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1. Pros and Cons of a
Hotel Wedding

2. Deciding on a location is one of the major decisions that
must be made when planning a wedding. Once upon a time,
it was just a given that the ceremony would be at a church,
but that's no longer the case.
Weddings are held on beaches, in parks, in clubs and in
hotels. In fact, the concept of the hotel wedding is becoming
more and more popular as more people look for new
alternatives. Here are some pros and cons of having your
wedding at a hotel.

3. Pro: It's All There
Perhaps the biggest pro of a hotel wedding is that everything
you need is there in one place. That includes:
• Reception room
• Tables, chairs and flatware
• Meal preparation
• Accommodation
• DJ and music
• Alcohol and bar

4. Pro: Discounted Rooms
If anyone has to travel to get to your wedding, holding it in a
hotel means you'll get discounted rooms as part of your
package. This is especially useful if a large number of people
have to travel, as the savings will add up quickly.
If you are providing the accommodations for some of your
guests, be sure to negotiate a good deal with the hotel when
making the initial arrangements.

5. Pro: Safe and Easy Travel
Another benefit of having accommodations on site is that
none of your guests have to worry about travel to the venue,
and no one has to pay for transportation.
Also, with the rooms right there the issue of drinking and
driving becomes irrelevant. Everyone can enjoy themselves
and then just walk back to their hotel rooms at the end of
the night.

6. Pro: Experienced Event Catering
In many instances, a hotel that specializes in weddings has
experienced event catering staff that knows how to put on
an event efficiently and effectively. They also know their
own venue inside and out, so they can make the logistics
work no matter how many people you have on the guest list.
Hotels that use their own chefs for weddings may also
personalize the menu for a couple to make the occasion
even more memorable.

7. Con: Possible Multiple Weddings
If a hotel has more than one room for weddings and wedding
parties, you may end up sharing your day with someone
else's special day. That doesn't mean you'll be getting
married or having a reception in the same room, but it's still
wise to ask how they handle multiple weddings if you're
concerned.

8. Con: May Feel Impersonal
Sometimes, a wedding ceremony and reception that's held
in a hotel can feel a little impersonal, with just the basic
décor and arrangements. You might have to bump up the
budget if you want some personal touches that will make
your day feel like it really is 'your day'.

9. Con: May Have Approved Vendors
In some cases, a hotel may have a list of approved vendors
that they use for every wedding. If this is true, you won't be
able to hire vendors that you wanted to use, which can cause
a problem if you really had your mind set on a specific
vendor. Ask about this in the initial consultation so you
know for sure.

10. References
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-
hotel-wedding
Examiner.com
http://www.gonnagetmarried.com.au/page/wedding-
reception-venue-alternatives--the-pros-and-cons
GonnaGetMarried.com