Finding the Right Outdoor Wedding Venue
Outdoor weddings are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason! There's something so beautiful about being married among natural splendor, whether it is sunset scenes on a beach or moonlit sky - vows exchanged amidst nature is something to cherish for lifetime. There are innumerable lovely backdrops for an outdoor wedding. If you're planning an outdoor wedding, our comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know about outside locations and considerations of outdoor wedding venue.
Outdoor weddings have a variety of advantages that are luring more brides and grooms to this style of celebration. Outdoor weddings, first and foremost, provide more space for guests to socialize than inside weddings. Guests have the option of walking the grounds of your facility and enjoying the great outdoors rather than rotating between table, dance floor, and bar. Many locations include wonderfully landscaped grounds with features such as fountains, hidden gardens, waterfalls, brooks, and storybook bridges that are worth exploring.
An outdoor occasion is great for photographer’s lens, with natural light assisting in the creation of stunning images. If your photographer has already photographed an outdoor wedding, chances are they already know some fantastic locations for your newlywed and bridal party images. Let your photographer know ahead of time if there are any unique wedding venue characteristics you'd like to include in your picture list, such as a knotty, enormous tree trunk or a quirky weeping willow.
No matter which city, state, or national park you select, outdoor weddings are completely possible and glamorous! An outdoor wedding is gorgeous in all four seasons, whether you're in sunny OKC or wildlife OKC. If you're having a wedding in the off-season, such as fall in OKC, let the season inspire your wedding theme.
Examples of outdoor wedding considerations
Season: An autumn or winter outdoor wedding is lovely; it only necessitates a few more extras, such as event tents and space heaters, to keep your guests comfortable. Inquire with your wedding venue about the possibility of having an outdoor wedding in your favorite season.
Weather: Rain or snow may be possible subjected to the season and location of an outdoor wedding. If the weather does not cooperate for an outdoor reception and ceremony, make a backup plan with your wedding venue.
Rent an Outdoor Tent: Many venues include outdoor tents with climate control amenities like air conditioning, heaters, and ceiling fans. If you prefer an outdoor wedding with a tent, the sides must be kept open if the season permits or closed if the temps become too hot or cold.
Outdoor heaters or lanterns: Ask your wedding location if they have arm. During cocktail hour, outside heaters are frequently found on patios or around dining tables in the reception.
Ceremony and/or Reception: You can have a fully outdoor reception or only an outdoor ceremony while organizing your wedding. You may include the natural environment into your wedding while yet having the peace of mind of a climate-controlled inside reception if you host an outside ceremony.
Food: Wedding venue will collaborate with you to create a delectable menu for your outdoor wedding reception. This means eschewing mayonnaise-based canapés in favor of fresh fruits and vegetables that will last longer.
See us at The Plantation at Coal Creek for an amazing outdoor wedding venue in OKC.
