COAST MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY
COAST MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY
OUTDOOR WEDDINGS CAN BE BEAUTIFUL AND
MEMORABLE, BUT ALWAYS HAVE A PLAN B
but also working out all of the logistics involved in hosting a party
at that particular locale.
“You need to think about ventilation – in the evening it could get
cool, and if it’s summertime think about air conditioning,”Kojakian
suggests. “If it’s an isolated area, then you also have to think
about nearby washrooms and tenting for the caterer.” Access to
power outlets is also an important detail for cooks, the DJ and any
additional features like lighting.
Some outdoor facilities require the couple to obtain a liquor
license from their city prior to hosting the event, so don’t wait until
the last minute to take care of this.
Because outdoor weddings can sometimes have a more laid-back
feel, guests may dress casually. So Viau advises that couples set
expectations of attire for their guests. “You can do this in the
invitation by specifying whether it will be a formal, semi-formal, or
dress-up casual affair.”
If a tent is part of an outdoor ceremony or reception, make sure
there’s enough room for all the guests. “Allow for 15-square-feet
per seated person as a rule of thumb,” Viau added. And don’t be
surprised if public I Do’s draw an audience.
“If you’re in a public location, you’re not private and you should
expect to attract casual onlookers. You’ll also have to put up with
noises such as buses, planes, cars, or people.”
And, the most important logistical rule of an outdoor wedding: “You
have to create a Plan B in case of bad weather,” reminds Kojakian.
Mother Nature has created the perfect backdrop for saying I do’s
– just be sure to weigh all the options of the location as well as the
logistics that are involved before planning an outdoor celebration.
Set on a beachside dock (or even in the middle of a lake), outdoor
weddings are simply beautiful.
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