By tradition, weddings are usually held in one location and the reception afterward is in another location. Although this type of wedding does work for many couples, there are numerous advantages to holding your wedding and reception all in one spot. Known as an on-site wedding, these celebrations are simpler, cheaper and easier for the spouses-to-be and their guests.
Save Money
Money savings is one of the biggest bonuses for couples holding their wedding on-site. Whereas holding the wedding and reception in two different locations often requires couples to rent double the equipment and pay double the fees, holding everything in one location allows couples to limit the expense and control costs. Some wedding venues may even offer discounts for on-site weddings because they're more efficient to organize and easier to plan.
No Worry About Other Parties
With a three-hour time slot in one location and a five-hour time slot in another, your party could be just one of many events at each venue on your wedding day. This means that members of other parties could show up at unexpected times, causing stress and confusion. Reserving one venue for the entire day can easily make this problem a non-issue.
No Travel Time
It's difficult to schlep from one end of town to the other. For your guests, getting oriented in multiple locations can sap energy and enthusiasm. For the wedding party, moving the guest book, gifts, makeup, flowers and other accessories from one location to another can be a pain. Traveling across town in the middle of the day opens up potential problems to everyone involved.
Having your entire wedding in one location just makes things easier, so you and your guests can enjoy a less stressful, more enjoyable event.
Less Troubleshooting At The Site
You never quite know what issues you're going to run into at each site where your wedding takes place. Orienting yourself to each location takes time, and that can slow you down. With only one site to work with, you'll spend less time figuring out where the bathrooms are and more time enjoying yourself.
Your Photographer's Job Gets Easier
Snapping photos of the ceremony and the reception becomes a lot easier when no one is traveling from one location to another. This makes for more natural, less stressful photography sessions and can result in more satisfying pictures.
Contact Bella Sera To Get Started
At Bella Sera, we have space enough for a wedding ceremony and reception on-site. Our venue includes beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for your big day. If you and your spouse-to-be are searching for a single location for your wedding and reception, contact us at (724) 745-5575. We'll be happy to show you our location and discuss the particulars of your upcoming ceremony.
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