However, take care if you decide to host your wedding at home. There can be additional stress and problems; for you if the house is your own, or for the friend or relative. The logistics can also be a difficulty when accommodating a high number of guests, so you will need to decide on a limit of people to invite if space is short.

On the plus side there are several big advantages to hosting your wedding in your own home. You have much more freedom of choice in decorations and food because some venues will already be decorated to a heavy extent and only offer certain choices of menu. You are also free to create a more intimate and homely feel to the wedding.

You also have the choice of hiring a caterer or making food preparations yourself, which allows a great deal of flexibility. If the couple have common interests which they would like reflected on their wedding day, it is very possible to do so because of the flexibility afforded by hosting the wedding in their own home.

The wedding guests will also feel more at ease because they will be more familiar with the surroundings whereas a large venue may make them feel a little uncomfortable. You could also suggest to your guests that the dress code is less formal because of the venue. The absence of waiting staff and bar tenders may also add to the relaxed atmosphere and create more of a social, informal gathering as opposed to a formal sit-down meal.

However, problems may also be associated with hosting a wedding at a friend’s home. The main one is that the owner will most likely become increasingly worried about the proceedings. The idea of opening up their home to many guests at a wedding may not make them very comfortable. Be aware of their feelings and don’t push them into allowing you to use their home, because you will be creating a great deal of stress for them that they are not prepared for.

Overall there are a number of advantages and disadvantages to hosting your wedding at home, so take the time to weigh up your options and discuss with friends the implications of them offering their home for your wedding day.

Hubbard Lake is seven miles long and two miles wide, and is over 80 feet deep at its deepest point. It’s well stocked with bass, yellow perch, northern pike, tiger muskie, trout and walleye. It’s a favourite spot for angling in the summer. But if you fancy a winter wedding there’s good ice-fishing there as well.

You might struggle to find a convenient hotel, though – Alcona County had a population of only 11,000 at the last census. But you could always camp out…

The nearest major airport is Detroit Metro (DTW).

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If the bride and groom are of the same religion, then choosing the right location can be very straightforward; the only major problem that may arise is the availability of dates. Be aware that many churches and other places of worship are limited in the number of weddings they can accommodate, so be sure to book as far in advance as possible to ensure that you get the date you want.

If you are not religious or decide for other reasons not to hold the ceremony at a place of worship, your options truly are only limited by your imagination. A wedding can be held virtually anywhere and most venues are available for hire and will be as accommodating as possible. The array of venues used recently have ranged from football grounds, country clubs and private homes to golf courses and yachts. Even mountain tops and national parks are available if this is your dream wedding location.

However, even if a certain location is your dream come true, you must also think of the practicalities and logistics involved. Can your chosen number of guests be accommodated safely? If you choose an outdoor venue, how likely is bad weather to affect the ceremony, and can a backup venue be used if this does happen? Also remember that some unusual venues will not have mains electricity readily available, although this may not matter depending on your wedding’s theme. If you are holding a beach wedding, for instance, then acoustic instruments will add to the atmosphere and give the proceedings a more intimate feel.

When you have selected a location, your next step is to see if the venue is available for weddings and if your chosen dates are available. If all is good on these details then you need to find out what is included in the price that you pay. Will the venue provide catering and, if so, in what form? Will it be a sit-down meal or a buffet? Find out if the venue is licensed for the supply of alcohol and whether you need to pay extra for certain drinks such as champagne.

So when choosing a location take the time not only to choose the right one, but also to go over every detail to make sure that the venue will cater for all of your wedding needs and expectations.