Choosing a Wedding Venue that is Budget Friendly

Your venue choice for your wedding is an important one, especially when you are working with a limited budget. While many people choose to have a traditional wedding in a church, chapel or other religious facility, others chose different venues. Your choice of venue can set the theme for your wedding as well as making your wedding unique.

Keep in mind that if you are a member of a particular church often they will allow you to use the facilities at a reduced cost, sometimes members can use the facilities free. So be sure to check this option first.

Outdoor weddings are always popular, just make sure that you have a backup plan if the weather doesn’t cooperate. When my daughter got married, she chose a local home that is available for weddings, and the ceremony was held outside, but there was space available and plans in place if we had needed to hold the wedding inside. If the backup plan involves an alternate location, this should be noted on the wedding invitations. Keep in mind, it is much easier for all involved if the location chosen can be used rain or shine.

Here are some ideas to get you started in finding a unique location that will fit in your budget.

• Local botanical gardens
• Friends or relatives homes with nice gardens for outside weddings
• Local parks
• Local clubs that may rent their facilities
• Is there a college nearby that has pretty buildings?
• Local community centers

I hope this list will help you think outside the box and find the possibilities in your area. Many times these non-traditional venues can be rented for little to nothing saving you big money on your wedding budget. Make sure whatever venue you choose that you pay the deposit if required and get something in writing confirming all details of the rental for your particular date.