| Outdoor weddings can be a good idea. There are | | | | accordingly to prevent having a day where you end up |
| some things that you need to know now to plan for | | | | with either extreme. |
| your outdoor wedding that you might not have thought | | | | Have proper lighting in the area. Do you need extra |
| about yet. | | | | lights if it's a cloudy day? Learn your location well so |
| Some people like having outdoor weddings. While | | | | that you can have appropriate lighting. Also note that |
| these can be a good idea and save some money, | | | | some lights might attract bugs that you might not want. |
| there are a few things to watch out for when having | | | | Have a place that will have shade during the time of |
| your wedding outdoors. Sometimes you don't think of | | | | the wedding. Shade moves during the day so look at |
| these things until they happen. Learn what these are | | | | the location during the time of day you get married. |
| now so you can prevent them. | | | | Don't forget to adjust for the season and daylight |
| The first is extra sounds. Is there traffic that might be | | | | savings time which can change where shadows are. |
| annoying? Is there a local noisy dog? Try to figure out | | | | Will the parking be muddy during the time of year you |
| what the sounds are and potentially control them else | | | | are getting married? Mud could ruin clothing and cause |
| your wedding might get disrupted. | | | | issues. |
| What kind of bugs are in the area? If you are in a | | | | Is there going to be too much wind? Wind will be tough |
| mosquito prone area, will this bug your guests? Find | | | | on people's hair and make it harder to hear. |
| out what you can do to prevent bug and insect | | | | Could your food melt in the heat? Be sure to have |
| problems in the area. You might have to have so | | | | caterers who are used to having foods outside so |
| mosquito repellent candles for example. | | | | they remain presentable if it does get hot. |
| Think about the heat or the chill in the area. Plan | | | | |