Warm weather is here! Are you having an outdoor wedding this season and need some tips and tricks? Keep reading to learn how you can plan a successful outdoor wedding with different tips on how to be sustainable and creative. Become inspired for your 2022 outdoor wedding!

1. Set The Mood With Great Lighting:

Let’s start with a trend that rolls over from season to season and year after year, string lights. String lights are an amazing way to elevate your outdoor reception. Take advantage of the warm weather and open skies. Running string lights around tables or through the air is an excellent way to elevate the outdoor space. Check out our Pinterest page where you will find all of your wedding inspiration.

2. Intimate Wedding Venues

Are you looking for a more personal intimate wedding? Consider a winery or a park that allows for outdoor weddings. This is a great way to take advantage of the natural beauty and outdoor space. There are many unique outdoor venues from barns and wineries to mountainside venues, check them out here.

3. Tents & Covers

When it comes to outdoor weddings, there are chances the weather will not be on your side for your big day. Having some type of overhead cover would be beneficial for an outdoor wedding just in case the weather is not on your side. No matter your aesthetic, tents come in all colors, sizes, and materials. Along with the tent, you might want to add a floor surface on top of the ground so that it is easy for guests to celebrate!

Pro tip:

1. Tents can handle rain but if the radar shows heavy thunderstorms and wind, have an indoor backup plan.

2. Being prepared is very important even if you have a tent. You may also want to provide umbrellas for guests to keep them dry from the rain if you have to move the party inside.

4. Take Advantage of Natural Scenery:

One of the major reasons why you're having a wedding outside is because of the natural elements. Incorporating lots of natural scenery into the wedding decor will bring the whole wedding reception to life. Cut out artificial flower walls and backdrops and go with the natural backdrop of the outdoor space. Use natural landmarks for your ceremony altar for example trees wrapped in flowers or vineyard vines.

5. Setting the mood:

Because you are outside there may be trees available to add to the decoration of your reception. Adding hanging photos, lighting, or flowers to a tree could be a great way to play with the natural beauty of nature. This could also work as an excellent backdrop for taking pictures. Another way to set the mood you are going for is to rent couches and rugs as a lounge area at your wedding. This could serve as a perfect rest area or a great photo opportunity for you and your guests.

6. Getting Creative with the Menu

Since the party is outdoors, this allows you to be flexible with the menu. You may consider a seafood boil or an outdoor southern BBQ since you are outside. Food trucks are also a great way to support small businesses and could be a great midnight snack! You probably wouldn't consider these options within a fancy ballroom space. Have lots of non-alcoholic drinks to refresh your guests on a hot and humid day outdoors.

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