My 107-year-old grandmother inspired me to choose an unconventional wedding venue: her senior-living community

Courtesy of Catherine Work. The author said hosting her wedding at an unconventional location — her grandmother's retirement community — will give her the best chance of having her there in attendance.

When my 107-year-old grandmother casually mentioned that she doesn't like getting in and out of cars, I realized I knew the perfect place for my wedding: her retirement community.

I didn't grow up in, and don't currently live in, the same place as most of my family, including my grandma. So when I started thinking about wedding venues , I was drawing a blank. Then I realized that the location that would be easiest for everyone was the retirement community I've visited more than 100 times since I was little.

The venue has a pond, beautifully landscaped grounds, and plenty of space. All things many people would look for in a wedding venue.…