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With the sun in the sky and the beautiful backdrop of nature, an outdoor wedding can be a splendid occasion. If you’re planning on tying the knot outdoors, follow these tips for the best chance for a perfect day:

1. Have a back-up plan for your outdoor wedding: We can’t stress this enough. No matter what for time of the year you are planning an outdoor wedding, there is always a chance for rain. Even if no drops actually fall on your ceremony, watching a looming storm from afar while constantly updating Weather.com on your BlackBerry isn’t the best way to spend the morning of your outdoor wedding.

2. Offer your guests comfort: If you’re getting married in the dog days of summer, and the sun is beating down on your outdoor wedding ceremony, help out your guests. Print your programs on paper fans or set up a cooler with icy water bottles at the back of the ceremony. Even set up a table with decorate beverage dispensers, filled with water, lemonade and iced tea (or even champagne punch, if you want to get the party started early).

3. Play it safe: If you’re planning an outdoor wedding reception, talk to your caterer about food safety. There are plenty of risks involved with keeping food exposed to the elements, ranging from the effect of sun on creamy food items to bugs swarming the food.

4. Speaking of bugs … : Citronella candles are a blessing (and not as ugly as they used to be). Place one on each table as part of the centerpiece to keep mosquitoes at bay.

5. Tailor food and drinks to the weather: Spring and summer weddings call for light food, such as cold soups and salads, and cocktails, like mojitos or mint juleps. You want everyone feeling refreshed and satisfied, not heavy and lethargic during your outdoor wedding.

6. Talk to the appropriate authorities. If you’re getting married in a public venue, such as at a park or even in your own backyard, you might need permits for sound and lighting. There could be time and noise restrictions, as well, along with alcohol restrictions. The last thing you want is your party getting shut down before it even really takes off.

7. Wear the right shoes: Heels can get stuck in grass, white shoes can get stained by freshly cut grass. Protect your piggies by placing a runner down the center aisle. You don’t want to dance at your outdoor wedding in wet shoes.

8. Don’t make them squint. A sunset outdoor wedding sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Think about what it feel like when you’re driving into the sun — not so perfect. You and the groom get to stare into each others eyes, but the guests will be trying to avoid the glare of the sinking sun behind you.

I hope you found some helpful tips on planning an outdoor wedding.If you have any more great tips on planning outdoor weddings, please leave a comment.

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