The beach is ideal because it provides a romantic, casual setting -- the sunset or sunrise, white sand and blue waters. It also doubles as a destination wedding, whereby the honeymoon is held at the same location, saving on traveling costs. The beach offers ample space for a large wedding, and with the casual setting, deciding on wedding outfits is easy. Customization of a beach a wedding can done by deciding on a theme or dress code.
Many couples want the traditional experience of walking down the aisle in a church, either for religious reasons or personal preference. One advantage is that church weddings do not depend on the weather. With varying sizes of churches, you can have either a small or large wedding. Moreover, some churches offer their halls and even catering for the wedding reception, helping couples save on costs.
Garden weddings are easy to customize according to theme, budget and preference of the couple. This type of wedding can take place at your home if space (and garden) is available. The falling leaves in autumn add a romantic feel to the wedding. A garden wedding provides a casual setting that puts your guests at ease. Depending on what you want, a garden wedding allows you to have a small, intimate ceremony in your home garden or a large ceremony at the various public gardens and parks all over the country, such as Central Park in New York City. Be sure to check with a public garden beforehand to find out whether you need a permit or have to pay any fees to use the space.
For brides who want a fairy-tale wedding, the ballroom setting is preferable. You can customize a restaurant, hotel or castle, depending on the price range. A ballroom wedding is ideal for an invite-only wedding that requires formal dress like gowns and suits or tuxes for the guests. Some hotels and banquet halls offer catering as part of the wedding package, assuring guests of the best of service. This saves on costs because you do not need to hire a catering crew or servers.