Wedding Things to Ponder

Choosing a Wedding Location

Church, Chapel, Synagogue, Beach, Garden, Residence, Golf Clubs, Wedding Gazebos
Park, Museum, Boats, Hotels

Consider how your wedding may be affected by
the time of year
weather (back up plan)
number of guests
restrictions - number of people, noise, confetti/rice/rose petals/decorating
parking
site fees, permits

Wedding Location Questions

Is my wedding date available?
What is the exact address?
What is the name/phone number of my contact person?
What is the payment policy?
What is  the insurance fee if any?
(often beaches/structures have a building or open space liability insurance fee
and/or permit required - ask what this is and who pays for it)
Importance of officiant
eg. judge, minister, chaplain, rabbi, justice of the peace are usually safe bets
Can I use my own officiant?
Can I use my own photographer? muscian?
Can I have a lit candle?
What floral decorations are allowed?
Is there parking?
What rental items are available?

Assigning Tasks

Is the bridal party member or person assigned a task responsible enough to make sure it is done?
Assign a person to look after guests arriving/leaving/written directions
Assign a person to assist the elderly or incapacitated
Assign a person to make sure pens, gratuities, small items are distributed
Assign a person to make sure important family members get photographed
(photographer often does not know who they are)