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<\/a>\nWe\u2019ve gathered a list of the most vital tips and tricks to pulling off an outdoor wedding. If you\u2019re planning one, read below for advice and avoid wedding day pitfalls!<\/div>\n
1. First and foremost, tell your guests<\/strong>. Slip an insert into the invitation that lets guests know that the wedding will be outdoors and they should plan their attire accordingly. It can\u2019t hurt to add a quick note explicitly suggesting guests wear \u201clawn-friendly or sand-sanctioned shoes\u201d for the day.<\/p>\n 2. Get your permits!<\/strong> If you\u2019re having your wedding ceremony in a park or public beach or anything that isn\u2019t a private venue, look into getting a permit for your ceremony. You\u2019ll want to go to the city planning or public service office to do so. You don\u2019t want authorities stopping you in the middle of \u201cI do\u201d to say that you can\u2019t be there.<\/p>\n 3. Don\u2019t let the elements throw off your wedding day beauty.<\/strong> Inform your hair stylist that your wedding will be outdoors so that they can plan a style that will work well against sweat, humidity, and wind. Long- lasting make-up spray<\/a> is a MUST.\u00a0And head\u2019s up on the heels. If you and your bridesmaids aren\u2019t willing to forgo heels on your big day, definitely think about purchasing heel covers<\/a> so you don\u2019t slide into the ground with every step. Maybe even get cement blocks for bridesmaids to stand on during your vowels so the sliding is totally<\/em> preventable.<\/p>\n 3. Save the heat for the kiss.<\/strong> Chances are, your wedding day will be a little on the warmer side. (You\u2019re planning an outdoor wedding because you love the warm weather, right?) Have your usher greet your guests with cold bottles of water that they can sip on during the ceremony. And consider printing your programs on fans! It\u2019s a cute, themed way to keep guests cool. You may also want to offer sunglasses as wedding favors and keep bottles of sunscreen around (tip: put the sunscreen in cute- maybe DIY- pump bottles. They\u2019re waaay cuter). Parasols are also an adorable way to keep the sun off your guests. Not to mention, they\u2019ll make for the cutest photos!<\/p>\n 4. Don\u2019t bug out over insects ruining your day.<\/strong>\u00a0Satisfy your Mason jar Pin-board<\/a> obsession by setting up cute displays with citronella candles. For beach weddings, the citronella torches at your local home improvement store look great and totally fit the theme! Get individual bug repellent packs<\/a> that guests can grab when they need to.\u00a0Keep your food and refreshments as bug-free as you can with canopies over the food and cover drinks with upside down cupcake liners!<\/p>\n 5. Don\u2019t forget about the restrooms.<\/strong> If there is no public restroom available nearby, you\u2019ll need to consider portable toilets. They don\u2019t have to be tacky and gross either. You can rent high quality portable restroom trailers<\/a>. It\u2019s just a matter of your budget.<\/p>\n 6. Enjoy the sun!<\/strong> As in don\u2019t let it ruin your guests\u2019 view and the photographer\u2019s shot of the ceremony. Plan for the guests to sit with their back against the sun so that they can actually see<\/em> you getting married. OR schedule the ceremony around the setting sun! If you don\u2019t have to have the wedding early, plan to recite your vows when the sun is going down. The photos will be to die for!<\/p>\n 7. Plan, plan, plan.<\/strong> And plan some more. Seriously. Have a back-up plan. It\u2019s outdoors, it\u2019s the weather, and it\u2019s unpredictable. If you think you can really make it through the day without a heavy rainstorm, get a tent or canopy for guests just in case you have light showers (or guests who get desperate for shade). If you\u2019re worried about a serious storm coming in then it might be best to keep your venue near some form of shelter or just go ahead and rent a hall with a totally do-able lawn so you can have the best of both worlds. Think it might turn chilly at night? Have throw blankets<\/a> available for guests or customize sweaters<\/a> for guests as a wedding favor! Don’t get caught in the dark with out extra lighting and power strips. And pack a first aid kit, especially if your outdoor wedding is in a remote location.<\/p>\n Outdoor weddings are some of the most beautiful ceremonies and no one can resist looking at those pictures! The absolute best way to plan your outdoor wedding is to think. of. everything.<\/em> You can\u2019t control the heat, the sun, the bugs, the rain, or the wind (as much as you might want to). All you can do is prepare for the worst, hope for the best, and enjoy your day basking in the sun and love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s wedding season! Outdoor wedding season to be exact. Brides-to-be are putting the final touches on their sunny beach weddings, their rustic farm ceremonies, and their perfectly planned park nuptials. 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