The Good And The Bad Of Outdoor Weddings

An outdoor wedding could be a great choice! While planning their marriage, couples who enjoy the outdoors can seriously think about an outdoor location rather than the traditional church setting. However, before settling on an outdoor wedding as your wedding theme, you should look at certain factors. Why are you really considering an outdoor location for your bridal day? Go for it only if you really want it and not because you consider it the "cool" thing to do. You need to also consider your guests before settling on an outdoor location. If the majority of them are elderly or dislike the outdoors, then you had better have your wedding indoors.

Positives

• Outdoor weddings can turn out to be cheaper than the traditional marriage held in churches or halls. The rent on an outdoor location may be far lesser than a reception hall or a ball room.
• You get to choose the type of landscape that you want for your D day. For those who are fond of the beach, a beach wedding may be an ideal choice. You can also have your wedding in a park, mountain resort or just about any place that you find attractive.
• Your outdoor wedding can be made even more unique and memorable by adding additional color themes like a blue wedding theme and so on.
• You can have a far more casual atmosphere with an outdoor location which may not be easily possible with the traditional ballroom or church wedding. This could encourage your guests to mingle freely and have a great time.

Negatives

• The most obvious and major disadvantage of outdoor weddings is the weather. A wedding held in an outdoor location is mainly dependent on the weather which is beyond our control. A sudden shower may disrupt the entire proceedings. One way to minimize chances of unexpected surprises like these is to schedule weddings held outdoors during the summer season.
• There are people who are allergic or sensitive to factors like sunlight, pollen, bugs, insects etc. The best way to deal with this problem is to provide sun-block lotion and fly catchers for those who need it.
• As many Catholic priests are against outdoor weddings, you need to work hard to convince your priest to conduct a marriage ceremony in an outdoor location.

Have your outdoor wedding after taking care of all the disadvantages associated with this option. Then just relax and get ready to enjoy.