| Outdoor weddings can be fantastic if done correctly, | | | | 1. You'll want to have an area that has level seating |
| and they can also be extremely cost effective. But, | | | | and walking areas. |
| they can also cause a whole lot of frustration and | | | | 2. You've got to consider the cost of pest control prior |
| they cost you plenty if not planned correctly. | | | | to and during your wedding / reception. |
| You'll be sure to save a bundle on decorations | | | | 3. Be sure you've got plenty of power sources. |
| because they will be available free of charge, courtesy | | | | 4. You'll want to be sure there are sanitary restroom |
| of mother nature. But on the other hand, mother nature | | | | facilities. (Sorry, pit toilets don't cut it!) |
| can also be cruel when she wants to be. This can lead | | | | 5. You'll have to have someone in charge of cleaning |
| to both you and your guests being miserable. In the | | | | the outside area up after your shindig. |
| end, if things don't go right, the whole operation can end | | | | 6. Shelter in case of rain or extremely hot and sunny |
| up costing you more than any indoor wedding you | | | | conditions - Tent rentals. |
| could put together. | | | | 7. Plenty of trash receptacles. |
| Outdoor weddings - as well as receptions - require | | | | Having at least one large tent is an absolute have to |
| you to arrange for special amenities that those having | | | | have if your outdoor facility doesn't have an indoor |
| an indoor wedding take for granted. Many of the | | | | facility nearby. You've got to plan for the possibility of |
| challenges of having an outdoor wedding parallel | | | | having rain or a hot and sunny day on your wedding |
| having a wedding at home in your backyard. | | | | day. When it comes to an outdoor wedding, tents are |
| Things you have to be on top of when it comes to | | | | usually the biggest expense. |
| planning an outdoor wedding include: | | | | |