Outdoor marriages are a very valid alternative to traditional indoor weddings. Saying the vows in the open air, whether in the garden of one’s home or on a sandy beach, is incredibly romantic and also a great experience for all the guests to remember.
Still, there are several things that you need to consider as outdoor marriage is far from fail-safe. Lots can go wrong during an outdoor wedding, so you are advised to read this list carefully to avoid any trouble.
1) Although you will have a lot of things to think about, do not forget that the ceremony is also going to be for the benefit of your guests, and that they should not be uncomfortable during the outside ceremony. Make sure that plenty of seating is available, and that they won’t be subject to weather extremes such as a very hot sun, or a lot of wind.
2) Make sure that there are enough liquids for people to drink, especially water, and hot drinks such as tea or punch if it’s winter. If you want to make some alcoholic drinks available outside before or after the ceremony, a selection of cocktails is a good alternative to the usual champagne.
3) Getting wed outside means that thanks to the natural beauty of the surroundings, you will probably not have to decorate much, but some added pizzazz is always welcome. Extra flower bouquets are a good idea, and something to act a sda backdrop to the ceremony also helps to draw focus.
4) Make sure that the acoustics of the place are good, that there will be on background noises. You don’t want your outdoor marriage spoiled by some extraneous sound! If you have a lit of invitees, have a sound system set up so that everyone can hear the vows.
5) To avoid having the outdoor marriage disturbed by flying and stinging critters, get some perfumes anti-insect candles or other insect-repelling products so that you won’t be annoyed by the less wholesome parts of nature.
6) Don’t forget to check if you need any special permits to hold the marriage ceremony at the chosen location. Having to postpone everything at the last minute just because some paperwork is missing is a true nightmare scenario.
7) Have an alternative. The weather may turn sour, so you need to be able to hold the ceremony indoors if necessary. If you are in a somewhat built-up area you should have a hall available nearby, while if you are celebrating in a faraway place it makes a lot of sense to erect a big party tent, for all occurrences.
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