Location is the most crucial choices to be made for a wedding ceremony. There are a lot of things that depend upon the location; therefore it is very essential to have an appropriate place for the occasion. Nowadays, there are many places that can serves as good location option for marriages. In India, though most of the weddings are still conducted in banquet halls, people are becoming more experimental in choosing unconventional location options.

While deciding the wedding location, the first and foremost thing to be taken care of is your budget. This is because, the bigger the budget, the better the venue. The conventional and unconventional wedding location options in India comprise of places like clubs, parks, banquets, hotels, farm houses, cruises, temples etc. This not only gives you variety but also cater to your needs better. Also, keep in mind that the venue should be in proximity with your residence so that it is easy for you to commute.

Moreover, the size of the venue should also be considered and it should be in accordance with your guest list. The more the number of people invited, the larger the venue. In order to stay on the safer side, book your desired venue way before hand, as it might not be available in the peak wedding season, owing to rush. During the peak season the rates of the places are also quite high, so advance booking will provide you with better economic deals. Don't forget to check if the venue has basic amenities like proper electricity, water and washroom facilities.

The more details you have while looking, the better you can choose a site that meets all of your needs.

1. Figure out the guest list - how many, who you can't live without and who may not be able to travel.
2. Take a look at your budget. How important is it to you to have your wedding in that enchanted castle off the coast?     You may have to compromise by cutting the guest list down.
3. Consider the overall style of the wedding - are you planning an intimate family affair or a wild dance party     extravaganza?
4. Take into account the wedding date that you have chosen.
5. Decide if you want to wed inside the Temple or a Banquet Hall.
6. Remember the needs of your guests and entertainment - do any of them require any special arrangements? Is there     enough parking for 300 of your closest friends?
7. Visit various wedding and reception locations and get a feel for how cooperative or restrictive the site management is.
8. Schedule meetings with potential or actual vendors and get their input on the site you are considering.
9. Book your site and get all business arrangements in writing.