One of the most picturesque weddings imaginable is a gorgeous spring day, with flowers blooming everywhere, out in the gardens in the brilliant sunlight. Outdoor weddings can be beautiful, amazing affairs, but there is a lot that goes into planning and preparing for an outdoor wedding. Make sure you consider all of the options and what goes into having an outdoor wedding and think about these things when you make your final decision.
Time of Year
There are a few factors that go into this consideration. The first is temperature. You don’t want a day that is too hot, or a day that is too cold. You don’t want guests freezing and shivering during your ceremony, but you also don’t want them sweating the whole time either. In most climates spring and early fall are the best time to have you wedding, but depending on your location that can differ. If you are further north a summer wedding might be perfectly enjoyable, and if you’re further south a wedding in the later fall might be what you want. Also take into consideration the precipitation in your area. Although you certainly can’t control if it rains, in some places during some seasons it’s more likely than others. Become familiar with your local weather.
Location
There are many places that you can have an outdoor wedding, but make sure you pick a place that best accommodates your needs. While a backyard wedding might seem quaint, if you are planning on inviting hundreds of people it might not be realistic. There are many other lovely outdoor options if you do your research. For instance, your hometown might have a botanical garden or a city park that you could rent for a small fee that would work wonderfully. Many reception sites also offer outdoor locations on their premises, and they are prepared to handle outdoor weddings.
Always Have a Back-Up Plan
If you’re planning an outdoor wedding, no matter how much research you do and how well you plan, there is always a chance that mother nature might interfere in some way. Whether it is excessive heat, a thunderstorm, or even unexpected snow, make sure you have an alternative. The best alternative is to have an indoor location available. Perhaps it’s another property owned by the place that you are renting your outdoor space from. You could also go with tents for you wedding, which will cover you in case of rain. Just keep in mind that you’ll need big tents with plenty of space, because guests seated at the edge of the tents may just get a shower they don’t want if there’s wind that day.
To me, weather definitely makes a day more interesting. I’d rather have at least a little something going on, than having it be perfectly sunny. So as long as it’s not burning hot or freezing cold, I like a few clouds here and there, or even a ton of clouds. Maybe that’s just my photographic style, but I think dramatic things in general are just more visually stimulating, and memorable.
=Matt=
Matt I totally agree with you! I want my wedding day to have a sky filled with big beautiful clouds and a little breeze!
I found these great heel savers too, so walking in the grass with my stilettos won’t be a problem!
I have the link on my blog if anyone is interested!
i hope my wedding goes according to planned. we re having it in july and i hope there is a little breeze so no one is sweating to death. ive heard that july is a month of rain and i really dont want it raining on my parade. dont really know what i should do as a plan b because we cant move the wedding inside the house. we are having a backyard wedding at the lake. what do yall think i should do for a plan b