Getting married in your hometown isn’t that uncommon, but if you?re planning an event where you grew up, you may be worried that it won?t feel special enough for you or your guests. If this is the case for you, know that there are many ways you can make your hometown feel like more of a destination so that you get the best of both worlds out of your big day.
Choose a Unique Venue

The first way to make your hometown feel like a destination for your wedding is to choose a unique venue. While you and many of your guests may have been to many places around town, choosing somewhere slightly unexpected for a wedding can make your day feel like you?re worlds away. For instance, choose a museum or aquarium as your reception space for something unexpected and different. This will give your wedding a whole different feel than if you chose a run-of-the-mill banquet hall. Go With a Theme
Destination weddings usually have some kind of underlying theme. For instance, a wedding on a Caribbean island usually has beach vibes and tropical tones. Giving your hometown wedding some kind of a theme will make it feel like more of a destination event, without even leaving home! No matter what theme you choose, it?s bound to make a difference in this department as long as you stick to it wholeheartedly. Consider a theme that plays off some of your shared interests with your future spouse, like a bookish theme if you both enjoy reading or a Hollywood movie theme if you?re both movie buffs....