Having an Outdoor Weddings

The pros and cons of having an outdoor wedding...

Depending on where you live, 3 of the 4 seasons allow brides to at least entertain the thought of getting married outdoors. But before you get your heart set on saying 'I do' with nothing more than the big blue sky overhead, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.

- Having an alternative plan is a must. Weddings require weeks, if not months, of preparation. There's no way to predict the weather for a particular day that far in advance, so having an alternate location is essential. Your alternative location, including address, needs to be included on the invitation, too.

- You need to accommodate your guests' needs in regards to shade, bathroom facilities, parking, and convenience of getting to and from the seating area. Is it possible for guests with handicaps or limitations to attend without complications?

-Will your location have a building or room for a tent for the wedding party to get ready in? Or will you arrive ready to walk down the aisle?

-Will you hold the reception in the same location or somewhere else? If 'somewhere else' is the answer to this question, how convenient is your location to your reception area? Will guests be driving across town, several miles away, or forget it and go home?

-What happens to deposits made on either the outdoor location or alternative-depending on which one you use? Will you forfeit any monies paid for the one not used?

-What about wedding vendors; the florist, caterer, etc. Will they know where to go?

Outdoor weddings do take some extra planning, but they're not something to be discounted. An outdoor wedding can be absolutely beautiful-and there are just as many pro's as there are con's to having one...

-Outdoor weddings usually eliminate the need for flowers and other decorations. Most outdoor venues come 'wedding ready'.

-Outdoor wedding venues usually tend to be able to accommodate more people. All you have to do is make sure there are plenty of chairs.

-Outdoor weddings are often a bit less formal. This allows you to go a bit more casual with the reception decor, food served and other such items.

If you have your heart set on an outdoor wedding, then by all means, do so. It's your day. Just be sure you think ahead, have a 'plan b', and know that if you have to use it, you won't be any less happily married.

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