Now I am sure you may wonder—Where do you start?

When looking at wedding dresses for your outdoor vintage wedding—you may want to focus on off the shoulder gown, or a gown that is made with lace. Those two are the most popular styles of vintage wedding dresses.

For your accessories, you could go with pearls or even diamonds to add to your vintage look. To add a hint of modern fashion—add some color to your fashion with some colored heels.

If you’re looking for a vintage hairstyle you may want to try an updo or a bun; this will definitely give you the vintage look that you are going for. To top it all off—break out the red lipstick. This color screams vintage and will make a bold statement.

Just remember—fashion is what you make of it and vintage fashion is classic. Be creative and don’t be afraid to take risk when it comes to your special day!

2.       Make sure when choosing your outside venue—you also choose a plan B, just in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. You could either rent a tent or find a venue that gives you a plan B option.

3.       Find a local florist. This is a plus when you are getting married in the summer, when the days seem to be a bit hotter. You want to make sure your flowers are fresh and will remain fresh on your special day.

4.       Make sure you have cool beverages or warm beverages for your guest depending on what time of year your outdoor wedding will take place. You want to make sure your guest are hydrated or warm enough to sit through the ceremony.

5.       Don’t forget your wedding favors. Be creative….but make sure you find a unique way to thank your guest for attending your wedding.

6.       Hire a wedding planner! Hiring a wedding planner will make your life a lot easier and will take a lot of stress off of your plate.

Horse and carriages, vintage white dresses and a beautiful venue. If you want to live out your  dream of having an English wedding, here’s your chance. Here are some awesome ideas on how you can have a wonderful wedding affair in England.

Venues

The Barnes Hotel (Bedford) is an immaculate place to wed in England.  This beautiful venue has over three and a half acres of landscaped gardens. The beautiful and peaceful grounds are a perfect place to say your I do’s.

The Hedingham Castle is a beautiful place to hold your outdoor wedding in England.  The amazing architectural structure makes for a great backdrop for pictures. And if your looking to arrive in style you can opt to use the vintage Rolls-Royce  that’s available for an additional fee. This venue is considered one of the most  romantic places to wed in England.

Favours

Wedding favours are an important part of your outdoor English wedding and you should choose your favours wisely. To go along with the princess theme, it would be great if you selected princess-themed or elegant wedding favours.  The best wedding favours are favours where the guest can re-use them or better yet edible favours.

Dresses

If you are getting married in England, you must think about wearing a vintage dress. The vintage dress gives an old but modern feel and it would absolutely look wonderful in pictures. The best thing about a vintage dress for outdoor nuptials, you could either wear short or long, whichever is the most flattering for you.

Now that you have the core basics to help you prepare for your outdoor wedding in England you can start the planning process. And for those of us girls who dream of having a wedding at a castle in England—can’t a girl dream!

Flowers

Flowers are a simpler way to add color to your outdoor ceremony. If you want to add an accent color, adding some beautiful flowers are the way to go. You could spruce up your bouquet, or you could use flowers as a décor for your outdoor wedding and reception. Whichever idea you fill will make your wedding a bit brighter and colorful I say go for it.

Favors

Your wedding favors are another way to add color to your outdoor wedding reception. Shop around for color favor boxes or you could check out personalized lollipop wedding favors —these wedding favors are sure to add a hint of color and your guest will be thankful for such sweet treats.

Bridal Shoes

If you are a traditional bride, this may not appeal to you right away but this is a new trend that is definitely here to stay. Spruce up your day with not only something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue but something colorful too! Colorful shoes will not only add color to the ceremony but it is definitely something that will WOW your guest and it makes for some great wedding photos.

#1.  Beneath the Trees: Instead of using an arch, you can find a nice spot where nice, huge trees and act   as your arch. This natural arch makes for great photos and plus it makes for a great shaded area.

#2. Poolside: That’s right! If you have your very own pool in your backyard or a hotel’s pool you can have your very own poolside reception. With some great lighting and a nice tent your wedding is sure to be a showstopper.

