Monday, January 13, 2014

What are the pros and cons of an outdoor wedding?

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Shelley


I am working on planning a wedding and, although I have plenty of time to decide, I would like to know what everyone has to say about an outdoor wedding. What are the good things, the bad things?

Thanks in advance!



Answer
(There are many different ways to have an outdoor wedding. I'm picturing one in a park, on the beach, or at a botanical garden, not the one in your backyard.)

Weather. You can't predict it, and you can't change it. Getting married outdoors when you have the least chance for rain or snow means you have the highest chance for heat and humidity. What if it's really windy? You could put up a canopy tent to protect from rain, but it could fly away in the wind. Plus keep the sun in mind. Are all of your guests going to be squinting at you? Are you going to be squinting at each other while saying your vows (which means you'll look pained in the photos)? Can your photographer get good shots in the sun and if the shade comes by without having to switch out a bunch of equipment and missing some moments? Are you going to light a unity candle in the wind? Is the sand from your sand candle thing going to fly away?

Expense. It may be more expensive to get married outdoors because you have to book two venues (the outdoor venue and the inclement weather venue). You also may be responsible for your own decor and chairs, and if you have to rent double (or pay someone to move them all indoors and wipe them clean of rain or debris), that'll cost more. If you're renting a tent, same thing. And what happens if something gets damaged in the weather? Do you have to pay for it?

Handicap access. If you have a lot of handicapped or elderly people at your wedding and you're getting married far from a parking lot, you're going to have to figure out a way to get them there. Are you going to make them walk? Hire a tram service? And is the ground level and are there places for these people to sit that is comfortable to them?

Bathroom. Enough said.

Clothing concerns. Weddings are generally dressy affairs. If your guests have to walk a mile to get to the location, remember the women are doing it in heels and not sneakers. If you're wearing a dress with a long train, you're going to have to deal with dragging your dress through mud, leaves, sand, or other muck. Or have a staff of bridesmaids carry your dress!

Visuals in general. I don't think decorating outdoors is as common because you're surrounded by nature already, so if you're dead set on lining your aisle with flowers and having a girl drop petals, remember the logistics and the clean up.

First look and other "aww" moments. If you're getting married in the open, your groom can probably already see you. Getting dressed in a tent on site? See "expense" hehe.

Are there any beaches in orange county ca that allows you to pitch a tent?




z


not to stay overnight but just for the day?


Answer
Many beaches have regulations against tents. Canopies are generally fine, but anything with sides on it is often prohibited on the beach. The previous poster is incorrect.

Such rules came about so that all may enjoy a view of the water. Also, people were using tents for illicit activities.




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