One of the reasons I chose my venue is because it has fantastic Hudson River Valley views, which you can see no matter if the ceremony is inside or outside. There is a gorgeous built-in gazebo to get married outdoors. That said, if it is rainy or chilly (on my early April date it was cold), you can enjoy that same view in a room with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows.
If you’re dead set on getting married on the beach or outside, then Smith recommends asking how much time the venue needs to make the call on where the ceremony will be held. A venue that allows a two-hour window for that decision is likely going to be a good fit for you.
“Weather patterns are known to change quickly, and obviously you want to be outside whenever possible,” Smith said. “Venues that tell you 24 hours prior notice are probably not going to be flexible in other ways.”
He also suggested making sure the location only offers one reception per day. “It’s your wedding day; you should feel special,” he noted.
