| When you get married in a church, the wedding | | | | picnic tables, barbecue pits and other covered areas |
| reception location must usually be somewhere else | | | | for having events. Visit some local parks near the |
| completely off the premises of the church. Most | | | | ocean or a lake and see what they have to offer. |
| churches simply don't accommodate wedding | | | | Famous and Historic Places |
| receptions. However, there are many fun and romantic | | | | Perhaps you've grown up going by a home, manor or |
| ideas for places to hold your wedding reception, here | | | | other structure that has a history? Why not check to |
| are just a few fun picks: | | | | see if that place is available for your reception? Many |
| Charter a Boat | | | | famous homes, manors, palaces, monuments and |
| All kinds of boats are available to charter for your | | | | other structures are available to rent for events of all |
| wedding reception. From party boats to cruisers to | | | | kinds. Even places like castles and mansions are often |
| yachts, throwing your wedding reception on a boat | | | | available for receptions, be sure to check around. |
| may be just the unique, fun location you were looking | | | | Wedding Reception Tips |
| for. Cruises on party boats can be arranged for just a | | | | Whatever location you choose for your wedding |
| few hours, an evening or for a whole day. Many party | | | | reception, it's important not to forget any of the |
| boats can hold close to one hundred guests on two or | | | | essentials to throwing a memorable and successful |
| three levels of party decks. An indoor bar adds to the | | | | wedding reception for all involved. The basic |
| party atmosphere. | | | | components of a wedding reception are the food and |
| By The Water | | | | drinks, decor, music and schedule of events. In addition, |
| By the river, the ocean or a lake, a wedding reception | | | | when holding your reception at a separate place from |
| by the water can make for a fun entrance and exit by | | | | your wedding, it is often problematic, even impossible |
| the happy couple. Arrive by boat, jet ski or paddle boat | | | | to get your guests all to the reception at the same |
| and leave the same way. There are many parks | | | | time. It is easiest to appoint a car to lead the guests to |
| located by rivers and the ocean, many already include | | | | the reception location, but it is also important to give |
| some kind of party related structures like a gazebo, | | | | each guest a map with clear directions. |