b'All About thatne of the rst decisions a newly engaged couple needs to make is deciding where to hold the ceremony. No longer exclusive Where to hold the wedding ceremonyhere to hold the wedding ceremonyto houses of worship and courtrooms, modern weddings happen in many different places in many different ways. Formalor casual, indoor or outdoor, nearby, or a trip away, a wedding can be anything you want it to be. Here are some tips to help you decide what venue is right for your own fairytale wedding.RELIGIOUS OR SECULAR?Many couples still opt to get married in the traditional setting of a church or other religious house. However, more and more, brides and grooms are choos-ing non-traditional locations. Wineries, restaurants, warehouses, beaches, forestsanything is fair game. Before you make the decision to marry in a church or out-side of one, consider your own beliefs, as well as the ideals and traditions of your families. A church has the benet of being set up for weddings, with seating provided, ofciant at the ready, and ap-propriate facilities for guests. However, the music and rituals of the ceremony may be restricted based on the churchs guidelines. Alternatively, a non-religious venue will be more exible and allow you to have any kind of wedding you choose, but may require more work to make it guest-friendly, and you will have to obtain an ofciant to perform the ceremony.DONT BREAK THE BUDGET How many people can beDoes the idea of getting married on If you are exible about dates andaccommodated? vacation appeal to you? You arent alone. venues, there are many ways to saveIs there nearby parking orDestination weddings are more popular when planning for your wedding. Askthan ever. Whether a tropical beach or about rates on less popular days, likewill a shuttle be required? lush winery is your idea of romance, most Sunday instead of Saturday. MorningIs the ofciant a separateresorts and venues offer wedding services events are also typically less expensivefee? at a set price. In the case of a remote than primetime evening events. If you arelocale, a wedding planner on-site is an tying the knot in a popular location, youCan I have any music/ absolute must, as you will need someone can reach out to other couples gettingreadings/rituals I want? familiar with the venue and businesses married the same day and suggest sharingwho contract with it. Make a plan to visit oral arrangements and other dcor. InAm I required to useyour wedding location at least once in the case of an all-inclusive venue, be surea designated orist andadvance of the wedding to make plans and to price items that are provided againstother vendors? troubleshoot problems before the big day.the cost of bringing them in yourself or from another vendor.'