Sunshine, breezes, trees, flowers; these are all things often experienced at an outdoor wedding. Other things an outdoor wedding provides: bugs, sunburns, a cold bum. An outdoor wedding can be a beautiful choice, but it does come with its own set of challenges. I firmly believe that if you consider all the downsides and prepare accordingly, you can have a wedding day outside that is enjoyable for everyone.

1. Nobody Can Hear You

This is a big one. Guests want to enjoy your ceremony. They want to hear your vows and cry at how beautiful love is. But none of this can happen if they can’t hear you! Not only will guests be chattering to each other about how they can’t hear, but they will also be a little irritated. It’s not a feeling you want your guests to experience on your big day.

Make sure your wedding guests are seated close enough to hear everything. If you’re unsure, spring for microphones. You may think having mics is kind of annoying, but how annoying would it be if your guests won’t hear any of the beautiful words you worked so hard to write? You can get handheld mics, a mic on a stand, or body mics. If you’re still on the fence about this, think about your grandparents or other elderly people you’ve invited who will already have a hard time hearing even with microphones.

2. The Beautiful Sun, Shining Right in Your Eyes

there are lots of things you can do too to mitigate guest discomfort. You can offer hot drinks like hot chocolate and tea. You can provide blankets for the ceremony that are cute and match your theme. Again, it might be a good idea to provide a warm space for guests to escape to when they?re just feeling way too cold. I know Mother Nature doesn’t always behave how you want her to, so just know this and take the necessary precautions.

4. You May be Seated, Never

help guests with the pests is to provide bug spray. You don?t want bugs to be all over you, either! White dresses appeal to bugs in a big way, so take precautionary measures.

Overall, the best way to ensure a great outdoor ceremony experience is to consider the frailest among your guests. In every decision, factor in your grandma who is 80 years old, can’t hear well, and probably can’t handle too much heat. Also, think about how you would feel as a guest at your own wedding. Consider including those items that will help keep people comfortable and happy. Come up with creative ways to present bug spray or fans if you think they’re tacky and will throw off your theme. You can include practical items in your day without sacrificing the integrity or the feel. You can have the perfect outdoor ceremony that everyone will love, if you’re prepared!

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