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Wedding Location at a Cemetary...

Ok, don't laugh, but I've seen some beautiful old churches that happen to be in cemetaries.  The churches have classic architecture that is just dreamy. However, I feel a little awkward having people drive up the path to the church as they pass headstones.  Its hard to find churchs like these in CA these days. The interiors are warm and beautiful.  What o you all think?

Re: Wedding Location at a Cemetary...

  • edited December 2011
    I'm sure there's beautiful churches w/o cemetaries around.  I don't know of any.  I knew I wasn't going to get married in a church so I never researched any.  Also, it may depend on your denomination.  Some churches have guidelines you must meet before being married there (counseling, etc).
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    edited December 2011
    if i was a guest i would kinda think it would be weird to go to a wedding at a cemetery... but if they are people that care about u and ur man then they will be happy wherever it is. its all about what you guys want anyway,,, its ur day!
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  • edited December 2011
    There are some beautiful churches that I looked into when planning my wedding and they weren't in cemetaries. Unless you and your FI and your guests wouldn't been weirded out by it, I would suggest finding a church without a negative attached to it.
  • sv4338sv4338 member
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    edited December 2011
    Hmmm I guess it all boils down to the fact that it is your and your fiance's day so if thats where you wanna get married go for it :0)
  • sdkissezsdkissez member
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    edited December 2011
    It's all about what you want.  I don't think there is anything negative about a cemetary.  I would look at it as a "circle of life".  Yes, there are headstones and dead bodies in the ground, but you two will be coming together to celebrate your life together and, in essence, begin a new journey.  It's all a part of life.  There are some beautiful cemetaries out there, they're not all creepy.  And, you're right. There are some beautiful churches there too. I just wouldn't take pictures among the headstones......lol!
  • edited December 2011
    I think that if that is something that you and your FI are into then I'm sure your guests wont care where it is. I do agree with the pp that there are beautiful churches that are not in cemetaries as well. One thing to consider as well would be if a cemetary would even allow a wedding ceremony. Some might have restrictions so thats something to consider as well.
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