Outdoor Wedding Tips

Planning an outdoor wedding can be very exciting, but also extremely unnerving. In the back of your mind, you will always be concerned about that one uncontrollable factor, the weather! There are some easy things that you can do to plan for less than desirable weather and also have a perfect fairytale wedding.

One idea for a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony, rain or shine, is to use a gazebo in a favourite park or garden. The ceremony can take place in the gazebo and you will be able to set up seating around the gazebo with a good view for your guests. In the event of poor weather, a simple tent covering can be quickly put up to shield your guests from the rain. If you are having a larger number of guests, it may be wise to reserve a hall or banquet room just in case. Even though there are risks involved, nothing is more satisfying than an outdoor wedding on a beautiful sunny day!

Outdoor wedding receptions are also very memorable for you and your guests, provided the climate is comfortable. Some spaces that are ideal for hosting this type of a wedding reception range from your very own back yard, to a beautiful city garden. Large tent coverings can also be used in the event of poor weather. If possible, try and get a color that will match your decorations so that everything still blends together beautifully.

Outdoor wedding reception decorations can also be much more elegant than that of an indoor wedding reception. Having guests walk through a flowery archway into the reception area is a nice way to get things started. Having beautiful white table cloths and chair covers is a great way to create a stunning first impression!

Outdoor wedding reception decorating is easy and fun! Suspending white Christmas lights around the dance area is a nice touch, especially after the sun goes down. Just remember that outdoor wedding reception décor often needs to be more minimalist that your traditional indoor wedding reception. After all, you don’t have ceilings and walls to hang streamers and balloons off!

If you think that you want to try and pull off and outdoor wedding, you can find lots of outdoor wedding reception ideas from your local wedding shops and planners. Just remember, you cannot control the weather, but if you plan appropriately, nothing will stand between you and your Cinderella wedding!