| An outdoor venue has many advantages especially | | | | outdoors location allows you to rock and roll. The |
| for a couple that does not want to feel restricted by a | | | | casual atmosphere means the guests can easily |
| church wedding. However, an outdoor wedding has lot | | | | circulate and have a great time. |
| of issues and it is not for everyone. If you are thinking | | | | You need not rent a separate venue for the reception |
| of an outdoor venue for your event then make sure | | | | because the venue for your ceremony can be used. |
| you have covered all the pros and cons beforehand. | | | | Just decorate the place and choose a caterer. Some |
| Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages | | | | outdoor venues also provide a package that already |
| of an outdoor wedding. | | | | includes the reception. |
| Pros | | | | Cons |
| While a church wedding can keep your theme to the | | | | An outdoor event is largely dependent on the weather |
| more conservative ones, an outdoor event will present | | | | and since you cannot control the weather, it can |
| a myriad of theme opportunities that will make your | | | | present a lot of surprises for you on your wedding day |
| eyes roll. You can opt for a Hawaiian beach affair or a | | | | including a free shower for your guests while you |
| summer-themed garden ceremony. This brings you to | | | | exchange "I dos" with your future spouse. However |
| the next advantage of opting for an outdoor | | | | you can minimize the chances of getting soaked by |
| celebration, which is the cost | | | | scheduling the event during summertime and |
| An outdoor wedding can be less expensive than a | | | | coordinating with the weather bureau. |
| church event. With a beach or garden location, you | | | | Most Catholic priests do not favor an outdoor wedding |
| can do away with formal attire and settle for a sarong | | | | so you would have a difficult time convincing your |
| or a sundress. In a church celebration you have to pay | | | | parish priest to officiate your event. But who knows, |
| for the church, its facilities and the service. No need to | | | | they might oblige if you are a long-time parishioner. You |
| pay for this in an outdoor event although you have to | | | | can also get the services of a minister or public official |
| talk to your minister if there are contributions or minimal | | | | to officiate the occasion. |
| payments you have to make for your outdoors | | | | An outdoor location can present a lot of issues but if |
| wedding. Definitely, it's not as expensive as the church | | | | you really want a wedding without the frills and the |
| fees. | | | | rigidity that characterizes the more traditional events |
| You and your guests would be more comfortable in | | | | then consider the pros and cons and if the advantages |
| an outdoor wedding because of the casual | | | | outweighs the disadvantages for you then go ahead. |
| atmosphere. A church can sometimes be stiff but an | | | | |