When the most important day in their lives approaches, newlyweds begin to think more and more about ways to celebrate it. To make it memorable for a long time, you need to come up with something original and interesting. But which option should you choose? One of them is an outdoor wedding.
There are several options for an outdoor celebration. Which one to choose should take into account the preferences, wishes and financial capabilities of the young couple. Be sure to try to make a decision collectively. The final choice is based on the advantages and disadvantages of such an event.
Advantages and disadvantages of an outdoor wedding
An outdoor wedding is a great option for a celebration. Organizing an open-air banquet has several positive qualities in the form of:
- fresh air;
- presence of a vast territory;
- no restrictions on the celebration;
- exit registration;
- launching doves, fireworks, balloons;
- holding a themed holiday;
- a huge selection of venues for events.
But, despite the presence of so many advantages, a holiday in nature is characterized by some disadvantages. First of all, this includes weather conditions. Each season is characterized by its own anomalous phenomena. It could rain or snow, there could be strong winds, or unbearable heat. This can significantly spoil the holiday.
Another disadvantage is the presence of insects. Mosquitoes, flies, flies and bees get in the way, climb onto food, and bite guests.
It is not always possible to organize a festive table with ease. And not all guests will agree to go to nature on their own. But if you immediately take into account all the advantages and disadvantages, you can avoid the development of troubles.
Wedding anniversary in nature
It doesn’t matter how many years the spouses have been together - a year or 20 years - for them, a wedding anniversary is always a special day and holiday. Therefore, there is often a desire to spend it in some unusual way, in order to again remember and clearly feel the moment of unity of two hearts.
Often this moment is difficult to achieve with a traditional celebration at home or in a restaurant. Even with unlimited funds, in the end such an anniversary comes down to banal gatherings, the center of which is the festive table.
For the celebration, you can prepare such comfortable “rookeries” for guests.
It’s a completely different matter when an event is celebrated in nature, which in itself is conducive to romance, beauty and some surprises.
However, it is necessary to make a reservation right away that, despite all the attractiveness of the idea, such a celebration still has several negative aspects.
Namely:
- Hygiene rules. The sun and dirty hands are not food’s best friends, and the lack of long-term heat treatment can lead to health problems.
- Insects and other living creatures. They are the ones who can bother both the heroes of the occasion and the guests invited to the holiday. And in this case, no one is safe from bites, irritations or midges in a glass of drink.
- The lack of a source of electricity can also slightly overshadow the celebration, especially when it was organized without an overnight stay, and there was a desire to stay longer.
- Well, the event area is very large, which can lead to uncontrollability of the flow of the holiday and some unpleasant consequences.
- Lack of security. This is especially true in cases where lovers decide to get out on their own or in a narrow circle.
- Increased morbidity and inability to provide emergency medical care. All this, unfortunately, can overshadow the celebration of a wedding anniversary, especially in cases of alcohol abuse.
But this is all a drop in the bucket compared to the positive emotions and charge of energy that you can get if you approach holiday planning responsibly and take everything into account.
Here are just a few pros in favor of this form of celebrating a wedding anniversary:
- The venue does not need to be specially decorated - nature itself is already an incomparable decoration.
- There is no need to specially sew or purchase festive clothes, because an expensive dress and suit alone look out of place outdoors. This way you can save a lot on your holiday.
- You can invite absolutely any number of guests, without worrying that there won’t be enough space for someone.
- The menu can be reduced to the required minimum. The main thing in this case is not the number of items, but the amount of inventory.
- The consumption of anything harmful, including tobacco and alcohol, in the fresh air is tolerated more easily by the human body than indoors.
- You can have fun for as long as you want and as loudly as you want, without disturbing anyone at all.
- There is an opportunity to make the holiday not only active, but also very healthy. For example, organize swims, competitions, outdoor games, and so on.
- Any defect can be attributed to the situation and you won’t have to blush in front of your guests for a broken tile in the bathroom or the rudeness of the waiter.
Nature encourages more informal communication.
But this is for the better. After all, you already had a gorgeous wedding. But in order for the holiday to take place in exactly this way and be remembered only from the best side, it must not only be thought through in advance, but also take into account all possible scenarios for the development of events.
Your wedding anniversary will be successful if you take care of the following things in advance:
- Choose a place and carefully inspect it and prepare it.
- Provide transportation for guests to and from the event if they cannot do this on their own.
- Carefully think through your grocery list, excluding everything that is perishable and including everything you need.
- Take care of first aid equipment.
- Think over the program of the event and do not reduce everything to the banal eating of barbecue and drinking alcoholic beverages.
In addition, we should not forget that today there are a lot of services that can make a trip to nature rich and unforgettable. For example, you can rent a boat, catamaran, or yacht. You can rent all the necessary camping equipment and stay overnight. You can use the services of guides, instructors and guides and do something truly special on this special day - climb to the top or climb in a hot air balloon. The main thing is to allow yourself to fantasize and not be afraid or lazy to make these fantasies come true!
