Hosting an Outdoor Wedding Reception

The host of a wedding reception outdoors can be less expensive than traditional hosting wedding reception. The only drawback to host a reception outdoors is the potential for bad weather. The best thing about a garden is the flexibility to host it in a beautiful place, like on a beach or atop a mountain, or simply in your backyard.

Wedding reception "to do" list

Following is a "do" list of considerations for planning your wedding reception outdoors:

      * The safe place. Discuss your ideal, either held in a park, beach, forest, vineyards, country club, on a mountain on a boat in your backyard, etc.
      * Rent a tent or gazebo. Confirm your date of departure at least two weeks in advance.
      * Rental of tables and chairs. Keep in mind that it is cheaper if you choose to create yourself.
      * Rent Portable bathrooms. If there are no nearby indoor bathrooms, it is essential that you rent portable bathrooms.
      * Monitor the weather. Above, you should have a contingency plan in case the weather does not permit an outdoor party.
      * Buy products. Make a list of chance, but necessary, such as extensions, citronella candles, etc.
      * Hire a DJ or a group. Try to get a band or DJ several months before your wedding reception, as they book quickly.
      * Select the menu. Determine the menu and style, as buffet or a barbecue. In addition, to determine if customers help themselves drinks or if you need to hire a bartender. Be sure to provide soft drinks and, in particular water where the weather is hot.
      * Obtain permits. If you plan to serve alcoholic beverages, be sure to obtain the necessary permits. In addition, information on noise restrictions.
      * Ensure adequate parking. Make sure there is adequate parking is fairly close to your home so your customers can walk comfortably and their vehicles. If they can not, consider a shuttle service.
      * Ask permission. If hosting a wedding reception in your garden, be sure to advise your neighbors to complain about not noise or parking situation. Better still - invite your neighbors if it is not a problem.
      * Talk to your guests. Talk to your customers that the reception will be held outdoors so they can dress appropriately. Include information about your wedding invitations.

When planning a wedding reception outdoors, it is preferable to consider a plan to take account of bad weather. Being optimistic about the weather and the location is healthy, but prepare for the worst is crucial.