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10 tips to help avoid weather disruptions at your outdoor wedding
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10 tips to help avoid weather disruptions at your outdoor wedding
Outdoor weddings are stunning and romantic, but they come with additional potential problems. Rain, wind, heat and other weather problems are all obstacles that can be overcome with the right tips and tricks.
Here are 10 ways to have a seamless outdoor wedding:
Pick a date according to weather
Think about what the weather will likely be at the time of day and month of the year of your outdoor wedding.
A heavy rain will soak the ground underneath, leaving guests with soggy and muddy shoes. Make sure any tent you rent is sturdy so it won't flip over, and that it has thick and weighted sides.
Inform your guests it's an outdoor wedding so they can plan accordingly
It is a good idea to give guests an idea of what to expect in terms of the venue’s setting as that way your invitees can anticipate how to dress to make themselves comfortable in the surroundings.
Layers are great to wear for the day-to-night temperature contrast. Guests attending a wedding in the great outdoors should be prepared for anything.
"Often the ceremony will be in the late afternoon, but by the time cocktail hour rolls around, a chill is setting in, so be sure to bring along a wrap," Jolene Harrington, media and communications director as well as venue specialist for Here Comes the Bride said.
Guests can do advance research on the wedding venue, either via Google images or social media, and view photos and videos of past weddings to get a sense of a venue’s typical setup to see if there is shade.
"If the outdoor wedding is a formal affair, the guys have fewer options, but choosing lightweight fabrics and lighter-hued jackets can help keep things cool," Harrington said.
Harrington's final attire tip is to bring sunglasses. Most ceremonies are held at sunset, and if you don’t want to be caught on a beach staring at the glare bouncing off the surf.
Keep all guests in mind
Think about any guests that might have health conditions or a disability. It is important to make sure the venue is accessible for everyone.
If you or your family have concerns for someone with a health condition and are attending an outdoor wedding, ask the couple to help in advance.
It's good to have an accessible venue in case people need to relocate due to the threat of inclement weather.
Plan for windy conditions
Avoid light fabrics such as chiffon and china silks in your dress and the bridesmaid's dresses.
"One wind tip favored by savvy event planners is to tie up tablecloths to the table base. This provides an especially sleek look to cocktail high-tops as well as ensuring that linens aren’t left flapping in the breeze," Harrington said.
Hydrate your guests
Consider serving plenty of ice and water with a variety of lemonades, teas and punches.
Consuming alcohol can sometimes cause dehydration, so it is best to keep the alcohol for the reception after the ceremony.
Keep decorations weighed down
Weddings have many decorations, so it's key to make sure none of them will blow away in the wind. Because of this possibility, it's a good idea to pick heavier or weighted decorations.
In addition, it's recommended to secure all flowers and other light decorations with pretty garland.
10 tips to help avoid weather disruptions at your outdoor wedding
Outdoor weddings are stunning and romantic, but they come with additional potential problems. Rain, wind, heat and other weather problems are all obstacles that can be overcome with the right tips and tricks.
Here are 10 ways to have a seamless outdoor wedding:
Pick a date according to weather
Think about what the weather will likely be at the time of day and month of the year of your outdoor wedding.
A heavy rain will soak the ground underneath, leaving guests with soggy and muddy shoes. Make sure any tent you rent is sturdy so it won't flip over, and that it has thick and weighted sides.
Inform your guests it's an outdoor wedding so they can plan accordingly
It is a good idea to give guests an idea of what to expect in terms of the venue’s setting as that way your invitees can anticipate how to dress to make themselves comfortable in the surroundings.
Layers are great to wear for the day-to-night temperature contrast. Guests attending a wedding in the great outdoors should be prepared for anything.
"Often the ceremony will be in the late afternoon, but by the time cocktail hour rolls around, a chill is setting in, so be sure to bring along a wrap," Jolene Harrington, media and communications director as well as venue specialist for Here Comes the Bride said.
Guests can do advance research on the wedding venue, either via Google images or social media, and view photos and videos of past weddings to get a sense of a venue’s typical setup to see if there is shade.
"If the outdoor wedding is a formal affair, the guys have fewer options, but choosing lightweight fabrics and lighter-hued jackets can help keep things cool," Harrington said.
Harrington's final attire tip is to bring sunglasses. Most ceremonies are held at sunset, and if you don’t want to be caught on a beach staring at the glare bouncing off the surf.
Keep all guests in mind
Think about any guests that might have health conditions or a disability. It is important to make sure the venue is accessible for everyone.
If you or your family have concerns for someone with a health condition and are attending an outdoor wedding, ask the couple to help in advance.
It's good to have an accessible venue in case people need to relocate due to the threat of inclement weather.
Plan for windy conditions
Avoid light fabrics such as chiffon and china silks in your dress and the bridesmaid's dresses.
"One wind tip favored by savvy event planners is to tie up tablecloths to the table base. This provides an especially sleek look to cocktail high-tops as well as ensuring that linens aren’t left flapping in the breeze," Harrington said.
Hydrate your guests
Consider serving plenty of ice and water with a variety of lemonades, teas and punches.
Consuming alcohol can sometimes cause dehydration, so it is best to keep the alcohol for the reception after the ceremony.
Keep decorations weighed down
Weddings have many decorations, so it's key to make sure none of them will blow away in the wind. Because of this possibility, it's a good idea to pick heavier or weighted decorations.
In addition, it's recommended to secure all flowers and other light decorations with pretty garland.
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