What To Consider When Planning Bay Area LGBTQ Weddings

By Scott Hamilton


If you are living in the Bay area and you want to get married you have many amazing options to choose from. Bay area LGBTQ weddings can be meaningful and romantic. Part of what makes them so stunning is the beautiful surroundings that can be easy to find in this part of the country. Whether you want to marry your partner in a laid back, relaxed setting or you want a more formal event, here are some things to think about when you are planning your wedding.

You really need to decide what your budget is going to be before you do any planning. The last thing you want is to fall in love with a beautiful location or reception space only to find out that it will end up costing more than you can spend. Prioritize what you will be spending your budget on. Is your location most important or do you want to allocate funds to pay for what you will be wearing that day as well.

Something else to consider is what kind of celebration you want to have. Do you want a formal event or do you like the idea of something more relaxed and laid back. An increasing number of LGBTQ couples are embracing less traditional celebrations that incorporate aspects of them as a couple. Incorporating these details can help make your wedding much more personal and memorable.

Once you have a few ideas about your celebration you can set your date. Waiting until you know where you want to marry before setting your date may seem odd but if you love the idea of being outdoors or if you want to use a seasonal location you may have specific times of the year that would be a better choice. Some venues also change their pricing based on the time of year which can affect your budget.

One recent trend that a lot of couples are embracing is to plan more than just a wedding and reception. If you are someone who has friends and family who live out of town you may want to think of ways to extend your celebration and show off the best aspects of the Bay area. Planning day trips to favorite locations or other activities can be a lot of fun.

While some people love the idea of a huge celebration, your wedding ceremony and reception don't have to be if that isn't what you want. An increasing number of couples are making the choice to only have a few people present to witness their vows. Some will choose to have a larger number people at their reception or have a separate party afterwards to celebrate their union.

While you may be tempted to do the planning yourself, this may not be the best route, especially if you are not from the Bay area. A planner who has worked with LGBTQ couples may be able to help you find unique sites for your ceremony or reception. They may also be able to put you in touch with service providers who are happy to work with LGBTQ couples.

While it may seem like a huge and overwhelming task to plan your wedding, it doesn't have to be. If you are clear with what you want and you start your process early you may be amazed at how relaxed and comfortable it feels from start to finish. Then, on your special day, you and your spouse can come together and celebrate spending the rest of your lives together.




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