#3.  Secluded Meadow:  Let nature take its course and be the perfect stage for your wedding.  You and your guest will enjoy a serene, grassy field located in between mountains.

#4.  A Sail Boat: Sail away with the love of your life. Having your wedding on a sailboat will make a great venue for an outdoor ceremony. Just imagine sharing this moment with your closest family and friends, this could be the picture perfect wedding. Just make sure you bring a couple of umbrellas and parcels just in case you run into some rainy weather.

1.    Simple and Memorable: Many weddings will be based on the foundation of the ceremony and not the magnificence of the evening. Think about spending more of your budget on long-lasting memories rather than the appearance. Allot more of the money to go to photography or videography and scale back on other things (extravagant floral arrangements). You could even consider a longer honeymoon stay and focus less on the reception. You will be thankful for the memories after it is all over!

2.    Home Sweet Home- Intimate and personal weddings in our backyard are another top trend for 2010 brides. Having your outdoor wedding at home brings a sense of togetherness and it helps personalize the wedding experience. You could also scale down on the guest list and go for a more intimate setting for your wedding ceremony.

3.    Skip The Fondant- Out with the fondant and in with the butter cream. Don’t worry about butter cream icing being too messy for your outdoor wedding because many skillful artists can apply the butter cream to look just as smooth as fondant. Another plus, cakes with butter cream icing tend to save some extra dollars in your pocket.

4.     Bring in the Favors- That are right! Favors for outdoor weddings are a big hit! Personalized favors are appreciated and many of your wedding guests will be grateful to have a “thank you” trinket from you and the groom! Remember a small token as a “thank you” goes along way.

5.     Take Me Away- Destination Wedding are a big hit for future brides. With a destination wedding many couples including the bride and groom could use this as their great escape! When planning your wedding keep your options open for a destination wedding! Trust me, if you embark on this adventure it’s one you won’t regret!

6.    Simply Lovely Colors-The hot colors for 2010 outdoor weddings include oranges, vibrant pinks, yellows and greens. Metal colors are also a big hit: gold, silver, copper and pewter. And the color black is back—many brides are going with the black and white mod look and it is just fabulous!

7.    Going Green- Eco-conscience brides are popping up everywhere and that’s wonderful. Organic Outdoor Weddings are taking the wedding world by storm. Being more aware of how your wedding necessities are made, the food that you serve, how things are disposed, the lighting and where the event takes place. Being knowledgeable about the following can make you become a better eco-conscience bride!

You will need:

4′ silk ivy strand

One spool paddle wire

Wright’sB. or OffrayB. ribbon, 2 to 2 1/2″ wide

Assorted silk flowers with stems, in a variety of colors

One bunch dried white baby’s breath

Glue gun with glue sticks

Wire-cutters

First, you take the ivy strand and fold it in half, doubling it for thickness. Measure two 48″ lengths of ribbon. Fold each in half. Attach to the ends of the swag with wire. Then make two four-loop bows with two loops to the right and two to the left. Finish the bow with an extra loop in the center, and tie a piece of floral wire through all the loops, leaving enough wire to tie it to the ivy strand. Leave 15″ tails. Carefully wire the bows onto each end of the ivy swag. Next, trim stems of assorted silk flowers close to the flower, then hot-glue flowers throughout the ivy swag.

Hot-glue sprigs of preserved fresh baby’s breath around the swag to fill in extra spaces. Finally, tie each end of the swag to the back of the chair, using the 48″ ribbon lengths on each end to tie a bow to the chair.

Here are a few extra tips:

Use plain ivy or ivy with grape clusters.

Use several different colors of ribbon, depending on the color scheme and the overall design of the swag.

Once you have the ivy base, select various shades of silk flowers, or purchase fresh flowers to wire into the swag that day.

For a dressier look, weave a sheer green 7/8″ ribbon through the ivy strand.

