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Choosing the Ceremony Site
First of all you need to
decide on the wedding
ceremony location and what style of service you would prefer, religious
or civil. You may already know where you want to be married, it could
be in your family church, or you may want to exchange your vows in a
lovely park.
If you are not sure, the locations to hold your
wedding ceremony are limitless, such as a church, your parents home, at
a yacht club, theme park, tropical island, zoo or botanical gardens,
just use your imagination. Listed below are some options for the most
common wedding ceremony site locations.
Possible Wedding Ceremony Locations
Outdoor Service
Outdoor wedding
ceremonies are best held when the weather is warm. When having it in
summer, consider the heat and select a place that has plenty of shade,
for both the bridal party and the guests. To avoid the harsh heat of
the day, plan for the ceremony to take place in the cooler part of the
day. The service is normally performed by a marriage celebrant.
Public Venue
Most
public places will have to be booked well in advance for a small fee.
Be aware that these venues will still be open to the public on your
wedding day. The ceremony is normally performed by a marriage celebrant.
Marriages in a Church
This
is a traditional service, performed by a priest, rabbi, or minister.
The ceremony takes place in a church, temple or other place of worship.
Religious Wedding Ceremony at another
venue
This type of ceremony is a
religious service performed by a religious minister (or priest, rabbi)
at a location of you choosing.
Ecumenical Service
This
is a good option if you are both of different faiths. A clergy member
from each of your faiths will say the marriage ceremony together.
Civil Service
A
civil ceremony is not performed by a member of the clergy. The ceremony
will be performed by a judge, justice of the peace, or other official.
You can create your own vows and it can be as long or as short as you
like.
Things to Consider When Selecting a Wedding
Ceremony Location
Wherever you decide to hold
your
wedding ceremony, you will need to book. You will also need to consider
the following when making your final decision on the wedding ceremony
site:
Is
it large enough to hold
the number of guests
that you have invited?
Is it
available for the date and time you want?
Do you meet the officiant’s requirements?
Are the fees within your budget?
Do you feel comfortable with the officiant, or
are you able to bring in an officiant of our choice?
Are there any restrictions with the music,
photography, flowers or clothing?
Is the site accessible to all the guests?
Will it be available for the rehearsal of the
wedding?
Are
there any other weddings or events planned for your day? You don’t want
to have to rush, just because there is another wedding soon after
yours.
Do you have to organize the cleaning of the
area after the service?
Are you able to have access before the wedding ceremony
to decorate with flowers?
If you are having children at your wedding be
aware of any potential hazards such as a lake or pond.
Keep in mind how far the wedding ceremony site location is
from the reception venue.
The Wedding Ceremony Style
The style is what type of
qualities
that you want your ceremony to have and this could be influence by the
wedding ceremony site. It is important to know what you want, so that
you can discuss it with your officiant. If you are unsure of the style
your celebrant should be able to give you some ideas.
Listed below are some style ideas
Religious with
a mass
Religious without a mass
Formal
Formal but personalized
Ethnic rituals included in the ceremony
Have some religious ritual included
Interfaith wedding, ceremony led by two
officiants
Very spiritual
Light and humorous
Short and quick informal wedding
