By: Brooke Murden
Over the passed couple of weeks, I have had the pleasure of attending two beautiful outdoor weddings. One was a friend's and the other was a client's. They were both absolutely gorgeous, and gave me a chance to compare and contrast what they did right and what could have gone better. Here is my list of dos and don'ts.
DO:
Provide your guests with light refreshments for the ceremony. This is especially helpful if there are small children in attendance, as it gives them something to preoccupy their time. You also do not want your guests to get dehydrated as it can be very hot down here in Louisiana. Remembering to have some water available to your guests, will make a huge difference. The first wedding I went to provided lemonade, water, champagne punch, and small cookies for a little snack. Wedding number two had water set up, but the water that was offered went fast before the ceremony.
DON'T:
Don't skimp on the sound equipment, this is very important. Wedding number one chose to forego the sound equipment, which I don't think was a good idea. They wrote beautiful vows to each other, and their guests could hear what they were saying. Some may argue that the vows are a private promise among the couple, but every guest would love to hear those personal vows. Wedding number two had a great sound system, and it was very easy to hear everything that was said, making the ceremony more special because the guests were fully included in the ceremony.
DO:
Do remember to check the weather. Louisiana is very unpredictable so have a back up plan, and be able to move the ceremony and/or reception last minute if needed. The forecast could say one thing today, and then change complet ely the next day. Make sure you are prepared for anything.
DON'T:
Don't forget the bug spray, and other outdoor necessities for your guests. If it is a night wedding, make sure to have bug spray and citronella candles to ward off the pests . If it is a day wedding, provide guest with paper fans, because like I said the Louisiana heat can be intense. Having your programs double as fans will accomplish two tasks at once.
DO:
Enjoy your big day. Outdoor weddings are fun, easy, and can be beautiful no matter the budget. Every bride has a specific vision of what they want their special day to be like; own it. No matter what the theme, enjoy it and make it your own!
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ReplyDeleteQuite informative post on outdoor weddings. Last month, I arranged my best friend’s wedding at one of the excellent NYC wedding venues. Booked this venue through the internet and got amazing discount. We all enjoyed the wedding a lot.
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