| There is a lot to think about when planning to have | | | | for your own keepsake. |
| your wedding outdoors. Sadly, many couples find | | | | 2. Wedding feather banners - Wedding feather |
| themselves taken by surprise with things that never | | | | banners are a new and growing trend in the wedding |
| crossed their minds. While their guests may be | | | | industry. They provide a beautiful backdrop for the |
| wondering why they missed the obvious, they fail to | | | | bride and the groom. The feathers blowing in the wind |
| keep in mind everything that you have had to juggle. | | | | are absolutely breathtaking. Have you thought of |
| One of the most common overlooked factors is the | | | | releasing doves at your wedding? If so, wedding |
| wind itself. Whether your wedding is going to be at the | | | | feather banners are a must. Imagine the bride and the |
| beach or in your own backyard, you need to beware | | | | groom getting their picture taken releasing a dove |
| of the wind! | | | | together with these banners in the background. I have |
| Wind can cause you a lot of problems. It can blow | | | | seen this in a photograph and it may be my favorite |
| everything off of your tables. Even the slightest | | | | wedding photograph of all time. One more idea that |
| breeze can blow out candles or a stronger breeze | | | | you can use with this theme is to decorate your tables |
| even blow them over igniting any paper or even the | | | | with white ostrich feather centerpieces. |
| tablecloths themselves. Wind can also cause | | | | 3. Avoid Cheap Tents - Unless you want your |
| embarrassing moments like blowing short skirts up too | | | | wedding tent to look like the balloon boy hoax, I |
| high. It can send candelabras crashing to the ground. | | | | recommend that you get a sturdy tent. Cheaper tents |
| Anything that is not anchored down is fair game. | | | | have a tendency to end up airborne. Also, make sure |
| Don't fret. The wind can be thwarted and even used | | | | that your tents get anchored down properly. Many |
| to your advantage. Here are a few simple ideas to | | | | tents come with the sides weighted down. |
| keep the wind from wreaking havoc on your | | | | 4. Weigh Down Your Centerpieces - Whether you are |
| ceremony. | | | | using flower arrangements or feather centerpieces, |
| 1. Use flameless candles - Nothing is more aggravating | | | | they aren't that heavy. The wind can blow them over |
| then having to relight candles every thirty seconds. | | | | easily. Glass centerpieces are easily broken. This can |
| Battery operated candles are perfect for outdoor | | | | be avoided by placing weights down in the vases. |
| ceremonies. The wind can't blow them over nor can it | | | | 5. Don't forget about your hair - Talk with your hair |
| blow them out. Also keep in mind that flameless | | | | stylist ahead of time. Choose a style that won't be |
| candles look real. Even if they are tipped over | | | | affected badly by the wind. You don't want to look |
| somehow they won't ignite anything. They also make | | | | frizzy. The 80s have come and gone and they won't |
| nice gifts for your guests to take away from your | | | | be coming back again anytime soon. |
| ceremony. Not to mention, you can also retain a few | | | | |