Was I upset that it rained on our wedding day? Yes, because we only got a few photos outdoors and couldn't have cocktail hour outside. But one of the best shots our photographers got were the two of us walking back into the schul as it stared drizzling while Dave held a lavender umbrella over us - and his brother, the best man, held my train.
After seeing the forecast my mom and I ran to a dollar store and found colored umbrellas and the lavender ones matched the weddings color palette so it worked out great in photos. But it would have been a great photo even if the umbrella was black or had a pattern.
If rain is in your wedding day forecast grab a few umbrellas and hope for the best. There's nothing you can do about the weather so don't stress about it. And if your wedding will be entirely outdoors, make sure you reserve a tent and the necessary accoutrements just in case you need them.
Showing posts with label outdoor wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outdoor wedding. Show all posts
Friday, August 27, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
My Eyes! My Eyes!
I think I'm on the computer way too much and the fact that I work on a Web site doesn't help my situation. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my job and can't imagine life with out computers, but my eyes are killing me and I think it's the glare from the screen. And since I like to turn everything into a wedding planing tip, here's one re: glare.
If you're getting married outdoors - whether it's just the ceremony or reception or both - check which way the sun hits the location at the time of your wedding. And not just when the sun is setting if you're going to be outdoors during the day.
In addition to making sure your photographer knows where the sun will be to ensure that you get great pictures, it's important to arrange the ceremony seating and reception layout in such away so that your guests aren't squinting or holding their hand like a visor over their eyes.
Simply ask the location manager what he or she recommends and if possible (and definitely as a Plan B) have a tent installed to protect everyone and the food from the heat and glare of the sun. You can leave the tent flaps up if it's a beautiful day, and if it does get a bit windy you can let the flaps down to keep the chill away.
And by the way, the reason my eyes are so bad today is because I found a great first dance video online and I watched it several times and then showed it to a bunch of people at the office. This couple arranged for KISS to interrupt their first dance in a very creative and funny way.
If you're getting married outdoors - whether it's just the ceremony or reception or both - check which way the sun hits the location at the time of your wedding. And not just when the sun is setting if you're going to be outdoors during the day.
In addition to making sure your photographer knows where the sun will be to ensure that you get great pictures, it's important to arrange the ceremony seating and reception layout in such away so that your guests aren't squinting or holding their hand like a visor over their eyes.
Simply ask the location manager what he or she recommends and if possible (and definitely as a Plan B) have a tent installed to protect everyone and the food from the heat and glare of the sun. You can leave the tent flaps up if it's a beautiful day, and if it does get a bit windy you can let the flaps down to keep the chill away.
And by the way, the reason my eyes are so bad today is because I found a great first dance video online and I watched it several times and then showed it to a bunch of people at the office. This couple arranged for KISS to interrupt their first dance in a very creative and funny way.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Potty All the Time
I have no idea why the idea of writing a post on port-o-potties popped into my head but I think I was talking to someone about them recently.
If your wedding will be held outdoors - at a park or campground - or at a private home, it is important to make sure that there are adequate restroom facilities available for your guests. A park may have 1 or 2 public bathrooms and a private home may not be able to handle over a 100 users in a six hour period.
There are many companies that you can call to rent portable bathrooms and you are no longer limited to the all plastic, no flush variety. Portable restrooms have gone posh and companies are offering loos (plural of loo?) with vanities and a place to hang a lady's purse.
You can search online for companies you can rent portable restrooms from or talk to your wedding planner or florist. If you're getting married outdoors, assuming you have a tent rental company on hold in case of rain, they may be able to give you some recommendations too.
Here's a short list of some companies I found with a quick Google search:
Mr. John in New Jersey
Elite Portable Restrooms in Louisiana
Potty Queen in Pennsylvania
Potty Finder has a search by state page.
If your wedding will be held outdoors - at a park or campground - or at a private home, it is important to make sure that there are adequate restroom facilities available for your guests. A park may have 1 or 2 public bathrooms and a private home may not be able to handle over a 100 users in a six hour period.
There are many companies that you can call to rent portable bathrooms and you are no longer limited to the all plastic, no flush variety. Portable restrooms have gone posh and companies are offering loos (plural of loo?) with vanities and a place to hang a lady's purse.
You can search online for companies you can rent portable restrooms from or talk to your wedding planner or florist. If you're getting married outdoors, assuming you have a tent rental company on hold in case of rain, they may be able to give you some recommendations too.
Here's a short list of some companies I found with a quick Google search:
Mr. John in New Jersey
Elite Portable Restrooms in Louisiana
Potty Queen in Pennsylvania
Potty Finder has a search by state page.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Parks Make Romantic Settings
I was looking up information on getting a permit to have a party in a New York City park and came across an entire section on having a wedding in one of the parks in any of the five boroughs. And while I found this link interesting, I just loved that there was a related link at the bottom of the page specifically for their picks on the most "picturesque" spots for a wedding.
The list of the most romantic parks in New York City for a wedding included multiple locations where—and I quote—you will often find New Yorkers hand-in-hand (or, sometimes, lip-to-lip).
Getting married in a park, whether in NYC or your hometown, is always a lovely setting but you need to remember that a Plan B in case of inclement weather is a must. Ask your local parks department what your options are if it rains. Some parks may have an indoor location you can use but others may not have another option for you. If they don't have a backup plan you'll have to arrange for one. Hopefully you won't have to use it!
The list of the most romantic parks in New York City for a wedding included multiple locations where—and I quote—you will often find New Yorkers hand-in-hand (or, sometimes, lip-to-lip).
Getting married in a park, whether in NYC or your hometown, is always a lovely setting but you need to remember that a Plan B in case of inclement weather is a must. Ask your local parks department what your options are if it rains. Some parks may have an indoor location you can use but others may not have another option for you. If they don't have a backup plan you'll have to arrange for one. Hopefully you won't have to use it!
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