Small but Important Details to Note for an Outdoor Wedding
2018-01-26

When it comes to planning an outdoor wedding, there are over a million different items to be considered. Big or small, preparations can be hectic and overwhelming, particularly when juggling between a day-job and rushing against the deadlines. Countless venue trips, cake tasting, shopping for the wedding gown and groom’s outfit and other nitty-gritty, all waiting to be attended to, yet time is fast running out!

Weddings done at an outdoor space are particularly the most delicate given that they could be prone to mosquito attacks, sound system failures, power failures, rains, etc. And so, if you are looking to make your wedding a standout celebration, you must be smart enough to ensure nothing is forgotten or overlooked because an unprecedented event can ruin it.

If you are planning for an outdoor wedding, here are some small but vital details you must not miss:

Not Having a Rain Plan

One of the most notorious aspects that often ruin a great wedding staged at an outdoor space is a sudden change of weather. Rains during wedding ceremonies are disgracefully unforgiving and damage every bit of it – mood, aura, elegance, and the usual routine. Of course, the emanating frustration can be expensive to pay. If you are planning a wedding done outside, consider a backup plan in case the skies turn nasty!

Directions and Signage

It is sad when your wedding ceremony is done outside, but part of the guests can’t figure out where the venue is. Therefore, make sure you give out clear instructions including a link to Google Maps on the wedding website so that nobody gets lost between the highway exit and the venue. Also, use a signage if possible.

Bathrooms

You probably had a well-thought-out plan and decided to have your wedding at the white sandy beach or the immaculately mowed golf course. But while focusing your attention on decorating the gorgeous venue, do not forget to ensure that there are accessible restrooms around the venue! Do not let your guests stress over the absence of restrooms. This could be a big problem if there are elderly guests around.

Extra sitting

At such an event, it isn’t probable that you will have the exact number of visitors as you had projected. Some guests may decide to bring their partner or even family along. Ensure you have enough tables to deal with unexpected guests as it will not be good to reject their entry. 

Seek to know if anyone of them has specific food requirements

Your wedding is an all-inclusive event and every guest ought to feel happy and free. Therefore, don’t forget to classify all guests based on their food preferences or sitting areas. Check if any of them has food allergies, is a vegan or doesn’t take specific type of food. If you do so, nobody will leave feeling sad or discriminated against.

Sound and Lighting

The sound and lighting of the venue is extremely important for your outdoor wedding. Ensure there is a proper sound system for you to play music during the event as well as play any wedding videos for sharing. You should also have a well-lit area that is great for taking photographs. A well-lit area also ensures the safety of you and your guests.

Apart from these, be sure to appoint a team that would ensure everything that might not have been considered to be rectified ASAP. Inform the guests about the nature of the venue and the expected weather ahead of the wedding day so that they wear the right outfit.