| A big question for newly engaged couples is where | | | | Do you have a family member that will require special |
| they should have their wedding - get married here or | | | | accommodations? Does your grandmother have a |
| have a destination wedding? Both options offer | | | | difficult time climbing stairs? Questions such as these |
| positives and negatives. The important thing is to | | | | can help you narrow down your choices for wedding |
| consider personal preference, budget, family | | | | locations. If you are choosing between a small church |
| accommodations, and wedding style when making this | | | | that is at the top of a large hill and a larger church on a |
| decision. | | | | flat surface, it might be easier for Grandma to attend |
| Personal Preference | | | | the wedding at the second location. Not to say that |
| The first thing to consider when deciding where you | | | | everyone in your family must be 100% happy with the |
| will get married is what you and your fiancé | | | | location you choose, but keeping major |
| have in mind. Perhaps you have always dreamed of | | | | accommodations (such as being wheelchair |
| an elaborate church wedding, and he was thinking | | | | accessible) in mind will make the party even happier! |
| more of a simple beach wedding. Taking a part of | | | | Wedding Style |
| each of your dreams can bring together the perfect | | | | After you and your fiancé have shared your |
| wedding. The important thing is that you agree on a | | | | ideas of a dream wedding, try to decide what you |
| location that you both will enjoy. | | | | desire to be the "feel" of your wedding - this will |
| Budget | | | | determine your wedding style. If you are going for |
| Almost all brides are on a budget, and location can | | | | vintage and charming, perhaps a local historic site |
| make a deep dent in the budget if you are not careful. | | | | would be a good choice. If you would rather go for |
| Popular locations such as historic hotels or mansions | | | | large and theatrial wedding, a large church or concert |
| will require higher budgets and early reservations - | | | | hall would probably be the best choice. No matter |
| rushed schedules can cost extra! The same goes with | | | | where you choose to hold your wedding, make sure |
| country clubs - but you can find a location much less | | | | you and your fiancé are in agreement and are |
| expensive if you are a bit creative. | | | | both excited about the location. It should be a place |
| Is there a location that is sentimental to you and your | | | | that is in budget, fits your style, and can accommodate |
| fiancé? Maybe a park or outdoor location near | | | | all of your guests. If possible, you may want to have |
| where you had your first date? Finding places that are | | | | wedding cars available for the guests if the location is |
| not already popular wedding locations can possibly | | | | out-of-the-way. However, remember that when the |
| offer a lower cost than expected. You could even | | | | wedding car drives you away from that dream |
| check with your college to see if a theater or concert | | | | location, all that will have mattered is that you shared |
| hall is available, and possibly receive an alumni discount. | | | | that special day with the people you love. |
| Family Accommodations | | | | |