A Useful Guide to Planning a Garden Solemnisation Ceremony
2022-02-15

A garden makes a dreamy venue for the ideal, unique solemnisation ceremony. With its promising ample space, idyllic views, lush greenery, and spectacular blooms – outdoor wedding venues in Singapore involving a garden are set to make the picture-perfect drop as you exchange sincere vows of “I Do” with the one true love of your life.

Gardens offer great natural canvases for themed weddings. The ceremony may be an open-air affair, but depending on what the venue has to offer, it can either be held in a gazebo, a courtyard, a floating deck, a veranda, or even a garden rooftop. In addition to the natural beauty of the great outdoors, you can also adorn the venue however you like and transform it into the wedding location of your dreams.

There are many premiums and perks of garden weddings, but as you can guess, it also comes with a trail of considerations. Many factors make holding your en Plein air occasion different from indoors, and we narrowed them down to these essentials.

Have a weather contingency plan

Unpredictable weather is one of the primary drawbacks of outdoor wedding venues; hence, it is vital to create a backup plan – in case the weather does not hold up for a ceremony to take place. In most cases, well-managed venues have contingencies to accommodate rain, strong winds and other concerns. However, it would be best on your end to arrange your ceremony far from wet phases and monsoon seasons, as well as to keep track of long-range weather forecasts.

Consider a tent, marquee, or tepee

If you find that there are no indoor backup plans you can retreat to from the garden, you may want to install, arrange, or look for a venue that provides awnings for shelter and shade. Some tents come with climate control features, such as air conditioning to keep your guests comfortable.

However, you may consider keeping the sides open to take advantage of the incredible scenery that the garden brings. Ultimately, the choice is yours to decide what is best for your wedding day.

Take into account the time of day

It is important to note that some venues only work at certain times of the day. For example, verdant lawns and lush green gardens do not convey their charms so well at night compared to during the day. If you have a beachfront or waterfront view, it would be ideal to time your ceremony at sunset. Perhaps, you may also take into consideration a moonlit reception under the stars in the crisp evening air. Thus, it is good to give thought to the timing – start and end of the ceremony included. Depending on how long the couple’s wedding vows are, a solemnisation should last for about 20 minutes or so.

Protect against unforeseen guests

What potentially comes with beautiful flora and fauna may be the not-so-beautiful truth – bugs. Before settling for a garden venue, it is highly recommended to discuss the precautions the venue managers are taking to ensure uninvited critters and creepy crawlies are kept well out of your immediate area; having these insects such as mosquitoes hovering around guests as they have their wedding lunch is not a memory you would want your guests to remember your wedding by.

Keep your guests comfortable

The last thing you would want happening on your big day is wedding guests feeling uncomfortable due to the heat or family members feeling lightheaded. These should not deter you from the wedding of your dreams – fret not, there are effective measures you can take to avoid this!

When holding an outdoor wedding during the day, providing ample shade and refreshments for your guests is a factor that would be best to consider. You may do this by placing hydration stations throughout the reception area. Additionally, if you do not have an indoor backup plan, arranging for rental restrooms and electricity generators could be something to ponder.

Moreover, you may also inform your guests to dress comfortably for the occasion ahead of time. It would be helpful to tell the ladies, for example, not to wear stilettos since heels do not usually mix well with soil and grass. In addition, advising men to steer clear of wool tuxedos and the like would be beneficial if you expect scorching heat. 

Make the most of your venue

The natural landscape makes the perfect backdrop to an outdoor venue; thus, you might be able to get away with having less décor than usual. Still, you may want to consider simple additions to make your event styling worthwhile. For example, if you feel your venue has too much greenery for your liking, you may want to create visual layers to add a pop of colour. You could add a floral arch or backdrop and transform the aisle into a floral avenue to create perfect photo opportunities.

These are some suggestions; overall, your choices should be driven by your theme and the mood you want to create. If your event goes past late afternoons and evenings, it would be ideal to add gorgeous ambient lighting such as fairy lights, lanterns, and chandeliers. 

Conclusion

Gardens offer a perfect storybook-like venue. At the same time, they require considerable hands-on preparation that makes it all the more worthwhile.

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