Planning Advice for an All-Outdoor Wedding

Planning a wedding is an expensive, exciting, and busy undertaking. Gathering your closest family and friends and trying to please everyone is challenging. So, when you plan to say “I do” outdoors, consider some of these pieces of advice to make things easier for yourself and your guests.

Invest in Ample Sanitation Measures

An all-outdoor wedding means necessities, such as hand washing and bathroom breaks, will require a little creativity and investment. While you can go with the baseline porta-potty to accommodate your guests, you may want to consider something with more amenities and modern touches to keep your wedding theme on point and avoid complaints.

You can’t please everyone, but if you’re sticking to the all-outdoor theme, you may be able to afford luxury sanitation rentals that include climate control, tasteful design features, and privacy. Additionally, consider taking advantage of the rental’s attendant services to elevate the experience.

Don’t Skimp on Lighting Features

When the sun goes down, you will lose all the lighting you were counting on. While you can expect this, and you may not mind, consider your lighting arrangements at the day’s end. Illuminating the party tent with string lights will work, but why not add lighting to the surrounding area, near the restrooms, on clear walking paths, and potentially around the parking spaces? You don’t want to risk any accidents from a simple lack of lighting. Plus, they’re sure to make a lasting impression.

Have a Plan B

The decision to create a plan B can stir many emotions for busy brides, but when you’re planning an all-outdoor wedding, plan B can act as a safety net. Of course, the goal is not to need a backup plan. But when the time comes for guests to arrive and the original outdoor area experiences a disaster, you’ll be happy you made those plans. Don’t sweat coming up with a backup plan, but don’t avoid it, either.

Make Sure Your Invites are Detailed

Your invitations set the tone for your guests. They introduce your theme, describe the event ahead, and how guests should arrive. With an all-outdoor event, make it abundantly clear to your guests where the wedding is taking place so they can plan accordingly.

Guests may wish to bring a jacket, more comfortable shoes, or a change of clothes if the weather shifts. Regardless of these needs, it’s nice to clearly forewarn your guests, so they know what to expect.

Don’t Forget Your Own Comfort

You’ll be so busy, worried about everyone and everything else, that you may forget your own comfort. The dress you get married in will be beautiful and perfect for you, but don’t be afraid to find a less expensive dress alternative for the reception that allows you to be more comfortable while eating, dancing, or hanging out with your friends and family.

Having a less expensive dress on hand is also great for your outdoor wedding because you may get dirtier than anticipated and won’t want to ruin your ceremony dress.

Conclusion

With these simple but compelling pieces of planning advice, your all-outdoor wedding will be beautiful, fun, and practical. Have fun and congratulations!