Outdoor weddings are a little different from indoor weddings in the sense that you’re battling Mother Nature and you can get way more creative. But, planning is essential to making your perfect day play out the way you’ve envisioned it! Here are our top three tips for creating the perfect outdoor wedding:

1. Don’t let the bugs ruin all the fun!
   Insects are a natural part of the outdoors. But, on your wedding day, they need to be tamed or guests and yourself will end up feeling annoyed. We love this idea from BuzzFeed:

These cupcake wrappers will keep bugs out of your guest’s drinks during the reception so you don’t have to stress out worrying if a bug is floating around in there!

You can also drape a netted canopy from the ceiling of a Ramada or Pergola so it floats over your wedding cake – keeping bugs away from all the goodies!

2. Protection Overhead is a Plus

Whether you live in Seattle where it rains more than the sun shines or in Texas where the heat of the sun is quite toasty, having protection overhead during your wedding ceremony and/or reception is a huge benefit.

A Gazebo, Ramada, Pergola, Pavilion, or Tent are all structures that work well for weddings. They provide shade from the sun’s rays and protection from the elements.

Outdoor structures are like Castles – they are expansive and you feel like royalty while you’re in them! Just look at this happy bride and groom underneath our Vinyl Double Roof Octagon Gazebo:

We can’t predict what Mother Nature is going to throw at us, so always be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Planning ahead and having a structure in place for your wedding ensures you’ll have comfortable and happy guests – and no bridezillas!

3. Be One with the Outdoors

Plopping down a Pergola and calling it a day is not how outdoor wedding planning goes down! The best outdoor weddings use their beautiful surroundings to create an enchanted evening you will remember for a lifetime.

We love how this couple transformed a typical tree into a fantastical wedding ceremony. The bride and groom also hung lanterns above their reception dining tables.

The wedding ceremony setting is romantic and soothing to the eyes. And, while many wedding ceremonies are still held in churches, this outdoor setting is quite unique. The reception table is welcoming, comfortable, and is a nod to nature as camping lanterns dangle overhead.

Outdoor weddings are so fun to plan! And, technology has allowed outdoor spaces to be just as comfortable as indoor spaces. So, if you’re about to tie the knot, we strongly recommend you host an outdoor wedding! Head to Fifthroom.com to choose from a wide variety of structures like Gazebos, Ramadas, Pergolas and Pavilions that will play an important role on your big day.