So you want to have an outdoor wedding? Think about what the weather will be like at the time of the year for your outdoor wedding. Sunny and hot? Make sure your guests are hydrated– have your ushers give your guests ice cold bottles of water as they are seated. You may also consider printing your wedding programs on a fan so that guests can cool themselves. Don’t forget to have plenty of sunscreen on hand as well. For a very warm location, look into renting large electric fans (don’t forget a generator) and/or a tent to shade the suns rays.
Always have a back-up plan, always! What will you do if it rains? The ideal outdoor wedding location has an indoor location waiting just in case. Many brides and grooms opt to have their ceremony outside and reception inside. In case of inclement weather, the tables can be moved to the back of the room during the ceremony. A tent is another option, but only for light rain storms.
When you picture your dream wedding at the beach, you probably haven’t thought of the possible noise. The roaring of the waves, the rushing wind, or the local kids running and screaming around you. Look into renting a sound system with clip mikes for the bride, groom and officiant. Your DJ or band may be able to easily arrange this for you.
One of the bonuses of an outdoor wedding is the natural beauty around you, which will mean less decorating. But you still need to do some work. Visit the site a week before your wedding to make sure the grass is mowed, the ground raked, and the flowers have bloomed. If your wedding is at a public park, you may want to ask a friend to do this the morning of your ceremony. If it’s been especially cold, you may need to supplement the flowers with some potted flowers from a florist. Other decorations you may want to consider include an arch to focus the ceremony and frame the bride and groom as they say their vows; strings of lights or lanterns in the trees, luminaries, or torches..
Since alcohol is dehydrating, consider serving a variety of lemonades, teas and punches. Be sure to have plenty of ice and water around as well. For a fancy cocktail, why not serve a classic mint julep or a mojito? The mint will refresh and cool your guests.
Consider timing your outdoor wedding for sunset where your guests will see you take your vows surrounded by the warm glow of the sun. Those having a daytime outdoor wedding should orient the ceremony so that the sun will be on guests’ backs rather than in their eyes.
And most importantly, don’t forget to contact your city parks department or other local government to get a permit for an outdoor wedding. You don’t want to plan this beautiful event only to be shut down due to a lack of permits. Be sure to ask about rules concerning trash removal, candle or torch lighting, and pre-wedding photography.
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