Outdoor Wedding Ideas & Tips To Help You Plan The Perfect Wedding

Decorating With Paper Parasols

Looking for really cool, affordable and easy to implement outdoor wedding ideas? If so, paper lanterns are the HOT item these days.

They're cheap, fun, and versatile. You can get them about a million different shapes, colors and sizes AND there's a lot more you can do with them than just hang them from your tent ceilings. Check out our 6 coolest ways to decorate with paper lanterns.

Below are even more ideas to help you plan the perfect, affordable outdoor reception and/or ceremony.

But remember, outdoor wedding planning can be a bit tricky. A big part of making sure everything runs smoothly is common-sense: Like making sure you prepare for the weather, have porta potties, etc.

Just make these plans and all others with sound information....the right choices can help save thousands on your overall wedding costs. (Find out how in The K.i.s.s Planning Kit)

Ideas By Location

Are you having a hard time deciding on best outdoor location to get married - the beach, an inn, your backyard or some other fabulous venue. When picking you'll have to consider quite a few things. Visit our page on outdoor wedding locations for inspiration to help you make this big decision. Below are some fun and affordable ideas based on the venue you pick.

Backyard Ideas		Beach Ideas		Garden Ideas

Favors For Outdoor Receptions

There are a lot of really fabulous favors you can give your guests. Hot sauce BBQ favors are probably on my list for all time favorites if you're getting married outside. Country favors like honey and jam are pretty good too...but the ideas don't end there. Below are more of my other favorites.

BBQ Sauce		Water Bottles		Olive Oil

Honey Favors		Tea Favors		Olive Oil
Go see all of our ideas for wedding favors

Outdoor Wedding Decorations

Deciding on your outdoor decor? If so you've got a lot to think about! You'll be needing decorations and accessories for everything from arches to centerpieces. Check out the below pages for some simple, inexpensive and fabulous-looking ideas!

Decorated Ceremony Arches		Paper Lantern Decor		Tent Decorations

Outdoor Venue Signs		Simple Centerpieces		Freeze Dried Rose Petals for Decor

Beach Decor		Backyard Accessories		Parasols For Decor

Choosing Your Outdoor Theme or Colors

There are thousands (if not millions) of theme ideas to choose from. Finding one that is a good representation of you and your partner - while still being easy enough to pull off and make truly beautiful - is what's going to make your reception and ceremony truly unique and special. Check out some of the below ideas.

Outdoor Themes		Backyard Themes		Beach Themes

Outdoor Reception Planning

Looking for ideas to inspire your special day and to make sure your outdoor reception is perfect in every way? Check out the below ideas for some truly unique and affordable ideas that are fun, romantic AND budget-friendly!

Outdoor Reception Ideas		Backyard Reception Ideas

Outdoor Planning Tips		Cheap Backyard Ideas

Placecard Holders

Flower and garden related placecard holders seem like the obvious choice for outdoor weddings. Here are some of my favorites that can be purchased online.

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Photos on this page: Backyard wedding ideas- Melissa Dunstan Photography; Beach Wedding Ideas: Maria Angela Photography; Garden Wedding Ideas: Bowerstock Photographers; Decorated Wedding Arches - A. Hedges Photography; Paper Lanterns - Karen Feder Photography; Wedding Tent Decorations - Hendrickson Photography Weddings, Outdoor Wedding Signs - Turnquist Photography; Simple Wedding Centerpieces - Diana M. Lott; Rose Petals - Daniela Degrassi Photography; Wedding Parasols - DMPJ by Glen Cooper; Beach Wedding Themes - Leigh Skaggs Photography; Outdoor Reception Ideas - Kim J Martin; Backyard Reception Ideas - Olivia Gird Photography; Outdoor Planning Tips - Tracie Howe Photography; Cheap Backyard Wedding Ideas - Kim J Martin;

HOT For Outdoor Weddings

Paper Lanterns

Personalized Water Bottle Labels

Wedding Bubbles And Confetti

Wedding Parasols

BBQ/Hot Sauce Favors

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Paper Lanterns Photos - Bowerstock Photography; Wedding Parasols Photo - Photos By DMPJ