“There is absolutely no way that I am having my wedding in a cultural hall.”
“What am I supposed to do with all those coloured lines on the floor?”
“How do you cover up that wretched basketball hoop?!”
“Institute is on the night before the wedding- when will we have time to decorate?!”
But…
“That venue costs how much?!”
The dreaded cultural hall vs external venue debate. We’ve all had it. And there are so many pros and cons on each side. Ultimately it all comes down to prioritising and deciding what matters the most to you on the wedding day. But also it is important to realise that there is flexibility in these things!
Just because you opt to go with the local stake centre, doesn’t mean that you cannot transform the place to look like the venue you’ve always dreamed of!
Equally, just because you’ve gone with a venue that is strict about keeping the ceremony civil and with no religious elements, doesn’t mean that you cannot feel the Spirit there, or find a way to bring the gospel into the ceremony in some ways! There are sneaky ways around these things!
So stay tuned as we explore the advantages and disadvantages of these options, and ways to tailor your choice to ensure that it works for you!
