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| given is to consider the comfort of your guests. There | | | | plan is extremely important. Your ideal outdoor location |
| are several different factors which can affect your | | | | will have an indoor facility available if the weather |
| guests' comfort and enjoyment of the ceremony. The | | | | suddenly becomes inclement. |
| obvious factor is the weather. | | | | Will your guests be able to hear the ceremony? This is |
| Consider what kind of weather will be likely during the | | | | your "special day" and it is very important that your |
| month and time of day you plan your outside wedding | | | | guests can comfortably hear your entire ceremony. |
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| locale where it will be unbearably sunny and hot? You | | | | available options for a public address sound system. |
| may want to consider having some sort of misting | | | | Your DJ may be able to assist with microphones and |
| system available to cool things off. Think about having | | | | a sound system. |
| the ushers hand out cold bottles of drinking water as | | | | Is there a chance that it could become windy during |
| your guests arrive. Depending upon the size and scope | | | | your ceremony? Will your tent stand up to heavy, |
| of your ceremony and guest list, it may be desirable to | | | | gusting winds? Consider using heavier materials in your |
| rent a large canopy and several large, electric fans. | | | | bridal dress and the bridesmaids' dresses. Inform your |
| Is it likely the weather will be cold and damp? Inform | | | | hairstylist and whoever is doing your makeup that you |
| you guests, well in advance, they may need to bring | | | | will be having an outdoor wedding ceremony. |
| warm clothing and they should layer their clothing. You | | | | There are so many factors and variables to consider |
| can include a small insert inside the wedding invitation. | | | | when planning your outdoor wedding ceremony and |
| Consider renting a large tent and portable heaters. | | | | choosing "just the right" outdoor venue. The best |
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| outdoor weddings will have a backup plan in case of | | | | |