| Lots of couple these days are deciding on outdoor | | | | have to have a specific permit. Some other things you |
| weddings just to get away from the traditional church | | | | need to know are whether you can decorate and |
| wedding. One of the big benefits to outdoor weddings | | | | bring your own tables and chairs, if you can serve |
| is that they are much less expensive and sometimes | | | | food, have music, etc. If your reception will be at the |
| cost nothing. These events take some special planning | | | | same place and you will be serving alcohol you need |
| to be sure they go off without a hitch while you are | | | | to find out if it is allowed. Many parks and beaches do |
| getting hitched. For example, if you are being married in | | | | not allow alcohol to be consumed on their grounds. |
| a public place you will most likely have to hold the | | | | This will prevent any unpleasant situations on your |
| reception in another location. Weather is also a huge | | | | special day, so take the time to plan it properly. |
| concern, if you live in an area prone to hurricanes like | | | | If you are planning to be married outside you can take |
| Florida you may want to have a backup plan if you | | | | advantage of natural beauty which will save you some |
| are getting married during hurricane season! Here are | | | | money on floral arrangements and other decorations. |
| some guidelines to keep in mind while planning your big | | | | Just be sure that if you are using a public location or |
| day. | | | | one run by local government that you have permission |
| The location you choose is the most crucial part on an | | | | to put up any decorations. Most will allow you to |
| outdoor wedding and if you are choosing a true | | | | decorate but you have to make sure that you take all |
| outdoor locale like a beach or lake then you need to | | | | of it with you when you leave. |
| be sure that you have shelter available in case of rain. | | | | Make sure that you let your guests know ahead of |
| Considering that you plan the event months ahead of | | | | time that the event will be held outside so that they |
| time there is no way of knowing what the weather will | | | | can plan accordingly. You don't want people coming |
| be like on that particular day. So be sure to have your | | | | thinking they are going to be inside and not be clothed |
| option B ready in case Mother Nature is being | | | | properly or otherwise prepared for the elements. |
| uncooperative. You could also opt for a home wedding | | | | Be prepared for foul weather if you have your mind |
| around a pool; I have attended weddings like this that | | | | set on a place like the beach and be sure that |
| are very beautiful. | | | | everyone in the wedding party has lightweight clothes |
| If you are holding the event at a beach or park check | | | | that will dry easily if you get wet. You should also |
| with the city or county government to see if they | | | | abort the idea of a fancy long dress with a train |
| require any kind of permit. Sometimes you only have | | | | because if it rains it will just get wet and muddy. Be |
| to get written permission but other times you may | | | | prepared and have a fun special day! |