An outdoor wedding can be a magical experience but what makes an outdoor wedding truly special? We look at the top five reasons to have an outdoor wedding.
There’s something so inviting about an outdoor summer wedding and the freedom it offers: more versatility, vast spaces and endless photo opportunities are just some of the huge benefits of getting married outside. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves yet – let us explain to you the many ways you can make an outdoor wedding a truly magical experience!
What is an outdoor wedding?
Due to a change in legislation in recent years, certified wedding venues are now able to offer wedding ceremonies that take place in the external areas of their property. This, in turn, has opened up a whole new world of wedding planning where brides and grooms can say “I do” in total freedom, with the wind in their hair and grass beneath their feet.
Who needs a theme when Mother Nature is your backdrop?
Choosing an outdoor wedding venue
With various dreamy outdoor spaces to choose from, Fennes is the perfect place for your summer ceremony, no matter how official or relaxed you choose for it to be. A practical patio area, a lovers’ bridge backdrop, a wonderful woodland and a statement spot in front of the house itself… with these options you are sure to find an outdoor space that will ‘wow’ you and your guests!
Still not convinced? Here are five reasons why you HAVE to have an outdoor wedding.
1. Outdoor wedding scenery – connecting you with nature
Outdoor weddings can offer some pretty special scenery – hills, forests, beaches, buildings, vineyards – so think of this expansive view as your canvas.
It makes sense to mirror your environment so if you are getting married in front of a canopy of trees, for example, you can go with nice rustic finishing touches. Similarly, if you are lucky enough to find yourself next to a wine-maker’s field, then you’ve got to use wine grown from the ground you are standing on to water your guests with (empty wine bottles can also be used as props or vases on the day!).
By linking your wedding to the environment, you will be connecting yourselves to the nature around you and this is what makes an outdoor wedding so very special.
2. Fresh air and space to breathe
There are many health benefits to being outside for your wedding. Firstly, what can be better than spending the day outdoors and breathing in fresh air – it sure beats being crammed in a room with air conditioning! You will find that your guests appear more at ease too – everyone feels more relaxed when they are in calming surroundings.
What’s more, being in the open is certainly going to help those feeling a bit on the tiddly side. A gentle breeze on their face will sober them up in no time!
3. Natural light sources and ‘Golden Hour’
One of the other many pros of getting married in an outdoor space is that you can make the most of natural light, right up until the sun starts to set, and then – wow – the light during golden hour will be stunning!
Be sure to ask your photographer to stay until sundown so you can catch this magical atmosphere.
4. The space to play
We all love the warmer months of the year; it gives us the chance to step outside and enjoy the sunshine. Why not make it even more fun for your guests, with some outdoor games, from the more “Bridgeton” example of croque or the more fun-loving option of mini-golf, carnival games to the more wild and adventurous water “slippy” slide and bouncy castle, the kids will love it and it you get one big enough so will the adults.
5. Intimacy and romance
If you didn’t believe us before, you will now be in no doubt whatsoever that an outdoor wedding can be an extraordinary unique event. But little did you know that one can have just as much impact on a small scale as on a larger scale.
You see, with so much flexibility, an outdoor wedding can be the perfect choice for small intimate weddings too, our talented team can help you to work out a perfect day for you that feels romantic and natural, no matter if you have 10 or 100 guests.
And if five reasons weren’t enough, maybe some inspiration from other weddings might convince you