How to Plan a Wedding in New England

Choosing a venue for your wedding can be difficult. You want everything to be perfect. For perfect scenery and beautiful buildings, New England is gem of historical homes and breathtaking fall foliage. If you are interested in such a venue, especially if you are getting married in the fall, follow these simple steps to guide you.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Travel guide
• Internet

1. Seek out the New England Travel Guide, even if you are a native. There are so many great sites to be found and the New England Travel Bureau can help you to select a location.
2. Consider an outdoor wedding. New England is rich in historic sites and the trees are gorgeous in the mid to late fall. You may have to dress a little warmer, but it will provide an unforgettable wedding.
3. Find a local caterer and baker. It is always better to use a local vendor than to try and set up a makeshift kitchen.
4. Make sure that you have the option of an indoor/outdoor site for your wedding. Anywhere you go in New England is going to have weather patterns that could be unpredictable. Always have a back up plan and have a day to remember.
5. Contact a travel agent if you are not native to New England. They will often have ideas for sites and other wedding information.
6. Take a trip to New England to scout out a site for your wedding. Never decide on a site, without seeing it. What looks good in a brochure may not be all that you dreamed of and you deserve to have everything perfect on your special day.

Tips & Warnings

• Plan for changes in the weather. If you are getting married in the fall, plan to have a few heaters on standby, especially if you are having an outdoor ceremony. Also, consider renting a buffet tent if you plan on the outdoor experience.
• Once you have your New England Travel Guide, check out any place of interest on the Internet. Most places will have a Web site to show off their best.
• Try to involve a little local culture. Use a fall motif for your decorations as a quaint touch of New England flair.
• Never settle on a site before you have done a walk through. A picture may say a thousand words, but it may not tell about the broken front stairs or the furnace that hasn’t worked in three months.
• Plan for cooler weather. New England can be chilly at times. Make sure to pack warm garments. You can always take them off for pictures and the ceremony.

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