Finding a Ceremony Location

BrightFirefly

So - FI and I have a reception location - but no ceremony location.

We have the option of having our ceremony on the dance floor - but the ceremony is the most important part to me...so..that seems very informal. And I want my dad to "walk me down the aisle"...some sort of aisle anyway.

Neither of us belong to a church. We were both raised in a Catholic church - but neither of us belong to the faith anymore.

Any suggestions on how to go about looking? I've found one location I'm interested in. Non-denominational church  - with an emphasis on Sprituality - but other than that - I'm stumped.

In July, indoors is a must.

7E&G7

Maybe pick a place based on sentimental value like church either of you where baptised, parents were married or family church if you have one.Since it's a summer wedding you also have the choice of doing an outside ceremony. So get creative and maybe there is a local park you both like.

michelle11988

Besides the non denominational church maybe a nice art museum or something.  That could be pretty but is probably expensive.  Or maybe a park with a gazebo, but it doesn't sound like you want an outdoors one.

littlemoments324

Are there any cool libraries, museums that may have spaces for ceremonies? 

Check your local board too for some ideas!

penny12986

I like the art museum suggestion. Is there any place that has a special significance to you and your FI? You could choose a restaurant that you love with a private room for the ceremony.

BrightFirefly

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[QUOTE]Besides the non denominational church maybe a nice art museum or something.  That could be pretty but is probably expensive.  Or maybe a park with a gazebo, but it doesn't sound like you want an outdoors one.
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Yeah -  outdoors in July is so hit and miss. It could 75 degrees or over 100. I could tolerate it. FI would throw a fit. :p

Thanks for the ideas guys - helps me to think "outside the box".

My parents got married in Vegas :p at Cupid's Love Chapel - so that's out.

hmacsine

My ceremony location changed three times. how about a theatre or hotel(sometimes they have meeting rooms for cheap)?

7E&G7

Sorry missed the indoors at the bottom. How about aquarium,historic building in town,or even a schools auditorium. May sound alittle strange but the HS in our town has a really nice one that is able to be rented out. Check into any clubs that have halls like senior citizens buildings or a VFW. I agree with also checking sites on your local board.

mekiakoo

PPs gave good ideas, I'd check with your local board too!

MeaganR12

Most universities near me have venues or even chapels that they rent out for wedding ceremonies. We actually looked at one and it was gorgeous.

I would probably pick a church near your reception venue based on looks alone. you don't have to be a member to get married there. 

Nati05

Yes Meagan's right! Some universities have chapels and hold weddings there. Mine had a chapel and I saw 2 wedding there in my senior year. One was alumni and the other was my co-worker and she had no tie to the university at all. If I remember I think she said because it was very cheap, close by and it just worked out. Give it a try, who knows..!