Planning a Garden Wedding

Having a Garden Wedding is like having a fairy tale romance in a beautiful, floral garden. It is the perfect place to hold a wedding. Know what things to consider when planning your Garden Wedding in order for it to be the memorable experience that you want.

Weather conditions are a huge factor in planning a garden wedding. It’s okay to plan most of a wedding based on the assumption that everything will go according to plan, but it is just plain stupid not to have a clearly laid out back-up plan. An outdoor event is open to rain, which can and will ruin food, drinks and the wedding cake, hair, makeup and attire and the cheery dispositions of all of your guests. Little magic lingers over a drenched and miserable crowd. Sweltering heat is another problem. Hot weather will melt certain types of cake icings along with other foods, wilt flowers, and intense sun can burn your guests. To plan for these potentially disastrous weather conditions, talk to your florist and caterers about developing a plan for outdoors proofing your flowers and food. Be prepared to set up shelter to shield guests from rain or even too much exposure to the sun, or secure a backup location if the wedding is forced inside.

Consider the noise factor when planning a garden wedding. Depending on the location of the garden, your voices might not be able to carry over passing cars or motorcycles with loud engines, barking dogs, playing children or picnicking families. Wind can also scatter sound, making it hard to hear music and the exchange of vows. If you have decided on a private garden, these factors will probably be less of a problem. Visit the site for an hour or more before making definite plans to get a feel for the location’s noise level and atmosphere.

Consider the food at your garden wedding. Even if you’ve arranged to keep the food covered by a tent to keep it out of direct sunlight, intense heat can still ruin good food. Dairy products such as cheese and butter will melt or spoil as will buttercream icing, mayonnaise, and certain types of fruits. Serve foods prepared hot, which won’t spoil when exposed to heat.

If your having a garden wedding at a park, make sure to check for public restroom facilities. Be sure the restrooms complement the elegance of your garden wedding. Consider renting clean facilities for the big wedding day.

Consider preparation for your garden wedding. The bride usually gets ready on-site with the help of her loyal entourage. Parks might not provide you with a large, air-conditioned room complete with mirrors and adequate lighting. In a case such as this, consider renting a trailer for the day. If you do get ready at home, choose your transportation carefully, you don't want to ruin your bridal hairdo. Special wedding accessories are available online for the bride, the groom, the bridesmaid, flower girl, groomsmen, ring bearer, and family of the bride at Classy Gals Bridal Boutique. Keepsakes that will be cherished for a lifetime are definite must haves for future brides and everyone else that is directly involved in your wedding.

Special attire should be worn for a garden wedding. Long wedding gowns and trains will drag the ground, and tiny heels will poke sinkholes in the ground. Heavy materials might be too hot and sweaty. When you are picking out your bridal attire, talk to the salespeople about best-selling outdoor dresses and shoes before you set your heart on a dress than will prove to be cumbersome all day long. It's usually suggested that the bride wear a tea-length wedding gown at a garden wedding.