Outdoor Weddings
You’re getting married! You’re so excited, but suddenly all the pressures mount and you are worried about every little detail. This is your big day so you want it to be perfect, of course, and you have always dreamed of an open air wedding so it seems natural to have it outside.
Don’t Forget The Little Things
Are you planning an outdoor wedding or outdoor wedding reception? If so, you may have some uninvited guests, they are only little but can really ruin any party, depending on the time of year and where you choose to get married the bugs that come to visit will be different.
In late July or early August, the Cicada is emerging from the ground. If you set up the night before, you could potentially get Cicada exoskeletons left on vertical surfaces around the yard. You could have some of your guests screaming because a Cicada landed on them. The constant hum of the cicada love song could be bothersome, or the occasional cicada crawling on a chair, table or barbecue.
Outdoors Weddings
While they don’t cause a huge problem, dragonflies or damselflies can be bothersome if you live near any lakes, ponds or any fresh water. Maybe you or a neighbor has a decorative pond on the landscape. This could be an open invitation for water loving insects.
Take care to set bait for ants prior to any outdoor event. As you well know, ant colonies can set up and be fully functioning in a very short time. With so much food around for your guests, ants can be alerted and be on the job just in time to ruin your activity.
Watch For Invaders From The Sky
Insects are not the only creature which can be a problem. Birds love to swoop in and attempt to snatch a little bite. While most birds have a sweet chirp, others can be obnoxious. Think “The Little Mermaid” when the albatross is trying to get the prince to kiss Ariel. At seaside, seagulls in great numbers can be rather loud. In other locations, crows are the problem. Gardeners hang CD’s and DVD’s on branches to keep birds from orchards and gardens. By hanging these in trees, the shining light will keep the birds from ruining your big day.
Most rental venues will have giant canopy, gazebo or tent for rent. Many catering companies will have these covers available for an additional cost, but this will be easier for you. You can relax and not have to bother with putting up and packing away the huge tent after your party. By putting a huge canopy over your party, the insects and birds will probably not be any bother at all.
If you live in an area where birds and insects will be a constant problem, then the final option is to have your wedding during the colder months. By adding a few outdoor heaters, you can make our outdoor space just as comfortable as being indoors, but you’ll have the fresh air rather than the stuffy banquet hall. Of course, you will then have to deal with the potential of rain, hail, ice or snow.
No matter if you have your wedding indoors or out, there is always a problem which COULD come up. If you always dreamed of an outdoor wedding, then you should do it. You will only get married once, so make this an affair to remember. There is always the unruly guest at any wedding, but the majority of guests will understand if any problem will arise. These are just a few things to consider when choosing a date or when deciding on a venue for your wedding or reception.
Plan For Everything
While it may seem that we are trying to scare you away from having your wedding outside, we are not , we just want to make sure that you are ready for any possible eventuality. Because no one wants their guests to spend the day of their wedding fighting off bugs or birds
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