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Outdoor Wedding Ideas

Outdoor weddings are all in vogue, especially when it comes to informal weddings. There is so much beautiful countryside in the United Kingdom that makes it the ideal backdrop for weddings, wedding receptions and photographs. If you are planning a wedding and want to have it outdoors, take the following outdoor wedding tips:

Try to plan with the weather

You can never really tell about the weather when it comes to your big day. Most weddings are planned well in advance and there is no guessing as to how the weather will be for the big day. You can do your best to plan for the weather by choosing months when it is most likely to be pleasant. You should also always have an alternate plan for indoors in case it does decide to rain on your wedding day.

Rent canopy tents

Canopy tents can be rented and erected in gardens for the ideal outdoor country wedding. These canopy tents even offer full enclosure if it does decide to rain. If you are planning an outdoor wedding, consider a garden close to home or in the countryside where you can erect such a tent. If it is a nice day and evening, the guests can mill around outside as well as enjoy their dinner or cocktails in the tents. Choose vendors that will put up these tents in case of rain.

Consider a garden ceremony

There are many venues across the UK that offer a garden ceremony. Nothing can be quite as nice as saying your vows in the middle of an English garden. You will have to arrange this with the official who performs the ceremony, but this is an ideal way to start your married life - amid the fresh blooms of nature. Again, be sure the vendor will have an alternate plan for the weather.

Look into non-traditional settings

If you see a pretty courtyard or setting where you would like to hold your wedding, you can approach the owner and ask them if it would be okay to have your wedding in this place. Many property owners will be only too glad to allow you to lease part of the property for your big day in exchange for financial compensation. If there is an outdoor place that you find charming, this may be the ideal spot to start your life as husband and wife.

Use lantern lighting

If permitted, use lantern lighting instead of traditional lighting for the evening. This can give a cosy glow to the entire event and make it even more like an old fashioned country wedding.

When planning outdoor wedding ideas, the sky is literally the limit. But do remember that you have to have plans just in case the weather does not cooperate with you on your wedding day.

By: Alan Vaufrouard

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Alan Vaufrouard has over 10 years experience in IT and 8 years working in the Wedding industry. He is the owner of the County Wedding, a wedding information site and suppliers directory for all counties throughout the uk. Please visit our website and organise your wedding the easy way, with our wedding planning guide and services from bridal wear and venues to car hire and caterers.

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