Edelweiss Weddings

Outdoor weddings bring nature and love together in a beautiful way. Instead of being stuck indoors, outdoor wedding ideas give everyone a refreshing change of pace. No matter what the season, there are many ways to celebrate your love with Mother Nature.

There are benefits to having your big event outside you haven’t thought of. Having your wedding outside is convenient for all your guests and the wedding party because they do not have to travel between different locations for the ceremony and reception. The uniqueness of an outdoor setting is unmatched by any other to make your wedding truly memorable. Another benefit is the savings you realize by having your wedding in one location outdoors.

When you develop your outdoor wedding concepts, consider the location you prefer. Are you a couple who enjoys fishing and beach bumming? You can have a beach wedding with the sand and sea as scenery. Do you like to go hiking? Have your wedding at the bottom of a mountain. Are flowers and birds special to both of you? Exchange your vows in a garden setting. Do you both like to stay close to home? Have your wedding in the large yard owned by a family or friend. Is there a certain park you love to visit? Find out if you can rent a portion of the park for your wedding celebration. Whatever outdoor location you choose, find out the rules and regulations to ensure the venue is available for your wedding day.

A major benefit of most outdoor weddings is they are more casual than formal. For couples and families who prefer a laid back party, an outside wedding is perfect because you don’t need a lot of fussy formality to have fun. The attire and atmosphere at an outdoor wedding is more casual so everyone can relax and enjoy themselves without worrying about protocol.

Once you choose a location, you can develop inspirations around the theme of your day. For a beach wedding, wear a gauzy gown and flowers in your hair. Put silver plated shell place card holders on the tables so your place cards won’t blow away before the guests even arrive. Give out flip flops to your guests to get them in a beach mood. Put out wooden deck chairs on the tables with battery operated tea lights that don’t go out with the first breeze. Give your guests silver plated starfish wine stoppers to remember your beach wedding.

At a garden wedding, flowers are the essence of all your great outdoor wedding ideas. Decorate with traditional calla lilies or use romantic red roses to accent your garden wedding. One of the most dramatic concepts involves the release of live butterflies after the couple exchanges their vows. Use a floral wedding arch for your wedding ceremony then release butterflies, a much more beautiful way to celebrate your love than throwing confetti. Include butterflies on every element of your garden wedding from the flower girl basket to the cake topper.

For an affordable option, use fabulous outdoor wedding ideas right in the backyard of a willing family member or friend. Set up a tent so guests are protected against harsh sun or unexpected rain. Put floating rubber ducks dressed as a bride and groom in the bird baths and ponds. Decorate the landscaping and rails with white light garlands and yards of fluffy tulle. Create centerpieces with bowls of water and floating candles.

Exciting ideas for your big event may begin at parks. Use the natural elements to create a fantasy world at your wedding. Decorate benches with tulle and ribbon. Put light garland around an arch for your ceremony. Cover your chairs with colorful fabric to match the wedding party. Have matching plastic tablecloths on all the tables with flowers and bowls of fruit at centerpieces.

You can even set up at tent at the bottom of a mountain for a country wedding. Another alternative is to rent a barn and have a western wedding theme complete with cowboy hats for the guests and western boot magnets as  favors.

These concepts are a unique way to fuse your eternal love and the beauty of nature.