Choosing a place to celebrate
An outdoor wedding allows you to choose different locations for the event. The whole process depends on the wishes and ideas of the young people, financial capabilities and the theme of the holiday.
There are several popular places for the event as follows:
- areas near a river or reservoir;
- beach area near the sea;
- castles with historical memories;
- cottages, recreation centers, dacha areas, private houses outside the city;
- park area;
- forest edge.
There are numerous outdoor wedding ideas. The main thing is to choose an interesting and picturesque area, both outside and within the city.
Venues for wedding celebrations
Which location to choose for a wedding depends on the plans of the future spouses.
Wedding at a tourist base
A good option for a holiday. In order for everything to go smoothly, you need to rent the houses in advance and discuss all the details.
The main advantages are fresh air, beautiful nature, unlimited time, and the use of various scenarios.
But there are also several disadvantages in the form of the area’s remoteness from the city. Not every guest will be able to get to their destination on their own. Another disadvantage is the presence of insects.
Park area
Most often, newlyweds stop at an area for a celebration such as a park. Their choice is based on several factors:
The park is located on the borders of the city, which simplifies the process of delivering guests.
Recreation areas are easier to find. It won’t be difficult to pitch a tent or order food delivery.
Restaurant with parking lot
Another great wedding idea is to book a summer terrace or restaurant space early with the possibility of allocating outdoor tables. An important advantage is that there is no need to order food. The staff is worried about the food being served. They are about a menu that is compiled according to the wishes of the newlyweds and guests. The restaurant often offers musical accompaniment and a toastmaster. They help in organizing celebrations with dances, competitions and games.
Beach area
A romantic wedding corner is to book a beach area. An event near the sea, river or lake is an excellent proposal for a ceremony. The sound of the waves creates an immediate atmosphere, gives lightness and charges you with a positive mood.
Boat trip
Another original idea for a wedding celebration is the combination of nature and water - a boat trip. The room can be decorated according to the theme that is needed. This type of wedding turns out to be the most romantic, vibrant and filled with impressions.
Guests will also be pleasantly surprised by the unusual solution for celebrating the holiday. And the newlyweds will have memories of the event for the rest of their lives.
Before the wedding day, the newlyweds must ensure the availability of the cabin. Having a roof over your head will help you hide from the rain. It is good if the ship has air conditioning, since a lack of oxygen may occur with a large number of guests.
A castle with a historical destiny outside the city
Another great option is to celebrate in a country house, which is distinguished by historical values. Preference can be given to the historical style, carefully consider all the details of the script. This will allow the young couple and those invited to stock up on positive energy and have a good rest. You will also be able to take photos, after which you will have pictures as a keepsake.
Event in noble style
If the newlyweds decide to hold the celebration in the image of a nobleman, then they can start organizing a real ball according to ancient rituals. Women dress in fluffy dresses with corsets, and men turn into knights. To create an atmosphere in the image of a nobleman, instead of a car, a carriage with horses is removed. You can ride it along city streets or countryside.
Invited guests settle down in a castle with historical memories and huge halls.
Celebrating a wedding in the guise of nobles leaves an unforgettable feeling. The main thing is to think everything over well and draw up an action plan in advance. You also need to think about the musical accompaniment.
Event in oriental style
To ensure that your wedding stays in your memory for a long time, you can hold it in an oriental style. You can use the fairy tale “A Thousand and One Nights” as a scenario.
To implement the idea you will need the following.
- Tent. It's better to rent it.
- Oriental decorative attributes in the form of pillows, bedspreads, lamps, candles and hookahs.
The celebration takes place on the floor. But bedding is prepared in advance for invited guests.
The menu includes fruits, sweets, tea.
Wedding in boho style
If future spouses want to have a fabulous celebration, then it is recommended to hold it in a boho style. The main thing is to have impeccable taste. Such a wedding can be characterized by naturalness, naturalness and weightlessness. Natural shades or ethnic motifs dominate. Boho style suits gentle and romantic natures.
Wedding in rustic style
The rustic style is usually understood as a celebration in a rustic look. The idea is to create a warm, homely and cozy stop. Minimalism, simple details, and naturalness are welcome. Available materials in the form of wildflowers and natural fabrics are suitable as decorations.
At a wedding in a rustic style, guests will feel at home, as they will be surrounded by a positive atmosphere and selected surroundings.
Holiday in Hawaiian style
If newlyweds want to remember their wedding for the rest of their lives, it is recommended to hold it in a Hawaiian style. An excellent option would be to organize an event on the beach or summer terrace. The room is decorated according to the chosen theme.
