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Choosing A Wedding Ceremony Site
The location of the wedding ceremony site is very important and symbolic. Being married in a childhood home, for example, can show the importance that you place on family. You can honor your religion by being married in a house of worship. If nature is important to you, being married outdoors can be a meaningful experience. Whatever you choose, there are several elements that need to be present. .
If you are planning on holding your wedding ceremony outside, one of the most important things to look for is an alternative plan in the event of poor weather. When a ceremony site is in a busy area, find out how noise will be masked. Sirens, leaf blowers, weed eaters, and trains can all be very disruptive.
Find out what services are available at the ceremony site. It may be that the site contracts with musicians, soloists, caterers, etc. You may be able to get a discount on these services by going through the ceremony site rather than out on your own. Just be sure to check references.
Make sure to ask about the site’s time policy. You must be able to have access to your site before and after the ceremony for set-up and take-down. If you don’t have adequate time (two hours before, one hour after), you will be in too much of a rush to enjoy your day. You will also need access for a rehearsal of some sort before the day of the wedding.
You will need to ask about the site’s policies on open flames (in case you want to light a unity candle), photography, videography, bird seed (or rice, petals, etc), and alcohol (in case you want to have communion). Also, find out if you will need to clean the site or if there is a janitor. If there is a janitor, how much will you need to pay him or her?
Make sure that you have a contact name, address, and number for the ceremony site. If possible, obtain a cell phone number as well. If an emergency of sorts arises on the day of the ceremony, it will be necessary to have a means of contacting a representative of the site.
If you are in charge of the sound system, make sure you know how it works. Even better, have the person who will run the sound system make an appointment with the contact person so that he/she will have first-hand information.
Finally, find out about parking. If you are being married at home, where will everyone park? Will they park in a municipal parking building and take buses? Will they park in neighbors’ yards? Rest rooms can also be an issue if you are being married at home. Make sure you have adequate facilities for the number of guests you have.
In conclusion, thoroughly checking into your wedding ceremony site will pay huge dividends in the end. Visit www.bridalblog.info for more information. You will have so many fewer things to worry about if you take the time to get to know your site and the people with whom you will be working.
Pepper Montero
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