wedding.
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Destination
Wedding—Combine your ceremony, reception, and honeymoon
into one glorious fantasy vacation with a destination wedding!
If you plan to marry in another country, contact their
tourism office and discuss all legal issues early.
Also, you’ll probably want to work closely with a
reliable wedding coordinator on location to work out the
planning details.
Click here for more tips on Planning
a Destination Wedding
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Outdoor
Ceremony—Pure nature can provide the best decoration for
your wedding.
It’s difficult to surpass the drama of marrying on a
mountaintop or beside the crashing waves on the beach.
Still, be sure to prepare a weather contingency plan.
Click here for more tips on Planning an Outdoor Wedding.
For more fun options, check out the next page, Fun and Crazy
Places to Say “I Do”.
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