| Location weddings are beginning to gain popularity | | | | During the ceremony also, there are plenty of |
| as brides are becoming extra creative in their | | | | ways to blend the spirit of the location into the |
| wedding plans. However, though this might reduce | | | | wedding itself. In the case of a seaside reception, |
| the number of guests at the wedding, it will | | | | the guests can play "pass the shell" where each |
| create opportunities for some fun activities. | | | | person gets to "hear" advice from the alternate |
| Some brides prefer a seaside wedding, so they | | | | world. And once they get the advice (actually, |
| shift their wedding festivities to their local beach, | | | | advice they come up with on their own) they tell |
| or to some rather exotic destinations like the | | | | the couple verbally or write it down in a book. |
| Bahamas or Jamaica. There are many fun | | | | Some activities that you can have before the |
| activities that may be planned based on this | | | | wedding include shopping excursions, wine tasting |
| theme. Suppose the wedding is a weekend bash, | | | | (if any), and guided tours. If you plan to have any |
| the guests will hang around even after the | | | | one of these activities, remember that the bride |
| wedding, so the bride may plan a sailing trip. You | | | | and the groom will have to pay for the entire bulk |
| could hire a chartered boat, and give your guests | | | | of guests. Say you arrange for a sailing trip, you |
| some quality time to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy | | | | have to pay the bill for the excursion. It is better |
| themselves. | | | | not to tell them before hand that the trip will cost |
| If you choose the Caribbean, the bride and groom | | | | x dollars. Chances are they won't be too happy |
| could probably arrange for a free cooking | | | | about it. |
| demonstration, put up by a hotel or some local | | | | One important advantage of having a location |
| chef, to entertain the wedding guests. As most of | | | | wedding is that only close friends and relatives will |
| the wedding food will be unlike the food they eat | | | | attend the ceremony, allowing you to plan certain |
| back at home, the guests might as well learn how | | | | special activities that you would not have had if |
| it is prepared, as a fun activity. | | | | the wedding had been a bigger event. For |
| Suppose you plan the wedding in Hawaii, which | | | | instance, the bride can arrange a slumber party |
| happens to be another popular choice. There are | | | | with her close pals with popcorn, movies and |
| plenty of activities in store for the location. For | | | | drinks in a cottage, a hotel room or a villa, |
| instance, how about a luau? You could use this to | | | | depending on the wedding location. |
| replace the formal and conventional rehearsal | | | | And of course, when planning a location wedding, |
| dinner. | | | | this can also work as a honeymoon vacation. If |
| Your guests would love a hula lesson in Hawaii. | | | | that is what you have in mind, it would be better |
| But, think about the age group of your guests | | | | not to arrange many activities but rather let the |
| and ensure that there is enough space between | | | | guests find their own source of entertainment |
| the wedding and the hula lessons, so that the | | | | before and after the ceremony. |
| aching bones can rest if needed. | | | | |