For many people, it seems like the most natural thing in the world to have one venue for a wedding and another for the reception. There's certainly nothing wrong with this, but choosing the same venue for both wedding and reception can make a lot of sense for you and your guests.

With that in mind, here are just four reasons you should have your wedding and reception in the same place.

1. Lower Costs

It's no secret that weddings can be expensive events, so it makes sense to save where you can. Having your wedding ceremony and reception at the same place can help since most locations will offer a package deal that works out lower than paying separately for two different venues. You can even take advantage of all-inclusive wedding deals to bundle everything from event space to entertainment into one price. As an added plus, you'll also save on transportation by eliminating the journey between two venues.

2. Easier on Guests

A wedding is nothing without your friends and family, so it's wise to think of their needs throughout the planning process. By keeping the ceremony and reception in the same venue, you can make things much easier for your guests. They won't have to drive from place to place or worry about their own transportation costs. Having only one venue also makes it easier for guests to attend both events. If two venues are far apart and guests can't spend the whole day with you, they'll be more likely to attend just one.

3. More Convenient Planning

Planning a wedding can be wonderful, but it can also become stressful when problems do arise. However, you can keep the planning process as simple as possible but choosing the same venue for both the wedding and the reception. Instead of having to coordinate planning with two venues at once, you'll be able to plan everything through the same channel. In fact, many all-inclusive wedding packages will provide a wedding planner who can help you organize everything in both the ceremony and the reception.

4. No Rushing On the Day

You'll want to spend your wedding day making the most of everything rather than worrying about timing. With the ceremony and reception at different venues, you'll need to worry about how long it will take for people to transition between the two or what will happen if there are any delays. Having separate venues also tends to mean that guests are left waiting as you and your new spouse pose for pictures. When you use the same venue for both events, you don't need to worry about such issues.  

For more info, contact a local all-inclusive wedding event venue.