In the past it was very common to have the wedding take place at one venue, usually a church or temple, and the reception at a separate venue where the bride changed into more casual attire and the party could begin. Today there is a trend away from having a separate wedding venue from the ceremony. Most couples choose to have the ceremony and the wedding reception at the same location.
There are several benefits to having both the ceremony and wedding reception at one venue. The first is cost. Weddings are expensive as it is. Adding the cost of renting a church is going to raise costs unnecessarily. Unless religion requires it, most couples feel perfectly comfortable saying their vows under the open skies or at a wedding venue that reflects their personality more than a chapel or church might.
The second reason to consider having both the wedding ceremony and reception at the same place is convenience. This way the wedding couple doesn’t have to arrange for transportation for the guests. The other option is to let guests arrange their own transportation, but this may be difficult for out-of-town guests who don’t know the area.
The third thing to consider is the stress level of the bride and groom. They have enough to worry about on the wedding day without having to be concerned with whether or not they will get to the wedding reception venue with enough time to get family and group pictures taken.
With the time that is saved not having to travel from one venue to the next, the bride and groom will have more time to spend with family and friends. At the end of the day, a wedding should be about the loved ones who are there to share the wedding celebrations.
Wedding reception venues are often more beautiful than wedding ceremony sites. They can be personalized with flowers, lighting and more and the biggest bonus for many is they can be outdoors. There are a variety of wedding venues that offer both indoor and outdoor space. Most utilize the outdoor space for the ceremony and the indoor space for the reception.
While weddings are a celebration, there are certain requirements that need to be met in order for everyone to enjoy the day. The first requirement is the bride and groom need to be able to afford it. The second is it should be convenient for friends and family. Wedding ceremonies and receptions should reflect the personality of those getting married.
However, the most important factor for every wedding is that the couple has fun. This is a beautiful, incredible, romantic day. Remember to take the time to enjoy the people you are surrounded by and the ones you love.