5 Tips To Host An Outdoor Wedding Reception
If someone you know is planning an outdoor wedding
, you may have the perfect venue in a large home or backyard to offer to host. For engaged couples on a budget, hosting an outdoor wedding in a friend or family member's home can be simple and elegant and won't eat into limited wedding funds.
Of course, hosting an outdoor wedding can be challenging, to say the least. The first concern on your mind may be dealing with unpredictable weather and what you can do to provide an alternative in case of rain.
For smooth sailing when hosting an outdoor wedding reception, keep these helpful tips in mind:
Always have a backup plan. Yes, you do need to prepare for rain, even if you're in the middle of a drought. If a downpour occurs the day of the wedding, make sure that you have enough space indoors to provide guests with an area to sit, as well as room for tables to hold food and drink.
Consider decorations. If you're in charge of decorating for the wedding, simple and natural is the way to go. Small floral arrangements will work well as centerpieces for each table. You can place flowers in clear vases filled with rocks, marbles, or acorns, depending on the season. To fit with the wedding theme, white tablecloths will work well to complement each floral centerpiece.
Set up a fireplace. Even if you're hosting an outdoor wedding in the hot months of summer, an outdoor fireplace can be a nice touch. This key element is especially critical for an outdoor wedding in fall or winter months to provide guests with a place to warm their hands when temperatures drop. Hosting an outdoor wedding in colder weather can create a beautiful backdrop, as long as you provide guests with heat in an outdoor fire pit or electric fireplace.
Choose the menu. When selecting a menu for an outdoor wedding, it's important to consider which food will hold up well in the elements. If the weather is hot outside, serve chilled foods or dishes that can stay at room temperature. Hot food may make guests even hotter so that they quickly become uncomfortable. When the weather is cold outside, the opposite is true; serve guests hot soup, hot chocolate, and a grilled or baked entre to keep them warm.
Use a gazebo. If you're wondering where to hold the actual wedding ceremony, an outdoor wedding wouldn't be complete without the exchange of vows underneath a gazebo. If you don't already have a gazebo in your backyard, you can rent one at a low cost for the occasion. Make sure to decorate the gazebo with natural flowers and vines that fit with the season, whether its fresh flowers in the summer or leaves in the fall.
An outdoor wedding can be breathtaking when executed well. As you host an outdoor wedding reception, consider all the tips listed above to keep guests happy and comfortable, regardless of the weather, as they celebrate an important union.
by: Jessica Brylan
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