Decorating for an outdoor wedding celebration allows you an opportunity to create a beautiful wedding fantasy. An outdoor venue or backyard makes the perfect backdrop which can be decorated easily and inexpensively with some carefully chosen furniture and accessories. Among the first things to consider with your outdoor wedding ideas are practical concerns to make sure that your guests are well tended to.
Be sure to consider the weather and prepare for any changes. You should ensure that the wedding guests are sheltered from the sun, wind and any rain. However don't be so distracted by the practical aspects of the weather that you forget how your decisions can add to the decorative effect of the wedding reception.
Providing shelter from the weather can range from choosing a venue with lots of trees to having a purpose built marquee set up. This decision is usually based on the likelihood of rain. Don't forget that guests will need substantial shelter from the sun as well as potential rain. Your marquee can be decorated to suit the theme of your wedding, or if the sides are left off, the view of the surrounding gardens become the decor. If shelter from the sun is the main concern choose from amongst the different styles of free-standing umbrellas with enough set up so every guest can find shade. Ideas for different styles of outdoor wedding include cafe style umbrellas for a casual, modern feel, while bright striped or thatched palm leaf umbrellas are the perfect accompaniment for a summer or beach themed wedding. For a garden party, along with umbrellas at the tables, offer your guests pretty paper parasols to hold during the reception.
Don't forget the wind - favors and table decor should be heavier and sturdy as not to blow away or knock over!
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