| If you are planning a wedding, but want something | | | | nicely. Most theaters already have a stage, chairs, a |
| other than the traditional ceremony, there are several | | | | sound system, and dressing rooms. A great aspect |
| alternative themes and locations to choose from. | | | | about the theater option is that you can decorate it in |
| You do not have to feel bound by tradition; your | | | | any theme that you like. |
| wedding is your special day and can be anything you | | | | Sporting Arenas |
| like. | | | | If you are a big baseball or football fan, you may want |
| | | | to consider having it on the field at your favorite |
| The Beach Wedding | | | | stadium. This is definitely an original concept, although |
| Beach weddings are beautiful with the sand and | | | | it may be a little costly to rent out the location. You |
| water. When choosing this type of wedding there | | | | could even take the ceremony a step further and |
| are some things to consider. You should check with | | | | have your wedding party dress in sporting uniforms. |
| your local government office to see if there are any | | | | |
| permits required and if there are any fees. You also | | | | Museums |
| want to take into account the time of day, and the | | | | Museums are usually exquisitely decorated and |
| season. In most places temperatures are warmer in | | | | perfect for a wedding ceremony. If you do not want |
| the middle of the day, so you may want to plan | | | | to bother with visitors to the museum stopping in on |
| accordingly. When deciding on the season you want | | | | your ceremony, you may want to see if you can rent |
| to think about which seasons bring large amounts of | | | | the entire building out, or if there are certain days the |
| rain, you do not want your big day to be rained out. | | | | museum is closed to the public. Depending on the |
| Beach weddings usually require fewer rentals; you | | | | size of the museum, you may also want to consider |
| may want to rent a tent just in case it rains. You can | | | | the amount of parking available. This would be a |
| also decide if you want to rent chairs, or have your | | | | great location, however, if you love history. |
| guests stand. There may also be a need for some | | | | A Hotel or Bed and Breakfast |
| type of sound system, depending on how large your | | | | Many hotels have banquet rooms that would work |
| ceremony will be. | | | | well for a wedding ceremony. They usually provide |
| Beach weddings can be simple and beautiful. A | | | | everything that you need including chairs, a sound |
| simple short ceremony with close family and friends | | | | system, and some even provide catering. It is also a |
| fits well with this theme. | | | | great idea to check out the local Bed and Breakfast |
| A Wedding in the Park | | | | faculties in your area. Some of these are located in |
| Holding your wedding in a park is also a great idea. If | | | | beautiful historical homes with lovely gardens that |
| you decide on the park you still have all of the outdoor | | | | would be perfect for a wedding. |
| beauty, without the added water, sand, and wind. | | | | When deciding on your wedding location and |
| These weddings can also be simple and delicate, or | | | | ceremony, consider the things that are important to |
| large and elaborate, depending on your personal | | | | you. What about the place that you're first met? Is |
| preference. You should be sure to check with your | | | | there a location that you and your finance love to visit |
| local government office to see if there are any permits | | | | and spend time? Do you have a strong love for |
| or fees required with this location as well. | | | | sports? Do you love to golf? You are only limited |
| Theaters | | | | by your imagination. |
| Theaters are a bit less common, but work very | | | | |