You are unique individuals, so why do you want a cookie-cutter wedding, just like everyone else's?
by Danielle Andrews Sunkel
Photo Courtesy of Red Umbrella Photography
Where to have your ceremony and reception is the most important decision you will make about your wedding. Your wedding should be a reflection of the two of you, yet 71% of couples choose a traditional wedding and describe their wedding as "Simple and Elegant". How many people are truly traditional, simple or elegant???
If you are fun people, have a fun wedding. If you are history buffs, get married somewhere historical. If family is important to you, have your wedding somewhere that is family-friendly. If you are trendy, have a modern wedding. If you would describe yourself as Urban Chic, what are you doing having a traditional wedding?
Location
Your Certified Wedding Coordinator can help you find a great location, but start thinking "Outside the Box", so you can give them an idea of what you would like to see. Think about what your extra-curricular interests are, or how you met and then think outside of the box to incorporate that into your wedding.
Some interesting locations for a wedding:
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an Amusement Park (I did it 10 yrs ago and people still are talking about it!)
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a Museum (whether a large one or just a small specialized one) ie. Nautical museum
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an Art Gallery (public or private)
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a Zoo
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a Farm complete with a Barn fo rthe reception
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a Provincial Park (Complete with family games)
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a public/private Garden
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a great Restaurant
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a Boat (ferry, riverboat, yacht, etc)
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a Theatre - a night club with an outdoor Rooftop area
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an old Schoolhouse
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a Renaissance Fair
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an old Movie Theatre
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an old Church
You only get to have your wedding once, have fun and make sure you are in love with every aspect of it!
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