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Marissa
Expert October 2020

Which site for the ceremony?

Marissa, on July 23, 2020 at 7:09 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 13

Hey all! So my wedding venue has 2 different spots we can choose for the ceremony.

The first spot is pretty large with a grass lawn and a huge log stage/focal point/trellis I guess you would call it, (my FH standing there for reference of how big it is), and is probably meant for larger sized weddings.

The second spot has this really cool archway when you walk through, with vines, string lights, and this space is much smaller, with a grass area and small tree as a focal point in the middle. However, you can see part of the cement/parking lot in the background and I don't think I like that (sorry I don't have any better photos of this spot).

We just recently cut our guest list to about 25 people and about 15-20 people will be sitting in the audience (depending on who shows up), the rest are wedding party and officiant. We are also having a photographer, someone to live stream the ceremony, and 2 musicians. Would the first larger space look too big or awkward with that small of a group? Or would it be better for spacing out the chairs for social distancing? OR would the smaller space be just big enough for this amount of people? Which would you choose? Thanks!


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13 Comments

Latest activity by Lynnie, on July 24, 2020 at 10:20 AM
  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    They're both lovely. You could go with either. I don't think the fact they are large spaces would be a hindrance or seem strange to account for social distancing.
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I think the larger first space is nicer
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  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
    Jessica ·
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    I love the archery for the smaller space, and I think you could really go either way, but I do think the large space is more defined. Would you be using an archway or any kind of altar decor if you went with the smaller space? That could help block what you are concerned about with seeing the parking area.
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  • M
    Master October 2021
    Mrs.a ·
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    I prefer the first location. It’s clean, it’s open and the lighting is better.

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  • Marissa
    Expert October 2020
    Marissa ·
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    Yeah probably some type of decor as a distraction, but I don't know what lol. But that's true the larger space is more defined.

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  • Marissa
    Expert October 2020
    Marissa ·
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    That's true! And guests might feel more comfortable with that open feel. Thanks!

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  • Lisa
    Legend July 2022
    Lisa ·
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    I love them both! Are you able to incorporate both? Maybe do the ceremony in the larger space (so you can spread chairs out for social distancing, and to be away from the parking lot view) and do pictures or cocktail hour or something in the smaller space with the archway?
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  • Marissa
    Expert October 2020
    Marissa ·
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    Yeah we can use both spaces, I was actually thinking this same idea! We could use the cool archway as a pretty photo op when we do couples photos or something 😊 thanks!

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    I like the larger first space and think you could use the smaller arch for some pretty pictures.
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    Master July 2021
    Rebelle Fleur ·
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    I like the larger space. You have much more options to decorate and with all
    That going on it’ll allow for more space for distance
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  • Nefetera
    VIP March 2015
    Nefetera ·
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    I loke the second space
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    Like****typo
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    So true! No matter which space you choose for the ceremony, I'd definitely take advantage of that arbor archway for some pretty pictures!! ❤️📷

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