It is important to prepare for an outdoor wedding. Here are a few tips!
-Preparing for the sun: If it’s going to be sunny or warm consider having a tent to block some of those uncomfortable rays. Having sunscreen and ice-cold water bottles on hand will also help distract your guests from the heat. You could also rent large fans to keep it cool and if you do think about where you plug them in or consider getting generators. Another idea is to print your program on fans for your guests to keep themselves cool as well as keeping those pesky bugs away. One thing to keep in mind is the direction of the sun. Make sure the sun is at your guests’ backs instead of in their faces this way they won’t miss the ceremony. Evening ceremonies are also another thing to consider if you want to avoid melting your friends and family cause the temperature drops as the sun does.
-Preparing for the wind: Things you need to think about are fabrics for your wedding dress and your bridesmaids’ dresses. Make sure your hair is secure and will withstand the wind conditions. The men can also put product in their hair to avoid the wind-blown look. If you do decide to use a tent make sure it can handle gusts of wind as well as your ceremony decorations.
-Preparing for the rain: Always make sure you have a backup plan. A lot of outdoor weddings usually have the ceremony outside and the reception inside therefore if the worst comes you can always push the tables to the back of your indoor venue. You can use a tent as well, but for light rainstorms and to ensure comfort make sure the sides are thick and weighted. A heavy rainstorm can cause the ground to become wet underneath resulting in muddy and soggy shoes. Your wedding dress could also absorb that mud and dirty your dress which will become a problem if you scheduled your pictures in between your ceremony and reception.
-Preparing for the cold: If you are going to have a wedding in the early spring or fall, there is always the possibility of cooler weather. To accommodate your guests you can provide lap blankets and let them know they may want to wear extra layers. There is also the option of renting portable heaters or anything that may help make the cold bearable.
Your day needs to go smoothly because you already have enough going on. Taking care of these minor details beforehand can save you a lot of stress on your special day.
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