2007-10-29 11:59:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Same venue then no travel between venues, might also be cheaper, but if you want to do photos between wedding and reception then your guest will be around. Sometimes better for the guests to clear out and go to the reception venue. Some church's don't allow alcohol at a reception at the church -- another consideration.
2007-10-29 12:04:43 · answer #1 · answered by Steve P 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Things to consider....
Is the venue charging you a fee for the ceremony to be set up and broken down there?
How much will the other venue/church cost?
Limos to and from?
How much will an officiant cost?
Ceremony music - will it be cheaper to add a half hour to your DJ than to get someone to do something off site?
Does your hall have a place for photos or are you going to take them somewhere before the ceremony? (This is a big one. Many of my couples - I am an officiant - do pictures early, then the ceremony and reception together. If you do not want to see each other before the ceremony you need to figure in photo time or skip your cocktail hour)
If you ask your guests to kill 3 hours in between the ceremony and reception will it be a hardship for them? (meaning children & baby sitters, all dressed up and no place to go, leaving work early decissions, traffic patterns - Friday afternoons many skip the church just because of $$ factor)
Is there a place you have your heart set on getting married? (If you love a place other than your hall there's your answer)
Outdoor options are much cheaper but what if it rains? Mansions and Historic sites usually have indoor outdoor facilities.
Personally I like the ceremony and reception in the same place with the photos done before some place a little more dramatic, like a mansion or arboratum, botanical garden, so the couple can get to their cocktail hour. Also I find my couples who see one another first are less stressed and can articulate better during the ceremony as they have one another to lean on.
2007-10-29 20:36:35 · answer #2 · answered by bountifiles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pro - Guests don't have to drive to and from the ceremony site
Con - Not as festive and tends to be slightly more boring. There is an element of surprise for guests after they leave the ceremony about what the reception will be like and when that it taken away I think it's a little less fun.
2007-10-29 19:03:34 · answer #3 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend"s daughter just got married this past week-end. Everything under one roof. It was great! The guests loved it. It was a lot more work converting the ceremony site into the dance floor.,but it only took a few minutes to do with the help of very strong and quick grooms men. All went well and it was a beautiful, fun, warm and cozy wedding. One of the best I've been to.
2007-10-29 19:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by Joan K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I could not answer that, it just depends on what you want and feel comfortable with..I had an outdoor wedding and there was the arch and chairs set up next to a cabin which turned out to be my wedding room to get ready..
and then there was a stage with lights and the trees were done with christmas lights as well...and we had tables set up all over the stage, and all danced the night away...food came drinks, and our d.j. So seriously I do not see why there would be a problem having both at the same place...it was beautiful and all are guests enjoyed themselves.
2007-10-29 19:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by h_carlin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it's the same venue you will have to flip the room unless the will be outside or something.
I am doing mine at 2 different places since I want an outdoor wedding, but don't want to deal with the hassle of bugs and toilets...and the reception site is free since my father is a club member!
2007-10-29 19:20:43 · answer #6 · answered by perfect_blue_and_blond 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The pros are you don't have to worry about giving out directions to people so they can get to the reception, you don't have to worry about people getting lost, driving at night or in rain, making sure things are set up properly at the reception place. I can hardly think of any cons.
2007-10-29 19:04:04 · answer #7 · answered by Monica O 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
same venue Pros:
not having to pay for 2 locations.
wedding party is already there
Same venue cons
Cost (generall higher than 2 locations)
Different venue Pros
have time to change into something comfortable
have time to get food just in case there isn't enough
can "forget" to put directions in an invite
Different venus Cons
might forget to put directions in invite
having to wait to go to new location depending on start time
2007-10-29 19:15:42 · answer #8 · answered by C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pros - could save money by using the same venue.
Cons - could cost more money which means more deposits.
Are you wanting to save money or will different venues make the experience better?
2007-10-29 19:03:22 · answer #9 · answered by Bill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We wanted to get married at our church, and the parish basement (no hall) was inappropriate for anything other than a very small gathering.
We had our reception at a hotel ballroom.
2007-10-30 08:54:36 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