Garden weddings are a really, really good idea. What better way to start your new life than in the background of nature? There are a few things to keep in mind when planning an outdoor wedding, though. They can mean the difference between a beautiful outdoor ceremony that you and your guests will never forget, and a terrible experience that may result in your more fragile guests suffering a heatstroke, or enduring a downpour without a plan B.
Rules and permits
Figure out what kind of rules and permits you’ll be subjected to before you plan anything. Getting married at the park near your childhood home may seem like the best idea ever, but that park may have a lot more rules and regulations than you realize.
Make Guests Comfortable
Make your guests’ comfort top priority by making sure your site is well-equipped with things like fans, outdoor heating units, well-lit paths to the bathrooms, refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, and citronella candles. Nail down a plan for buying or renting the things your venue doesn’t offer as early as possible.
Prepare for Weather
Organize weather-appropriate accessories for the bridal party and parents: gloves, scarves, and nice (sturdy!) umbrellas. Then ask someone in the bridal party to be in charge of bringing it the day of.
Cover Up
Make sure you have a nice jacket or cover up to wear in case it’s cold during your ceremony or the reception.
Photography
Talk to your photographer about where the sun will be during your ceremony so you can plan the ceremony and seating arrangements accordingly. You don’t want to realize the morning of that you’re going to be hidden in shadows or squinting into the sun in your photos.
Windproof Decor
If wind is a possibility (and it is most places), double check that all your decor can withstand a very strong breeze
Sound
Make sure everyone will be able to hear you! No one wants to strain to hear your vows or the toasts. Depending on how open and/or busy your space is, you may need to hire someone to set up audio equipment.
Footwear
Your website is also a great place to post info about what kind of shoes the guests may want to wear. Something simple like “The bridesmaids are wearing wedges so they can walk in the garden without issues!” will reduce your guests’ stress (and urgent text messages to you) the week of the wedding.
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