Two Ways Nature brings Elegance to an Outdoor Wedding

I've heard that it is not an uncommon thought that when your bohemian or vegetarian or hiking friend tells you that they are going to get married, the friends assume that it will be an outdoor wedding. They are going to ask you to hike to the location in the middle of summer in a gown or tux and dance barefoot in the rain. Not so. This style of ceremony isn't an opportunity to make your guests freeze, sweat until their dehydrated, for the wind to blow a bug into their teeth, or for the sun in their eyes to prevent them from every truly witnessing the ceremony. No way. The fact is that an outdoor wedding is a phenomenal opportunity for a couple, their family and closest friends to participate in a naturally elegant, naturally romantic, and naturally beautiful celebration of a union.

First of all, there aren't even enough words to describe the romantic ambiance that a sunset, a starry sky and candles can add to your outdoor wedding. The weather of the season creates its own feeling of romance with the sprouting flowers of spring, the joy of warm summer nights, and the forthcoming renewal of fall and the bountiful color changes that accompany it. On one hand, the receding light toward the end of the ceremony or during the reception is beautiful for picture taking and dancing. On the other hand, the movement of the sun through the summer or fall sky can prevent guests from witnessing the nuptials you intended for them to see. So, an easy solution is to know your landscape and layout the seating according to where the sun will set in the sky so that the light is to the backs of your guests. They get to enjoy the couple's expressions as well as the colors across the sky without being blinded by a glare.

As mentioned above, second to lighting is weather when it comes to the two ways that adds natural elegance to your outdoor wedding. Although most days in a spring, summer, or fall ceremony choices can be lovely, it's those unpredictable days that add something special. When an unexpected cool summer night, or warm fall day, or rainless spring morning brings this feeling of fated planning to your day, it is remarkable. It is a reminder that you can plan your day within an inch of perfection, but when it comes down to it, you have to be flexible enough to let nature take its course. So when nature decides to work in your favor, its al the more heartwarming for all of your guests.