Outdoor Weddings

Summer is the time for outdoor weddings. You can, of course, get married any time of the year, but it just seems so much more romantic with the scent of blooming roses in the air and birds singing. Many brides choose to have garden weddings in the summer. Outdoor weddings are beautiful, but there are some things you need to think about when preparing for one.

Scheduling Outdoor Weddings

You might think that if you're having your wedding outdoors, you could just decide on a place and have the wedding there. Not so. Some parks have to be scheduled a year or more in advance, and some charge hefty fees. If you're having your wedding on private property, you still need to make arrangements with the property owner. You may have parking and traffic issues to deal with, and should check with local authorities well ahead of time to see if you need a special permit.

Weather Issues at Outdoor Weddings

Let's just be honest; the weather can ruin your outdoor wedding plans. It can be rainy, windy, threatening, stormy or hot. Make contingency plans for the weather. Find a back-up place to have the wedding in case the weather is just too bad for an outdoor ceremony. Publish that location on your invitations, and include a note that tells them who to contact to see if the wedding has been moved.