There are a few key things to keep in mind when you are looking to plan an outdoor wedding, and none is more important than the simplest fact -- the best outdoor weddings use the space they have and are kept simple!
Use
what Mother Nature gave you
Nature doesn't need any fancy
embellishments. You are given the natural elements to work with, and they don’t
need anything added to them. Rather, look to complement them! It is very easy
to do and leaves a lot of space for creativity. Take for example, a garden-type
setting. It is the perfect opportunity to blend your creativity with the
natural setting. You already have greenery and varying floral elements, so look
to complement them. Centerpieces or accents can be flowers that match those of
the natural setting.
Similarly, you can look at something
like a beach setting. You wouldn't necessarily have your go-to colors or floral
arrangements set up with rich, lush greenery. Instead, you would complement it
with light, airy hues and simple décor.
Think
about your set up
In addition to decor, think about how
you are going to set up your
outdoor setting. Do you plan on having something like a tent? If so, that is an
opportunity to create something that makes a statement. Can you decorate the
interior of the tent, such as the poles and the canopy? This can include accent
colors, lighting or even flowers. Think about what you have, what would be a
nice complement to your space, and then consider where to go next.
Comfort
is key
Perhaps the biggest tip I can offer for
an outdoor wedding is to understand the space, the conditions and your guests.
Guests must be comfortable. So, while it is obvious that the dead of winter
will not be an ideal candidate for your wedding day, it is entirely possible
that a summer scorcher occurs as you prepare to celebrate your nuptials. In
that case, you can add decor items such as gazebos or umbrellas to offer your
guests some refuge. But, make sure they fit! While gazebos and umbrellas are
fairly universal in where they can go, they will have to serve as complements
to the setting as well.
The outdoor wedding has many
advantages, none greater than the pure, raw space you get to work with from the
start. Beware of overdoing your decor, because your space loses its charm --
the reason you chose it to begin with! Outdoor weddings are all about flow in a
pure, organic space. Highlight what makes that space what it is, and forget about
making it something it is not.
