Having a wedding outdoors adds the ambiance of nature to your ceremony. Just make sure that the weather is going to be nice or that you have a back up plan in case it isn't when the day rolls around. You do not have to do as much decorating often times when the wedding is outdoors too. There are several themes for outdoor wedding that you may want to consider. Let's look closer at what these themes could be.
Beaches are great places to have weddings at in the late spring and summer. With the roar of the waves and the war sand beneath your feet you feel like one with nature. You could even stand barefoot in the sand during the ceremony. Lightweight clothing or maybe even beachwear to get married in is another great part of this theme.
Different botanical type gardens offer idyllic settings to an outdoor theme. You will have all the flowers for decoration. You can have even a formal wedding in a garden setting. Also an outdoor reception would be so lovely amongst all the flowers.
You can always get married in your own backyard too when you have the room. Inviting people to your home is a very personal way to get married. You can even put up a tent in case of bad weather. There is enough room in these tents you rent to have your reception too.
You could have a harvest theme and hold it on a farm complete with a barn. Wear simple clothes such as jeans and plaid shirts. Decorate with hay bails and sunflowers. Serve fresh vegetables and fruits from the harvest for the food at the reception. You could even have a square dance for entertainment.
Some people have gotten married in baseball stadiums. That is certainly the way to celebrate America favorite sport. Of course not all stadiums are outdoors these days.
Of course football stadiums could be done too but those too are not all outdoors these days.
You could also go to your favorite state or national park and have your ceremony. There are many pavilions available for rental. Imagine getting married in Yellowstone with the geysers in the background.
Niagara Falls is still a very popular place to get married. You can have your wedding indoors or outdoors. The sight and sound of the falls would definitely add some interest to this location. You could stay on for your honeymoon too.
If you are avid swimmers you could have a pool party for your wedding. Have everyone come in bathing suits and you be in the pool to say your vows. Then for a reception have a cookout and swim.
Maybe with these ideas you can start planning your own wedding outdoors. Add your own ideas or location and you will have a unique outdoor wedding that is all you. Make sure your guests understand the theme in case they need to dress differently. Most of all be happy on you wedding day and as husband and wife.
