How to have an outdoor wedding
Planning an engagement is one of the most exciting, and often stressful times in any man’s life, but it is all the stress worthwhile to see the joy and excitement on his bride-to-be’s face. Once the ring is on her finger, the groom-to-be’s duties and stress are something of the past and the bride needs to start planning her wedding. But not just any wedding; it has been her lifelong dream to have an outdoor wedding, and here is how you plan an outdoor wedding.
The season
September to November is a beautiful time of year to have an outdoor wedding. Spring is in the air, skies are blue and the weather is comfortably warm, making it an absolute pleasure to be outside without the scorning heat of summer. November month is filled with all-round sunny skies, flowers are in full bloom and summer has greeted us with its wholehearted warm, friendly smile. When planning an outdoor wedding from September to November, the bride and groom have a wide spectrum of outdoor venues to choose from as the sky is now literally their limit.
Beach Wedding
Beach weddings are relatively relaxed, easy to plan and inexpensive in all respects. Food can be as simple as a beach barbeque, a summer fruit festival, a Moroccan picnic or a stylish cocktail affair styled with cocktail attire and colourful platters. The beach venue caters for a variety of dining options from tables, chairs, blankets and cushion seaters. And of course, what could be more romantic than witnessing two people declare their love for each other in front of the cascading sun rays on the ocean?
Simplicity is the key word when it comes to planning a beach wedding. Depending of the location and tine of day plan a beach them and follow through with it from the menu, décor, seating arrangements, music to the wedding attire.
Backyard Wedding
If you choose a backyard wedding venue, make sure that it provides a suitable area for you and are your fiancé to take your wedding vows. A red carpet or even a pathway laid with rose petals will provide a beautiful walkway up to the altar. Also make sure that there is sufficient space for your guests to be comfortable during the ceremony. With a backyard wedding you have two options for the reception; either in the garden, in the house or an outside reception venue that you have hired.
The Bride’s Dress
An outdoor wedding provides the unique opportunity for the bride’s dress to conform to the general theme of her wedding.
Save money
When planning your outdoor wedding, don’t spend all of your money on just that one day. Remember that you have a honeymoon to plan as well as starting a new life together which both require financial funding. So make sure you plan that you don’t start your life as husband as wife, in debt.
Tent Wedding
There is no need to fear an unexpected downpour of rain when you hire a marquee tent. This is also an excellent opportunity to create an elegant setting, along with a catered dinner, creating a beautiful indoor-outdoor wedding.
Menu
Depending on your finances, you can either have family members cook the food, hire a caterer in or purchase platters, also depending on your theme of the wedding. Platters would be ideal for a cocktail, beach styled wedding.
Idlewinds is an exclusive country venue with an elegant chapel beautifully set in luscious green gardens. To visit Idlewinds or book your picture-perfect outdoor wedding, contact them.
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