You might be thinking that your wedding day needs to take place in a traditional venue such as a church or even hotel; however, you might be inclined to consider a different type of wedding and reception venue. Recently, a cemetery in Melbourne announced they are renovating their grounds to offer services for wedding receptions and other functions. This creates an interesting and unique way to celebrate your own wedding and provides a new type of wedding reception venue to consider.

A Unique Destination for a Wedding

Most cemeteries are already surrounded by beautiful grounds and peaceful lands, and some cemetery developers are focused on offering a more uplifting way to enjoy the onsite chapel and grounds.

A cemetery venue can have practically everything you need to host your wedding; including a place for the ceremony and a venue to hold your reception without having to leave the premises. There is often a children's playground, which is perfect for guests with young kids; they can take the kids to play on swings instead of letting them run around the function room.

A Quiet and Peaceful Location

A cemetery's grounds are very peaceful and promote quiet reflection, which some couples desire for their ceremony. The location may be ideal for wedding photos as the area tends to have a park-like setting to it.

There are several cemeteries that have received requests from couples to be married by their parents' graves; this option affords the opportunity to have deceased loved ones close by as the couple begins their new life. It is a unique way to marry and still pay respect to those who have since moved on.

Availability of the Chapel and Function Room

It is likely the chapel at your chosen cemetery will be available on certain dates over a traditional church or resort at certain times during the year. For example, summer is a high season for weddings, so you must act fast to get a spot in popular destinations. A cemetery's chapel, however, may be available since it's mostly only used for funerals unless it is an operating church with services every week and doesn't only host funerals.

It is possible to have both your ceremony and reception within a chapel or church, as many larger chapels do have function rooms you can book. It helps to save time and money having everything on the same property; plus your guests only have to drive to one location, instead of travelling to the reception venue after the wedding is done.