Outdoor weddings are always beautiful. Walking into the aisle under the sun is dreamy. Having an outdoor wedding feels like a dream. Instead of painted walls, having a good beach-like scene in the background is way romantic. For beautiful wedding photographs, an outdoor venue is the best. You can plan your wedding at beaches, botanical gardens, backyards, and hilltops. If you have a good budget, you can also plan night outdoor weddings in an amphitheater with good lighting. For an outdoor wedding, there are several things to check. You may have to make some extra efforts to make your wedding memorable.
Plan the best weather and season to get married
Weddings are best when you plan them in the right weather. If the weather is not up to the mood then the ceremony may don’t go as you planned. Indoor weddings can be managed somehow but an outdoor venue is difficult. So, plan your outdoor weddings according to the weather and location. Midsummer and midwinter and the worst time. Always plan the wedding in spring-like March and April. Another good time to tie knots is the fall months. The temperature and weather these days are very pleasant. You can have an afternoon wedding so you can get time for the last check.
Too much hot or cold
Sometimes you may not get the correct season for the wedding. If the weather is too hot but you want an outdoor wedding, check for a few things. You can find open places where the guests won’t feel uncomfortable. Prepare ice-cold water bottles on every seat and check for refills. If you have fewer guests then you can use decorated garden umbrellas. Apply lots of sunscreens and also arrange some for your guests. You may require fans for high temperatures. You can rent high-velocity electric fans and generators. Having a wedding in winter is a better option. On a sunny day, you don’t need any extra effort. But you should still have some wraps of shawls in case the weather gets cloudy. Also, keep a phone number of the store from where you can rent heat lamps. Have a midday wedding so the guests don’t feel too cold. Don’t plan an evening or night wedding otherwise you may have lots of things to prepare.
Plan B
When you plan any outdoor event, always have a plan B. Weather can fool you anytime. Always have some extra arrangements with your outdoor wedding. For weather issues like heat waves, hurricanes, and rain; always have an alternative option. The most common problem at outdoor weddings is rain. Always check the weather forecast to make the wedding arrangements. But you can’t completely rely on weather forecasts. So check for a venue according to guests. For a smaller number of guests, you can check for a society or wedding hall. You can easily scoot the chairs and tables to the hall and arrange them. Some extra affords and you can prepare the hall for the wedding in hours. But if you have a long guest list, Church will be a better option. You don’t need any special sitting arrangements. Get a planner who can quickly arrange the decorations and other important things. You can ready big wedding tents. But they can only protect from rain. You can prevent soggy and muddy shoes.
Wedding Outfits
Your wedding outfits must match the theme. For a beach wedding, you can go for a classic and smart dressing. Choose light colors to coordinate with the background. Select the fabric according to the weather. For late fall or winter, choose suit fabric that can keep you warm. As the bride, there are not many options because dresses can’t keep you warm. So, always prepare a shawl or overcoat that goes with your dress. Have the vows and photo session on your dress then you can wear the overcoat. In summers, select breathable fabric to prevent sweating and heat.
Accommodate the guests
Indeed you are the main person but your guests are also important. If the wedding ceremony and feast are in the same place; always have seating arrangements. In case, you have two different settings, have seating arrangements accordingly. You don’t need tables at wedding venues. If the event is small with only vows and a few speeches; avoid chairs. But always have a good seating arrangement for the feast so people can enjoy and have fun. In an outdoor wedding, the floor can be tricky. For a dance floor, you can arrange flip-flops or sneakers that match the wedding theme. Now everyone can dance without thinking about their high heels. If there are kids, have some people who can keep an eye on them. When the venue is way far from the city, have some medicines for headache, cold, indigestion, etc.
Have more options for the feast
A good feast is important for the wedding. Always have good food options to have a good impression. For a summer wedding, prepare refreshments with fresh fruit salad, icecreams, etc. For winters, have soups, hot chocolate, tea, etc. For a feast, have BBQ and other famous and tasty dishes. Always have some options for vegetarians and vegan friends. Check the guest list and prepare the feast accordingly. Don’t prepare the dishes too early otherwise you have to reheat them and it may taste bad. For summers, have good cooling otherwise some items get spoiled. If you have a list of 100 guests, prepare food for 120 people. Don’t increase the quantity of every dish. Have some options so you can cover if some extra guests appear.
Find a good photographer and makeup artist
Always book a good wedding photographer for the event. For a peak wedding season, book a photographer 2-3 months prior. Tell him about the wedding theme and get some ideas. Decorate the wedding venue and time according to the photographer. For outdoor weddings, go for light makeup. A bright makeup will look gaudy and you won’t get good photos. Your hairstyle must be on point. If the weather is windy, make a bun. Fix the veil correctly otherwise it will fly off. Prepare a good bouquet so you can get perfect wedding photographs. Use small fans to prevent sweating. Have a friend who can fix the makeup from time to time. Take lots of photos and have a beautiful and happy wedding.
