Begin your journey to "happily ever after" with an outdoor wedding set exquisitely outdoors among nature. Scenic venues will charm your guests by creating the perfect canvas for your picture-perfect union.
When you think of outdoor weddings you probably think of the traditional outdoor wedding where everything is held outside in a majestic garden and the sun is shining and the weather is just fantastic. This is but one of many possible locations.
Before you make a decision and commit to an outdoor wedding you should know exactly what it entails. Some of the more unusual locations, facilities and unique weddings are likely to have additional expenses.
You’ll need to provide a few items for your wedding and consider that you need to customize for the location or even haul each of these things to your outside location.
To be safe in your choice of locations it is wise to choose a location that has both indoor and outdoor facilities, if possible. That way, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, your vows can still be taken without a trauma of canceling the event. At the very least, rent a tent in case of inclement weather. You can plan to have only the ceremony outdoors and the reception inside the tent (or inside with an outside portion).
Even with all the extra work and possible difficulties, you may find an outdoor wedding to be the perfect option for you and your partner. If so, consider some of the outdoor options below.
Outdoor Wedding Locations
- Shore side a favor beach or a lake
- Gazebo or arbor in a favorite park
- Mountain resort or viewing deck (makes for great photos!)
- National Park with wild untamed view as the backdrop
- Grounds of a mansion or plantation
- Grounds of a farm or country manor home
- Forest glen
- Slopes at a ski resort
- Poolside at a friends home
- Garden of the home where you grew up
- The garden of a friend or relative's large elegant home
- A sport field (if this is what you and your love share a common interest in)
- Roller-skating rink or skate board park (Again, pick something you are both interested in)
- Yacht, barge, or cruise ship
- The dock at a yacht club or plane deck. (Fun for the short family gathering before flying or sailing off)
I am sure you can think of many more splendid places to make your grand day special!
