| One of the most beautiful settings for a wedding can | | | | wind without falling over. |
| be outside. However, it's not as easy to plan as you | | | | Natural Decorations |
| might think. There are additional pitfalls, but here are | | | | One of the nice things about an outdoor wedding is |
| some tips to help you avoid them and shine on your | | | | the natural beauty that surrounds you. You can keep |
| wedding day. | | | | decorations to a minimum, which will help save on the |
| Always Have Another Plan | | | | price tag for the wedding as well. Simple flowers will |
| You'll need a plan if rains. The best outside location will | | | | work well, as will beautiful thick ribbons and lace around |
| also have a indoor location, just in case it's needed. | | | | tent poles. |
| Many couples will have their wedding ceremony | | | | Timing is Everything |
| outside and the reception inside. A tent is another | | | | Plan for a sunset wedding ceremony, where the soft |
| option if it were to rain, but only for light to medium rain | | | | glow of the setting sun will provide a great backdrop |
| showers. You'll also have to think about the mud if it | | | | for your vows. If you plan an afternoon wedding, set |
| rains heavily, so make sure matting is available to the | | | | up the seating so the sun is at your guests' backs or |
| indoor location. | | | | they may be blinded by the light. If it's an outdoor |
| Make Sure Your Guests Are Comfortable | | | | wedding at night, make sure you have plenty of |
| What is the weather typically like during the expected | | | | artificial lighting. This will keep your guests from tripping |
| ceremony date? If it's usually hot, humid, you may want | | | | or falling. |
| a tent anyway to keep the sun off your guests. It's a | | | | Don't Forget the Wedding Car |
| nice addition to the ceremony and you won't have | | | | What better way to arrive at an outdoor wedding than |
| your guests melting in the heat. Likewise, if it's bound to | | | | in a beautiful convertible wedding car. Consider a |
| be a little chilly for your guests, you may want to have | | | | stretch Beauford Convertible. It's a terrific way to start |
| lap blankets available or even portable heaters. Let | | | | the ceremony as you are helped down from this |
| your guests know ahead of time that the wedding is | | | | marvelous vehicle, full of class and luxury. Afterwards, |
| outside and it may be cool so they can dress in layers. | | | | you can be spirited away to your honeymoon |
| Plan for the Wind | | | | destination. |
| One of the worst things that seem to overtake a | | | | In Closing |
| wedding is the wind. Keep the bride and bridesmaids | | | | An outdoor wedding can be a truly romantic |
| dresses made from a little heavier fabric than a chiffon | | | | experience and will bring a smile to your face at the |
| or silk. Speak with your hairstylist about your outdoor | | | | memory for many years to come. With a little planning, |
| wedding so they can plan a style that will hold up | | | | you can make sure your guests are comfortable and |
| through a hurricane. Make sure the decorations are | | | | safe, making it a much more pleasant experience for |
| weighted down and that a tent with withstand the | | | | all. |