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Many couples dream of being married on a mountaintop, in the woods, or at a favorite old inn or historic site. If you and your fiance count yourselves among these couples, then by all means, follow your heart. Many historic sites, bed and breakfasts, inns, and hotels host weddings. Similarly, parks and other outdoor sites are exciting and romantic possibilities. The sky's the limit, as they say, although in this instance, you could even find some way to be married in a plane or in a hot air balloon, if you so desired.

To begin your search, think about the setting you would like for the ceremony, as well as whether you would like to have the ceremony and reception in the same location. If you choose to do both at the same site, your selection may be somewhat limited, depending on the size of the wedding, and the type of reception you have in mind. Another issue might be your officiant. If you plan to have a religious ceremony, there may be limitations on the type of setting in which a religious service may take place. It is best to speak early with your officiant in order to plan accordingly.

Once you know what your guidelines are, begin seeking out sites, if you don't already have a specific place in mind. Explore local inns, bed and breakfasts, hotels, and historic sites. Inquire about their ability and willingness to host weddings of the type you would like. For outdoor sites, contact the local park service or other local authorities for specific gardens or sites. Discuss the possibility of having both a ceremony and reception at the site, if desired.

If you choose to have the ceremony and reception at the same site, be sure to obtain clear guidelines on crowd size, hours, and food and beverage consumption before committing yourself and making any non-refundable deposits. If the site hosts weddings as a general rule, it should have reasonable guidelines. If hosting a wedding is a new venture at a particular site, be clear on any rules concerning alcoholic consumption, tents, catering, etc.

You have great latitude in choosing a ceremony and/or reception site--just keep in mind parking, restroom capacity, and accessibility for the less abled. If you choose an outdoor site, also be sure to make contingency plans in case of inclement weather.

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