To the tune of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game!’ Everybody sing!
“Take me out to the ballgame! Take me into your arms!

Let’s say our vows where our heroes play!” Center field’s where I’ll throw my bouquet!

Next we’ll say “I do” right on home plate, where we’ll both stand side-by-side!

Then he’ll say we’re husband and wife! I’m a ballpark bride!”

Yes, if you have a diamond on your finger, just stick with the theme! Engaged couples who are baseball fanatics or those of you simply looking for a really cool wedding destination can have a ball planning a wedding at your favorite professional baseball park. Most ballparks have several spaces on site geared to small or large crowds—including a stadium for 60,000 to 80,000 of your closest friends. You can choose from indoor and outdoor locations. Turner Field, home of Atlanta’s Braves, has facilities to hold from 75 to 3,000 guests.

Of course, amenities vary from stadium to stadium, but most have on-site caterers and staff to help you plan your ballpark wedding. You can choose a day when the team isn’t playing, or—your can treat family and friends to a wedding and a ball game! Guests will get choked up when they find out the fun that’s in store for them. Your wedding can be uniquely elegant, or you can make it casual and fun with some special touches for your wedding attire! It’s your call! And you’ll be surprised how many baseball-themed wedding accessories are available for the ballpark-bound couple, from centerpieces to wedding favors.

Go online to check out your local ballpark catering menus. You’ll find upscale entrees like Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Filet Mignon and Lobster, with salads, veggies and breads that complement your choice. Or you can really make it a baseball-theme extravaganza with hot dogs, pizza, nachos, peanuts and whatever yummy specialties the ballpark has to offer. And the perfect wedding cake is just a bakery away, proven by the photo on the right!

Brides-to-be who love America’s favorite pastime have the celebration of a lifetime awaiting them. Regardless of the game’s outcome, you and your groom are winners because you knocked your nuptials out of the park! 

~Susan