Dialogue: Odd Venues

It is common for weddings to be in hotels, parks, beaches, chapels and churches. But, now ceremonies and receptions are being held in various places. I got married in a church and had my reception in an event hall. Pretty typical. I actually wanted my reception at the art museum. Is that odd?

The lobby of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art where I almost had my reception.

I remember my husband and I attended a wedding in an event hall where the ceremony and reception took place in the same space. The guest helped themselves to some buffet food while waiting for the space to be converted. I thought it was a darling location, my husband thought it didn't feel like a wedding. (He is one of those traditionalists that believe all weddings should be in churches) In fact, many people you know probably have opinions on where you choose to have your ceremony/reception.

The church where I got married

It is nice to see weddings taking place in barns, in the woods, museums, restaurants, and famous landmarks, in the mountains, on a boat. Heck, someone got married in a McDonald's, and a Wal-mart too I'm sure. It really shows a couple's personality and story. Besides, is God not everywhere? Most importantly, if he dwells in your heart, then church wedding or not, God is present at your wedding.

Where are you having your wedding? Where do you wish you can or could've had your wedding if money and people's opinions weren't an issue?

"Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him?" declares the Lord. "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" declares the Lord. - Jeremiah 23:24