Having an outdoor wedding is very romantic, but it can come with a lot of “what ifs” and the main one being the weather. There is always the possibility that it will rain on your wedding day and you will be forced to move it inside, but if you have a perfect day with lots of sun, here are some great wedding reception ideas.
coming
One important thing to consider before choosing a venue is whether or not you will need a tent to host your reception. Having a marquee to host your wedding reception will help you not have to continually spend time in the sun. This can result in sunburn for the bride and guests. Some guests may not be able to handle a lot of sunlight. Also, having a tent will be a kind of insurance policy if the weather turns bad and it starts to rain. It will also make it easier to keep the cake from melting in the sun. You should also have a backup plan where you can move inside if necessary in the event of a major storm.
You should also look at available parking because you want to make sure your guests have a place to park and don’t have to walk a long distance to get to the front desk or drive looking for a parking space. If you have space for parking and such, you can always host the reception in your backyard.
Decor
For an outdoor wedding reception, it’s best to keep decorations to a minimum. As for the decoration, let nature speak. Complement nature with pieces that will enhance its greatness. Just make sure that dangerous decorations, such as lamps or candles, are out of the reach of children. You should also make sure that anything with cords is out of the way so that no one trips over them. If you want, you can use silk flowers instead of real flowers.
food and drink
The main thing that will dictate what you serve is your budget. It can be anything from a full dinner to just snacks. It’s best to keep it simple, but one thing to remember is that it’s true that many judge a wedding by the type of food and drink served. For an outdoor wedding reception, you might have a pig roast or buffet of picnic foods, or snacks. If there are going to be children at the reception, be sure to include food that will satisfy the little ones on the menu.
These are just a few ideas you can use when planning a wedding reception for an outdoor wedding.
