The Best Outdoor Wedding Ideas
Outdoor weddings can provide a romantic, natural ambiance for couples to take their vows. Outdoor locations are often selected by couples who have a connection to a particular place, such as the beach where they met. Without being restricted to indoor decor, the couple have the freedom to design the location of their dreams. These locations also provide a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos.
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Bridge Ceremony
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A bridge is not only symbolic, showing the couple crossing into a life together, it can provide a beautiful ceremony backdrop. Many formal gardens and parks have small bridges built into their pathways. Line the sides of the bridge with beautiful flower arrangements and foliage in your wedding colors. Depending on the orientation of the bridge, your bridal parties and guests can stand on either side. A bridge ceremony makes for breathtaking photo opportunities.
Hot Air Balloon Wedding
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Take your wedding vows to new heights by exchanging vows in a hot-air balloon. While the balloon can only accommodate the couple and the ceremony officiant, you can exchange your vows on the ground surrounded by family and friends and then lift off into the sky once the vows are completed. This makes a beautiful exit and the balloon is a great location for the bride to toss her bouquet to the guests below. Depending on the size of your wedding party, you may wish to have two or three balloons and exchange your wedding vows in the air.
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Horse-Drawn Carriage
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Many little girls dream of a fairytale wedding. A horse-drawn carriage can make that dream come true. The bride can arrive at the ceremony in a gilded carriage and leave with her new husband in the same fashion. This might be a little old-fashioned, but it's incredibly romantic.
Backup Plan
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While outdoor weddings can provide the perfect backdrop for your perfect day, you are putting the fate of your day in the hands of the weather. Think about whether your location has any indoor options for a rainy day. Many couples opt to construct a tent near their ceremony location in case of bad weather. If you do opt for a tent, make sure it's sturdy and can hold up against windy conditions.
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