Things You'll Need:
- Computer with Internet access
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Step 1
Choose an inn in a location that has a lot of meaning to you as a couple,. Next, think about what kind of inn you want to spend your special day in. Historic mansions can provide a very romantic backdrop, as can a charming country inn. If you are a water lover, look for an inn on beach or lake property.
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Step 2
If you opt to hold your wedding at a historic mansion-bed-and breakfast inn, look for one that offers an outdoor gazebo, which could provide the perfect ceremony location. Check out the historic Herlong Mansion in Micanopy, Fla., which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Step 3
Mountain-lovers will want to check out Christopher Place near Gatlinburg Tenn,, a mansion built to replicate an Antebellum estate and that offers expansive views of the Smokey Mountains. Desert enthusiasts may want to hold a wedding at the Lodge at Sedona, a luxury bed and breakfast inn in Sedona, Ariz.
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Step 4
Holding a wedding at a bed-and-breakfast inn means that you and your guests will have a fabulous place to stay before and after the wedding ceremony. Many inns offer wedding packages, which include the wedding ceremony and room rentals. Some inns even offer "honeymoon suites," which are large enough to accomodate the wedding party as they get ready for the big event.
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Step 5
If you decide to hold your reception at a bed and breakfast inn, many offer a complete dinner menu, and will hire a caterer to prepare your reception dinner in their kitchens, for an extra fee. Cake and cocktails may be included as well. If you want to put up a tent and hire a deejay for entertainment, make sure the inn has large-enough grounds to accomodate this type of event.
