Planning an Outdoor Wedding

Ideas and Planning Advice for Outdoor Weddings

Overwhelmed with the prospect of planning an outdoor wedding?

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. It also tells you how to get more info, tips and ideas for your outdoor wedding.

Outdoor Wedding Reception Ideas

If you're planning an outdoor wedding on a budget, consider having a "potluck reception". The wedding party can provide the main dish, and have guests bring side items. This is great for large families that love to cook, and it makes for a relaxed reception. If you're budget is a little more robust you can consider a BBQ reception that is fully catered or a "proper" sit down meal with any type of food you could imagine.

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Outdoor Wedding Decoration Ideas

If you're planning an outdoor wedding, decorations are of course an important part of the planning - even though nature simplifies things alot! It's nice when outdoor weddings and the outdoor wedding receptions incorporate elements of nature, accompanied by traditional wedding décor. Ribbons, flowers, and fabrics work together to create the complete package.

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Tips for Planning Outdoor Weddings

When planning your outdoor wedding consider location, parking, seating and the rain plan. Will you be hosting one of the outdoor wedding receptions, or would you rather have access to an indoor area for the food and celebration?

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Outdoor Wedding Lights

Depending on the time of day, if you're planning an outdoor wedding lighting is an important factor in outdoor weddings. For outdoor wedding receptions, you will need lighting whether it's in a tent or in the open. Consider tea lights, candles, and string lights - usually a combination of all kinds provides lighting for different areas.

Outdoor Wedding Tents

Plan well ahead of time in for outdoor wedding receptions to get a tent for the wedding. This is one of the outdoor wedding ideas that has saved the day for many brides who want to make sure their wedding day isn't affected by the weather.

Simple Outdoor Weddings

Making your wedding simple will relieve stress. For the bride who doesn't want a lot of fanfare, outdoor wedding ideas are abundant to keep your day stress free. Using the natural beauty of the outdoors gives the bride and groom a beautiful setting for an outdoor wedding - and outdoor wedding receptions can be made just as simple.

Fall and Winter Outdoor Weddings

If you're planning an outdoor wedding, it doesn't mean that fall and winter outdoor weddings are out of the question. It can present some challenges (which can be overcome with creativity and money), but in warmer climates it's still totally doable. Electric and wood outdoor heaters can be set up throughout the site to provide not only warmth, but some soft lighting as well. Outdoor wedding receptions can be held in the same area to keep the heat sources centralized.

Outdoor Wedding Ideas/Themes

Outdoor wedding ideas include themes that range from minimalist to elaborate and formal. The beauty of the outdoor wedding is the range of themes - from beach to mountain, garden to campground - it all depends on what the represents the couple.

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