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There are many different interpretations on the ceremony of marriage, but whether you are considering a civil or religious ceremony, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is where exactly you get married. If you are having a religious ceremony, you may be restricted to a particular church or chapel, and also a particular day. This may be because other religious observations will mean that some churches and chapels will only carry out weddings on specific days like Saturdays, and not at all during key festivals or feast days. Civil ceremonies are normally more flexible and can be transported out through the week, at any appropriate licensed venue. This will mean you could get married in the same place you are having your reception, which can make things a lot easier for both and your guests.

When you are choosing a location for your wedding the first step must be setting yourself a budget. Some locations provide packages for the whole wedding event, from the ceremony through to the catering and room hire. In some cases this can be cheaper, and certainly easier than trying to organize and hire all the separate elements yourself. If you are on a small budget you may want to think about having the ceremony at the registrar's office, (it is more expensive to get them to come out to another licensed venue), and then hold your reception somewhere else. Some cheaper alternatives for wedding receptions include:

· Restaurants / Pubs – If you have a favorite restaurant or local pub, then you could inquire whether they have a private room you could hire, or even if they would be willing to rent out the whole establishment for a private party. Check that they will be able to cater for all of your guests, and negotiate a suitable menu that both you and the kitchen / waiting staff feel will suit the style of the restaurant and its facilities. If the wedding is in the summer, it can be a good idea to pick a restaurant / pub with a pretty garden, or one that backs out onto a river or waterfront.

· Parks / public gardens – city parks and gardens make great locations to hold outdoor receptions, but you must first check with the local authority before you plan anything. You may be restricted on marquees or other freestanding structures, and some parks and inner city gardens also have restrictions on alcohol consumption and accessibility and parking issues.

· The Theaters – If you are interested in the theater, it would be worth enumerating whether you could hold your reception in your local theater bar / restaurant, or perhaps they might have a grand floor lobby or another spacious area that could be turned into a temporary function room. Some theaters may also have invested in a wedding license, and you could even get married on the stage with all your guest sorted comfortably in the audience.

· Local Collages / Universities / Schools – Many local education establishments also have special areas for functions, either halls or fine garden spaces, which can be hired out for weddings. Some even have chapels as well, in which the ceremony can be performed.

· Unique – if you are a good organizer you could pretty much have your wedding reception anywhere, from theme parks to breweries! You need to be good at negotiating, and also very organized so that you can bring together all the elements of the reception together, such as seating, catering and decorations. Carefully planning is the key to making an unusual location successful, and never forget your guest's comfort, and always make sure there are adequate bathroom and seating facilities available.

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Source by Mircix Nuk