What to Look for in choosing a Ceremony Site

Finding the perfect ceremony site is extremely important, especially if you want your big “I Do” to be absolutely magical. What should you look for when searching for the ideal ceremony site, though? Here are some of the most important things to keep in mind:

• Start everything by putting your ideas down on paper. These days, you can hold a ceremony almost anywhere you want to - from a National Park to a more traditional ceremony site, from a church/place of worship to a museum. Put down the ideas as they come to you and then organize them according to your preference.
• Think of whether or not you would want the ceremony site to be very near the reception venue or even on location at the reception venue – and this is a great idea if you don’t want to waste time moving from the ceremony site to the reception venue.
• Ask your ceremony site if they can provide you with a wedding officiant. Many of them work with certified officiants, both religious and non-religious, and this could save you some research, as well. Furthermore, if you want to have a ceremony in a religious location, make sure to ask them what rules they practice when it comes to donations as many of them accept contributions.

Here at Stonebrook Manor, we can provide you with a fabulous venue for your reception and an amazing ceremony site all in one location! Come visit us, take a look around and be prepared to fall in love with all we have to offer!