Deciding where to have your wedding is based on more than a few things -- like religious affiliation, the guest list and the time of year, just to name a few. While it's been a tradition for couples to get married in the bride's church, nowadays weddings can be held almost anywhere a couple desires.

Indoors versus outdoors, a trendy restaurant versus a banquet hall; ideas and places are limitless.

Here are some special sites for the bride and groom's consideration:

1451 Renaissance Place
1451 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 272-1451
renaissanceplace.com
Indoor seating up to 400, reception space available. 1451 Renaissance Place welcomes any professional, licensed and insured caterer.

Acanthus Inn Bed and Breakfast
3009 W. Highland Blvd., (414) 342-9788
Indoor seating 60-70, outdoor seating 100

Alpine Valley Resort
W2501 County Road D, East Troy, (262) 642-7374
alpinevalleyresort.com
Outdoor unlimited seating

Alpine Village
10401 N. Cedarburg Rd., Mequon, (262) 242-2840
Indoor/outdoor seating 250

Alverno's Conference Center
3400 S. 43rd St., (414) 382-6100
alverno.edu
Indoor seating up to 300

The American Club
444 Highland Dr. (School St.), Kohler, (920) 457-8000
destinationkohler.com
Indoor seating 500, outdoor seating 300, reception space available

Astor Hotel
924 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 271-4220
theastorhotel.com
Indoor seating 300, reception space available

Bacchus
925 E. Wells Ave., (414) 765-1166
bacchusmke.com
Indoor seating 180, reception space available

Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center
725 Blue Dr., Sheboygan, (920) 452-2900
blueharborresort.com
Indoor seating 700, reception space available

Brynwood Country Club
6200 W Good Hope Rd., (414) 353-8800
Indoor seating 275, reception space available

Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion
2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 931-0808
pabstmansion.com
Indoor seating 80-125, reception space available

Cedar Beach Inn
On Lake Michigan, Cedar Beach, (262) 285-3389
cedarbeachwi.com
Indoor seating 300 and outdoor receptions permitted

Charles Allis Art Museum
1801 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 278-8295
cavtmuseums.org
Indoor seating 100-200, reception space available

Clairemont Inn
2520 W. Washington St., West Bend, (262) 338-0636
clairemontinn.com
Indoor seating 370, reception space available

Country Springs Hotel Water Park Conference Center
2810 Golf Rd., Waukesha, (262) 970-5180
countryspringshotel.com
Indoor/outdoor seating 50-500, reception space available

Cuvee
177 N. Broadway, (414) 225-9800
www.cuveemke.com
Indoor seating 250 people, reception space available

Davian's Banquet & Conference Center
16300 W. Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls (262) 781-3333
davians.com
Indoor seating 200, outdoor seating unlimited, reception space available

Delafield Hotel
415 Genesee St., Delafield, (262) 646-7821
thedelafieldhotel.com
Indoor seating 70-300, outdoor reception available

The Eisner
American Museum of Advertising & Design
208 N. Water St., (414) 847-3285
theeisner.com
Indoor seating 280, reception & ceremony space available

The Five Pillars Supper Club
W2990 Hwy. K, Random Lake, 53075, (920) 994-4336
fivepillarsrestaurant.com
Indoor seating 125-450, reception space available

The Gardens
7003 Hwy. 175, Allenton, (262) 629-4446
Indoor/Outdoor seating up to 400

Grain Exchange Room
225 E. Michigan St., (414) 272-6230
Indoor seating 425-750, reception space available

The Heritage Hall
N86w18330 Main St., Menomonee Falls, (262) 255-1606
Indoor seating 350

Hilton Garden Inn
11600 W. Park Pl., (414) 359-9823
hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Indoor seating up to 100

Historic Turner Ballroom
1034 N. 4th St., (414) 918-8416
milwaukeeturners.org
Indoor seating for 500-1,2000

Hotel Metro
411 E. Mason St., (414) 272-1937
hotelmetro.com
Indoor seating 100-130, reception space available

Hubbard Park Lodge
3565 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood, (414) 332-4207
hubbardparklodge.net
Indoor seating 175-225, reception space available

Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center
790 N. Van Buren St., (414) 276-4744
humphrey-masonic-center.org
Indoor seating up to 400

Intercontinental Milwaukee
139 E. Kilbourn Ave., (414) 276-8686
intercontinentalmilwaukee.com
Newly renovated, including the Grand Salon. Indoor seating 350-600 (or more).

Iron Horse Hotel
500 W. Florida St., (888) 543-IRON (4766)
ironhorsehotel.com
Coming in 2009, The Yard, a 4,600-square-foot outdoor terrace offering space for up to 450 for a dramatic event in either an open-air setting or completely tented venue.

Italian Community Center
631 E. Chicago St., (414) 223-2800
italianconference.com
Indoor seating 600, reception space available

Lac La Belle Golf Club
W389 N6996 Pennsylvania St., Oconomowoc, (262) 567-3725
laclabellegolfclub.com
Indoor seating up to 200, reception space available

Lakefront Palm Garden
1872 N. Commerce St., (414) 273-8300
cafevecchio.com/palmgarden
Indoor up to 300+, reception space available

Lake Park Bistro
3133 E. Newberry Blvd., (414) 962-6300
lakeparkbistro.com
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Posted by Brewing_in_MKE on Dec. 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. (report)

We had our ceremony at the outdoor pavilion at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Bayside. It is a great outdoor venue with a view of the lake. You can also rent the building for ceremonies and receptions as well. Our reception was held at Roots restaurant. To quote some of our guests "Best Wedding food ever!" How can you beat that?