Remember these things when picking the date and time for your special day

June 20, 10:02 PMFullerton Community ExaminerKimberly Wolfe

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Remember these things when picking your special day

  Now that the engagement has occurred , the ring has been purchased and the soon-to-be blessed event celebrated, let the planning begin! Part 4 of this series on wedding planning in Fullerton, CA, deals with practicalities of picking the date and time of your special day. Whether you live in Fullerton or any other city, this advice pertains to you for planning that special day!

  So you want to get married in June. Or July. Or maybe even September.

 Would you like a 4:00 PM wedding? Maybe even a noon wedding?

 Here are some practicalities to remember when picking your special day and time at locations throughout the city. Whether it be a church or other facility to hold your ceremony and/or reception, these factors are incredibly important to remember when choosing a date and time.

• Cost: The cost for renting your site can vary during prime wedding season to off-season. Prime wedding season, as defined by WeddingChannel.com, is from May-October of each year. Cost also varies at sites in the city during this time of year also. For example, the cost of having a wedding at Muckenthaler Cultural Center can vary from $500-$1,000 varying on whether it's in prime wedding season or off-season.
• Starting Time: Facilities may only hold weddings at certain times on certain days. Eastside Christian Church in Fullerton only holds weddings during three time slots, according to their Web site. There's always room for negotiation though, so speak to the wedding coordinator at the site you want to hold your wedding at a different time than what their policy dictates. You may be granted more leeway than you expected.
• Are you a member? Or a resident? Churches will very often welcome you and your future spouse to get married at their location, but may charge you more if you are not a member of their congregation. Having a reception at a private location such as a clubhouse may also require being an owner in the community. Terrace at Hillcrest Park discounts facility rates for residents of the city of Fullerton but charges non-residents roughly $300 more for use of the same facility.

 A wedding doesn't need to be a fight-filled, stressful time. Remember these three points when planning your special day to be knowledgeable and book the best sites possible for your day.