Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. If you have settled for an outdoor wedding, be prepared for the most beautiful and romantic event of your life. Well, it may not be easy to pull off an outdoor wedding. Supernova Wedding Design will create the perfect wedding of your dreams. However, you need to be prepared for the pitfalls and additional caveats that come with outdoor weddings. Here are the best tips to help you shine on your big day.
1. Make Your Guests Comfortable
You need to consider the weather conditions on your big day. Will it be sunny and hot? If yes, don’t leave your guests to melt in the hot sun. You can serve your guests ice-cold drinks once they are seated to make them comfortable. Additionally, you can print your wedding program on a fan so your guests will cool themselves effortlessly.
Even better, make sure you have a lot of sun screen ready. If the venue is very warm, you may hire electric fans and a generator. Additionally, you can add some tents to make sure that your guests are properly sheltered from the heat. On the other hand, if the venue will be cold and damp, inform your guests to wear extra layers. You may add some lap blankets or hire some portable heaters to make sure everyone is comfortable.
2. Always Have A Backup Plan
What happens if it rains abruptly? Well, the best outdoor wedding venue always comes with a backup indoor location in the event of anything. Most people opt to have their wedding ceremony outdoors and move indoors for the reception.
Within a few minutes, you can scoot the tables to the back of the room during the ceremony. Another option is renting a tent but it can only be used if the rain storms are light or moderate. If it’s raining heavily, the ground underneath will be heavily soaked. As such, your guests will have muddy and soggy shoes. Make sure the tent is sturdy to avoid flipping over. It should also have thick and weighted sides.
3. Plan For Wind
Many outdoor weddings may suffer from windy conditions. Therefore, don’t wear light fabrics such as chiffons or silks on your big day. Make sure your bridal party follows suit. Make sure your hairstylist knows that you are planning an outdoor wedding so they can plan a proper hairstyle to withstand the wind.
For the men in your wedding party, make sure they use hair styling products or pomade. Inform your guests in advance so they can prepare accordingly. Your tent should also stand up to gusting winds and prepare yourself for an indoor backup plan.
4. Audibility
If you have been planning your dream wedding by the beach, you may not be hearing the sounds of roaring waves, local kids screaming or rushing wind. Well, if you want to make sure that your guests hear the ceremony, you need to rent out a sound system with mics for the bride, groom and the wedding officiant. Your wedding band or DJ can arrange this effortlessly.
5. Decorations
Outdoor weddings are beautiful, thanks to the natural beauty of the surroundings. As such, you don’t need to worry about having too many decorations. Visit the venue a week before the wedding to ensure the lawn is clean, the ground is properly raked and all the flowers have bloomed. If you have a wedding at a public park, you may ask friends or the bridal party to clear the venue the morning of the wedding.
If your outdoor wedding is during a cold season, you can ask your florist to provide some potted bulbs to add to the flowers. You may include other types of decorations such as a trellis or arch to focus the ceremony. It will also frame the bride and groom as they say their vows. You can also add lanterns in the trees, strings of lights, torches, luminarias and farolitos.
6. Make The Meals Tasty
Hire a caterer with enough experience when it comes to planning an outdoor wedding menu. Every meal should be able to keep well outdoors during the heat. Don’t serve dishes such as mayonnaise salads that must be served cold.
7. Proper Hydration
Make sure your guests are not dehydrated during the ceremony. Since alcohol is often dehydrating, you can serve lemonades, punches and teas during the ceremony. Have a lot of water and ice nearby. If your guests prefer fancy cocktails, you can serve a classic mint julep or mojito. The mint will definitely cool and refresh your guests.
8. Keep The Flying Insects At Bay
Put out some citronella candles and bug zappers to make sure that your guests are not spending the entire wedding ceremony swatting at the air.
9. Take Advantage Of The Sun Glow
You need to set your outdoor wedding during the sunset. Your guests will witness as you take your vows surrounded by the warm glow of the sun. If you are exchanging vows during the day, make sure you orient the ceremony to ensure that the sun is on your guests’ barks and not their eyes.
10. Get The Necessary Permits
Contact the Parks department or local government office to ensure you have the right permits for an outdoor wedding. Ask the rules that pertain to trash removal, torch lighting and any photography.
Final Thoughts
Planning a wedding may not be an easy affair. However, if done right, you will be able to pull off a great day. Use these tips for the best results on your big day.
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