| Have you always dreamed of getting married | | | | rented to make the space very comfortable (in fact, |
| outdoors? Whether it's the beach, a farm, or a large | | | | they can feel so good, your guests may forget all |
| family backyard, there are several things that must be | | | | about the weather outside!) |
| considered when planning this type of wedding. | | | | Things to consider when planning an outdoor event |
| What time of year/season is your wedding? | | | | Planning an outdoor event takes much more |
| One of the first things you should do is take a serious | | | | coordinating than an event in a banquet hall or hotel |
| look at where you plan to marry and how the weather | | | | ballroom. Some of the items you will need to rent |
| typically behaves around your wedding date. Are you | | | | include chairs, tables, china, linen, silverware, glassware, |
| getting married in the southern part of the US or on an | | | | and lighting. And depending on where you plan to set |
| island during the summer? If so, don't forget about | | | | up, you may also need to rent restroom facilities for |
| hurricane season! Is your wedding date in the middle of | | | | your guests. If your tent is open, don't forget about |
| winter in the northeast? If so, don't forget about snow | | | | insect repellent, so your guests are not swatting bugs |
| storms! Yes, the weather is unpredictable, but you can | | | | away all night! |
| expect to have a certain kind of weather during | | | | Should I have a Plan B? |
| certain seasons of the year. | | | | Absolutely! What if a major storm is predicted to blow |
| What are my options for keeping my guests | | | | through your town on your wedding day? Yes you |
| comfortable while outdoors? | | | | may have a tent lined up, but if the winds are too |
| One of the best things to consider is tents. Tents can | | | | strong, it may not be an option for you. Always have a |
| provide overhead covering only, can include curtains | | | | plan B in place to address the unexpected! |
| for an airy feeling, or can be completely enclosed with | | | | Your Planning Assignment |
| 'windows' around the sides and even skylights in the | | | | Ponder the option of an outdoor event very carefully. |
| ceiling (a skylight is an excellent idea for evening | | | | Because of the many details that have to be |
| events, so you can see the stars!) If your concern is | | | | coordinated and executed, an event planner may be |
| cold or hot weather, tent heaters and fans can be | | | | just the person to help you pull it all together! |