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Outdoor wedding receptions are often dreamt about by young girls, and may include having the last light of day brighten up a dress or a kiss. Guests gather around to eat and celebrate and watch the day go down. As evening arrives, white lights sparkle as couples begin to dance in each other's arms.
Adding an element of the outdoors is a common desire for many brides. It seems natural to commemorate vows between husband and wife under the skies they were born under. Finding the right wedding reception venue will only help turn a bride's dream into a reality.
The first decision is how many people are you inviting? Is it going to be an intimate wedding with 50 or 60 friends and family members, or is it going to be an extravagant affair with hundreds of guests? Once you have a guest list, it's time to start looking for a venue for your outdoor wedding reception.
Once that's narrowed down, the next decision is how many people will be coming. Will this be an intimate affair of fewer than 50 people, or will it be a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests? This will be a big factor in finding a wedding venue. Most places have a limit of guests they can accommodate. So before you get your heart set on one location, be sure they can entertain as many guests as you're hoping to invite. Also find out what alternatives there are if bad weather rolls in. Will you be in a tent, or is there an indoor space that would work?
Another decision is how much of your wedding day do you want to celebrate outdoors? Do you only want the ceremony outside and reception inside? Would you prefer dinner be served outside and dancing take place inside? Once that is decided, then it's time to figure out what time the outdoor events will be happening. If you are having an afternoon wedding and only the ceremony is going to be outside, then you don't need to worry about lighting. If, however, you are having your ceremony or dinner in the evening or when it's dark out then lighting is going to be a huge consideration.
How the venue is lit is also going to need to be decided. Some venues will have standard decorations that include decorative lights as well as gas lamps, while other venues will require the bride and groom to organize all their own decorations. Candles can act as centerpieces or be placed around floral bouquets for added ambiance. If there's a specific color that is important to reflect in the lighting, ask about candle shades or colored bulbs. Chinese lanterns also do well.
Outdoor weddings can take place year-round in places like Arizona, California or Florida. Keep in mind the night will cool off, so it's important to have ways for guests to keep warm. Finding venues that have outdoor fireplaces become a great place for guests to congregate and get to know each other.
Taking a tour - virtual or physical - of the venue for your outdoor wedding reception is going to help you visualize if your color scheme will work with the features of the venue. There may be herringbone brick floors, or a certain flower blooming at that time that you may want to use to accentuate your color scheme. No matter what you choose, having at least some part of your ceremony outside is a beautiful way to celebrate your union.
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