Worth remembering
Well, no matter how many advantages there are, there are still several factors that should definitely be taken into account:
- open areas, in addition to space and fresh air, are unpredictable in weather. Therefore, you need to carefully study weather forecasts and hope for their reliability;
- In warm weather there are a lot of insects, so you should take care of means to eliminate them in advance. You shouldn’t pour liters of special products on yourself. It is better to choose a place away from their large concentrations and place protective equipment there;
- choose quality equipment. In an open area, any sound will dissipate, so you need to take care of good equipment that will produce clear and loud sound. It’s better to try and check it in advance so that there are no incidents later;
- When choosing to celebrate an anniversary in a forest, near a river or lake, you should take care of the safety of your guests. You can put up fences or hire duty cars;
- Also, celebrating in wild or remote places is dangerous due to encounters with homeless people or other people, so it would be nice to have security or personnel who would help avoid unpleasant situations;
- Another situation that I hope will not happen at your holiday is health incidents. It’s good if a doctor is present at the celebration, but if not, then make sure that a first aid kit is present.
Outside registration
Registry offices are often crowded with people. Therefore, the young couple has to wait a long time for their turn. To avoid this, you can use a more original idea for getting married - away registration. This service is provided by many wedding agencies. The event is characterized by the presence of a beautiful arch, live decorations or artificial flowers, and draped chairs for guests. On-site registration will give you a truly festive and romantic atmosphere.
This type of marriage is becoming increasingly popular. The whole point is that newlyweds do not need to adjust to a specific date. You can choose a convenient time not only for yourself, but also for those invited.
Holiday menu
To organize a wedding outdoors, young people often use a service called catering. It is offered by agencies that organize the holiday. This concept is usually understood as the delivery of prepared food from a restaurant. This makes the task easier, since it is enough to contact your favorite cafe in advance and order the necessary dishes and drinks. On the specified date and time, food will be delivered to the wedding venues.
This option is great for busy newlyweds. No need to think about washing dishes and cooking. But delivery will be expensive, so you need to consider your financial capabilities in advance.
Choosing a place
I hope you have finally made up your mind and settled on the option of celebrating outdoors, and we can move on to find out everything that is necessary for this. And the first on the list of questions is the choice of venue.
Now there are a lot of wonderful places where you can relax and celebrate your wedding anniversary. A great option would be a picnic in the park, on the lake or in the forest. This option is perfect for romantics who want privacy and are not going to invite their guests.
Musical accompaniment for a wedding
Bands are hired to provide music for the wedding celebration. Today, cover bands are popular. They offer interesting programs in a variety of styles. It’s worth thinking about music in advance, as good bands may be booked.
Musical accompaniment guarantees a memorable evening, exciting and romantic dancing. You need to discuss the program with the toastmaster. You can ask him if there are musicians he knows who are worthy of attention.
The next day after the celebration
The second day of a wedding in nature allows the invitees and newlyweds to relax in a calm environment. Some continue to hold competitions, while others like to chat and talk with each other on various topics. The outfits are already more restrained. But if the wedding is held in a themed style, then it is worth sticking to the customs on the second day.
On the second day, guests are served a wedding loaf.
Some adhere to traditions with mummers. Some organize outdoor games, relay races or intellectual duels. It all depends on the preferences of the young.
Organizing a wedding in a tent: what do you need to think about?
When organizing a wedding in a tent, you need to take into account not only aesthetic, but also technical aspects regarding the decor and installation of the canopy itself. It is clear that this is usually done by specialists, but the newlyweds themselves need to have a general understanding of this.
Choosing a wedding tent
The bride and groom do not need to know exactly how a tent for a wedding reception is installed and what parts it consists of. However, such nuances as the choice of location for installation, the size and shape of the canopy play a paramount role. The first thing you should pay attention to is the location. If the wedding takes place in a clearing of an old damp forest with tall, spreading trees or on the shore of a reservoir in the warm season, be prepared for an abundance of insects. In this case, it is better to initially choose a tent with mosquito nets, and also provide guests with repellent.
The ideal option is a field or clearing in a sparse young forest, where there will not be many insects. However, there will be few shady places where guests can hide from the scorching sun. In this case, you should choose a tent with dense, light-colored textiles that will not absorb or transmit sunlight, thereby creating a greenhouse inside. Provide air conditioning and humidification systems to keep guests comfortable.
A high-quality tent will not allow rain and other precipitation to pass through, but sometimes guests will need to go out, so if the weather forecast is unfavorable, stock up on warm blankets and umbrellas for guests, or organize additional small tents where guests can smoke and relax from the massive celebration. Also make sure that all equipment is reliably protected from water.
Zoning and decor of space
Take full advantage of zoning options. Even the most beautiful tent design will not save your wedding if the space on the site is poorly organized. Separate the tables from the stage, dance floor and ceremony area, provide rooms for contractors, an area for collecting waste during the celebration, etc.
The tent itself is already part of the design of the wedding venue. In the photos of such weddings you can see a variety of decor options: metal installations, flower garlands, bouquets and runners, candles, vases and other table and floor decor.
You can hire a decorator and florist who will cope with any task, since the decor of a wedding tent is not much different from the design of a regular hall. You can choose any wedding style, since the canopy and the surrounding nature not only do not interfere with organizing a celebration in a style from loft to baroque, but sometimes make the task easier.
