Pros and Cons of a Hotel Wedding

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

References

http://www.examiner.com/article/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-hotel-weddingExaminer.com

http://www.gonnagetmarried.com.au/page/wedding-reception-venue-alternatives--the-pros-and-consGonnaGetMarried.com