10
Important Tips for an Outdoor Wedding
- by KissMeGoodnight.com
The outdoors can be an absolutely beautiful
setting for a wedding. Natural backdrops of trees, mountains
or oceans are unparalleled by any decorations that can be utilized
in an indoor setting. Additionally the natural lighting that
is provided by an outdoor wedding makes for truly glorious
pictures. However, there are careful considerations that need
to be made in planning an outdoor wedding.
The
first tip for having an outdoor wedding is to choose your
location carefully. You might want to consider a venue that
is capable of providing a contingency plan in case the weather
affects your wedding and prevents your original plan from occurring.
Although you may prefer an outdoor setting, it is wise to choose
a location that has an indoor facility that would be available
for your use in the event of a storm that would otherwise cancel
your wedding.
Dressing
appropriately for the conditions is also important if you
plan to have an outdoor wedding. For example a strapless
gown made of a lightweight fabric would not be appropriate
for a fall or winter wedding if the temperatures are usually
low at these times of the year. Likewise a dress with long
sleeves and a high neck would not be appropriate for a summertime
wedding in a warm climate. You will want to be comfortable
on your wedding day so dress according to the weather.
Another tip for having an outdoor wedding is to plan
your wedding for a time of year that is unlikely to have
inclement
weather. It’s important to give yourself the best possible
chance of having good weather for your wedding. Try studying
the weather history in the area that you plan to have your
wedding and choose a time that has a relatively low chance
of snow or rain.
In setting up for your outdoor wedding, one important tip
is to set up the area where the ceremony will be held
in a way that keeps the sun at the guests’ backs. For example, for
a morning wedding, you will want to position the seating so
that the guests are facing to the west. This is important because
the sun rises in the east and having the guests facing to the
east would result in the guests having to squint into the sun.
If
you choose a summertime wedding in a warm climate, be sure
to have plenty of drinks available for your guests. You might
want to consider having refreshing beverages such as water
and juices available throughout the ceremony and reception
to prevent guests from dehydrating.
One
of the most problematic aspects of an outdoor wedding is
the acoustics. Guests at an outdoor wedding are often unable
to hear the proceedings. Additionally, if a wedding video is
made, it often is unable to pick up the words of the officiant
or the couple reciting their vows. For this reason, you may
wish to utilize a public address system during the ceremony
to ensure that all guests are able to hear the ceremony.
If you have a lot of out of town guests who will be attending
your outdoor wedding, you may want to prepare a package
to mail to them detailing the weather expectations for your
wedding
date so that they can prepare for the trip. Although the past
can be a good indication of what type of weather to expect,
you might also want to consider sending your out of town guests
a weather prediction update a few days prior to your wedding
in case the meteorologists are predicting unseasonable weather.
The
outdoor setting you choose may also affect the color choices
for your wedding. You may wish to choose colors that accent
the natural surroundings. For example choosing a bright pink
for your bridesmaids’ dresses may seem out of place if you
are holding your wedding against a mountain setting. The loudness
of their dresses will disrupt the serenity of the natural setting.
Another
tip for an outdoor wedding is to consider hiring a live
band instead of a DJ for the entertainment. A live band
will blend in better with the surroundings in an outdoor setting.
Also, the natural music of a live band is also a better fit
then the synthesized music of a DJ.
One final tip for having an outdoor wedding is to try to provide
your guests with as much shade as possible. You can do this
by either providing a large tent or canopy for your guests
or by choosing a setting with a number of large trees and planning
your wedding for a time and date that would ensure an abundance
of shade in the area.
Taking a few precautions and planning wisely will ensure that
your outdoor wedding is a success. It is important to make
a few adjustments to your usual planning and making provisions
that will keep you and your guests comfortable throughout the
ceremony and the reception.
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