Add Chair Covers

If you are having wood or metal chairs, place covers over them. You can purchase or rent nice comfortable chairs cover from any table rental establishment. Sometimes the venues offer this as an add-on to your package. You will be totally surprised by how comfortable your guest will be with this small addition to the chairs.

Provide Electric Heaters

Next, make sure you provide the heat. I am sure this will be one of the first things on your list but I want to remind you; keeping your guest warm should be priority. You can add heat to your outdoor winter wedding by renting warming units.  You can also give white throws as wedding favor and your guest can put them to use during your ceremony or reception.

Keep Your Ceremony Precise and Be On Time

I know that this is your special day but make sure that ceremony is not lengthy. Many wedding ceremonies last only about 20 minutes  and you want to be mindful that your guest are there on your behalf, making sure they are comfortable and warm is important.  It is also important that you start your wedding on time, this will make your ceremony run smoothly and everyone including you will be happy!

Offer a Warm Room For Guest

Many of your wedding guests will arrive early and offering a warm place to visit before the ceremony goes along way. Try offering a place, either a heated tent or a heated room nearby where the guest can gather. You can also offer hot coffee, hot tea, or warm cider these hot beverages will keep your guest comfy and warm. Once, it’s time for your guest to be seated you can have your host or hostess let your guest know.

Now that you have a few tips that will help you keep you and your guest warm and comfortable you are ready to plan your outdoor winter wedding. Have fun and good luck!

After you have booked your tent as your backup plan, it’s time to think about decorating the outdoor venue. When you are thinking about decorating make sure that you have an open mind and that you are creative.  I have a few outdoor wedding decorating tidbits that will help you get started, as you begin decorating the perfect outdoor wedding venue!

Leave Your Guest with a Personable Touch—Make A Statement!
As a lover of nice outdoor weddings and receptions, my personal favorite is the horizontal long tables. The long horizontal tables are great with a crisp with tablecloth and you can actually put the table on a beach, at a nice intimate garden wedding reception, almost anywhere outdoors.  If you decide to go with the long tables, it is best that you have a small number of guests because the long tables give off a bit of intimacy or it adds that personable touch to your reception!  From classic tables to fabulous centerpieces, you must have nice centerpieces. If you are having a simple wedding, I would go with a simple, elegant centerpiece. Now your middle name is “flamboyant” you may want to go with a bolder centerpiece, one that is lavish and makes a statement!

Setting the Mood Right
To set the mood of your wedding or reception use candles, all sorts of candles always sets a romantic mood. Candles also are great for lighting, especially if your wedding runs late into the evening. Who knows you and your wedding guest just may party to the break of dawn and we all know that time flies when you are having fun! Another great way to light up your wedding ceremony and reception are string lights. String lights are very decorative and give a fun, intimate party ambiance. These lights are just perfect for your outdoor wedding activities!

Adding Some Pizazz to Your Nuptials
If you want to add some flair to your ceremony, try using drapes and paper lanterns.  Drapes will add a sense of style. T he color and the way the drapes are hung can easily give your guests a taste of you and grooms personality. If you use subtle drapes, you may come off as a calm person. If you use rich color drapes, you may come off as being extravagant! However, it doesn’t matter how your personality comes off, as long as your drapes go well with your wedding theme and ceremony! Choose your drapes based on your wedding colors and you will be fine! Paper Lanterns are also a great touch to an outdoor ceremony. The paper lanterns are used best when they are hung from a tent, canopy or gazebo. It also adds that special “sparkle” to you nuptials!

Wake Up and Smell the Flowers!
Selecting the ideal flower that goes perfect with your wedding theme would be the icing on the cake for your wedding decorations. Flowers add a sense of life to a venue, when choosing your flowers you could even select them off of your color scheme or you could go with your favorite flower, whichever you prefer! Just make sure you don’t forget about the flowers!

You have all the essential outdoor wedding decorating tips that will help you as you go on your wedding decorating excursion! Good Luck and Happy Decorating!