4 Simple Tips For Cheap and Easy Outdoor Wedding Planning

Outdoor wedding planning requires some special considerations that just don't come up for couples getting married indoors. In my wedding guide "Perfect Weddings Without the Debt" I talk alot about outdoor weddings - from how to save on outdoor wedding decor to how to make sure everything runs smoothly. There are just so many important conisderations for outdoor brides it was too hard a topic to skip!

But right now you're looking for planning tips and that's where I hope the ideas on this page can help. This pages goes over all of things you have to consider when planning an outdoor wedding along with some great tips for making the right decision.

Here are the top 4 tips for outdoor wedding planning.

Simplify With The Right Location

Consider a location with a Gazebo, covered patio, or solarium so that have a great option rain or shine.

These can be found at vineyards, some city gardens, medium to large Inns and Retreat centers.

Prepare For Any Weather

Rain or shine your outdoor wedding idea can be amazing! If you can't afford a tent, or a location with a suitable indoor option, then opt out of an outdoor wedding.

Rain or even extreme sun makes outdoor weddings a drag! In addition to tents and heaters consider wedding parasols, a cheaper alternative.

Prepare For Seasonal Annoyances

Mosquito's, wind, humidity, and a surprise cold spell can seriously put a damper on festivities.

If you're getting married outside, prepare with citronella candles, patio heaters, lots of water, and parasols for guests.

Think Porta Pottie!

If you are doing it in your backyard or at your cottage look into how many people can use your toilet as many cottages run on a septic system which limits toilet use. If this is the case, you must get port a-potties.

Planning a Wedding In Your Backyard or Cottage?

If you're planning a wedding in your backyard always get gardening advice from a garden center or friend who is very experienced in order to make sure planning stays simple and you have the wedding of your dreams. here are two things you need to do:

Pick Flowers for Your Backyard Carefully

If you don't know this yourself make sure you find out if your flower of choice will be bloom during your wedding, what kind of flowers you can grow in your color(s) of choice, and how to pick plants that you have the time & talent to grow.

 Get Help In Your Garden The Days Before Your Wedding

Even if you're a wiz in the garden, you'll be too busy the days and weeks before your wedding to clean, mow, water and weed. Get some help. You can always ask family, a neighbor or put an ad in your locaal paper if you can't afford a professional.

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