Brides in the Know

Tips For Planning A Garden Wedding

If you are considering having your wedding ceremony in a garden, there are numerous issues that need the expertise of a consultant to determine the special accommodations that are needed. There are a variety of settings in which you could hold an outdoor wedding. Some examples are:

With careful planning, many of these venues can also accommodate your reception. The advantages of having your wedding in a garden are that you defray the costs of renting a hall, and there is a certain country charm and informality in a Garden Wedding. The obvious disadvantages are: weather, other "joys of nature" such as bugs, bees and pollinating trees. Having a reception outdoors generally requires some special equipment and arrangements, but with Tropical Illusions coordinating your wedding it can be done.  Items you may have to rent include:






SELECTING THE CEREMONY SITE

Look at the site where you are planning on having your wedding ceremony, and consider where guests will be seated (or stand). Bear in mind where the sun will be at the time of day your ceremony will be held. You do not want the wedding party or your guests to be squinting into the sun. You may want to have shelter over the ceremony area, such as a tent or chuppah. Think about where the bridal party will enter and the path you will walk to get to the "altar".  Make sure that the aisle is wide enough to allow for several inches of space on either side of your feet when walking, so that long dresses or veils do not get caught up on plants or garden accessories.

Another consideration for outdoor weddings, particularly in more remote settings, would be the terrain. If the ground is uneven, you may want to inform your guests before they arrive so that they can wear appropriate footwear. Any elderly guests may need to be accommodated with wheelchairs or other arrangements so that they can get around the area safely. Additionally, uneven ground may present a challenge to setting up tables and chairs and even the tent on a stable surface. You will also want to be sure that the spot you choose for ceremony is well drained, in case of a rainstorm before the wedding, you don't want to stand in a puddle throughout your ceremony. Discuss all of these issues with your consultant when selecting your site and planning the layout.

If you decide on a park setting for your wedding, you need to contact your city hall for information about public parks or gardens to see if it is possible to hold a ceremony and/or reception there. Find out if there is a maximum number of people allowed, and if it will be open to the public while your wedding is going on. These settings are often rich with blooming flowers and manicured lawns throughout the Summer and into Fall. Be aware that they may use herbicides and other chemicals on the lawns and gardens.

If food needs to be prepared at the site, Tropical Illusions can hire a caterer who has the special equipment to do this (power generator, portable refrigeration, etc).  You will also want to think carefully about your food choices, to make food preparations as simple as possible and to minimize the possibility of spoilage.

An outdoor wedding can be a wonderful experience and become a cherished memory. Due to the variables of nature, an outdoor wedding also holds more risk of things going wrong.  If you hire a consultant and plan carefully, you can have a lovely wedding in the Great Outdoors! Good luck, and enjoy!
 
 

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