Where to hold your wedding
When you first are engaged one of the first decisions you have to make when planning your upcoming wedding is where to hold it. Several things may affect your decision on where to hold your ceremony/reception such as time of year, weather concerns etc.
If your decision is to have your ceremony in a church or chapel there are some considerations to make. Some churches do not require you to become a member to get married there and some there is a fee for use. They may also require you to use their clergy and organist. Receptions held in a church hall often require no alcholic beverages on the premises, so unless you plan to have no liquor served at your wedding - this may not be the best choice for reception spot.
For outdoor ceremony site choices there are beaches, parks and other sites. Usually these require a small fee to use and may or may not allow chairs for seating.
Alot of people hold their wedding and reception in the same spot for convenience for their guests. Many hotels, restaurants and wedding venues provide both a ceremony and reception spot. Some venues have different ceremony and reception site spots to choose from. One thing to consider a venue that will allow a last minute indoor accommodation for inclement weather.