| he location that you choose for your wedding will | | | | her site. An old fashioned reception venue would |
| really set the tone for the entire affair. There are | | | | be complemented best by a gown that is |
| countless choices: parks, clubs, hotels, beaches, | | | | romantic, not modern. This is not to say that you |
| museums, and the list goes on. One interesting | | | | have to wear a vintage gown. Just look for a |
| idea is to have your wedding at an historical site. | | | | wedding dress that is soft and feminine, rather |
| Depending on where you live, the types of | | | | than very modern or cutting edge. Keep the |
| historical sites will vary. For a Southern bride, it | | | | same idea in mind when choosing your bridal |
| might mean an antebellum plantation straight out | | | | jewelry. Seek out pieces that have a timeless |
| of Gone with the Wind. A city bride might find an | | | | beauty. |
| historical brownstone, while another bride might | | | | When it comes to planning a menu for your |
| have her wedding on the porch of a grand old | | | | wedding, be sure that it suits the style of the |
| building in Newport, RI. Every area will have its | | | | location, ie formal, oceanside, etc. Do not worry |
| own unique historical sites that are willing to host | | | | about serving historical foods, though. If you flip |
| special events. | | | | through a very old cookbook, you are likely to |
| When choosing such a special location for your | | | | find a lot of recipes that you would never |
| wedding, you will want to tailor your wedding to | | | | consider serving (or eating!). Until recently, wedding |
| fit with the site. If your wedding is in a Victorian | | | | menus were not especially interesting or |
| mansion, for instance, you would not decorate | | | | adventurous (think creamed chicken and fruit |
| with flowers like gerbera daisies. Nor would a hip | | | | salad), so you will not likely want to serve foods |
| disco lounge vibe fit in with a plantation. It is not | | | | based on historical wedding menus either. Instead, |
| necessary to plan a period wedding, but your | | | | choose your food and wine based on the |
| general scheme should work with the historical | | | | specialties of the chef and your own preferences. |
| location instead of clashing with it. | | | | Historical sites often have wonderful gardens, so |
| Often, historical sites will have restrictions on how | | | | definitely consider holding your ceremony |
| you may use their spaces. Be certain to find out | | | | outdoors if the weather and venue permit it. It |
| all of the specifics before signing a contract. If | | | | can be wonderful to hold a garden side service |
| you have a lot of creative ideas, you might | | | | followed by a reception on a grand porch or inside |
| decide that you would be better off choosing a | | | | the historical building. |
| wedding venue that is more of a blank canvas. | | | | When you have opted for a wedding site with a |
| On the other hand, if you like the idea of a space | | | | lot of character, it only makes sense to take full |
| that is already charming and beautiful, then an | | | | advantage of it. Explore ways to highlight the |
| historical location would be perfect for your | | | | special features of the historical location. You will |
| wedding. | | | | be sure to create a wedding that is beautiful, |
| As with any wedding, the bride will want to select | | | | unique, and absolutely charming. |
| a wedding gown and bridal jewelry that fits in with | | | | |