Planning Tips for Your Outdoor Wedding

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Are you happy to see the sun making its shining debut this season? From sun bathing to swimming, you most likely love spending your time outdoors. Isn’t it fitting that the most important day of your life also be hosted outdoors?

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Hosting an outdoor wedding is a wonderful option for those couples who appreciate the beautiful setting that the outdoors presents! Have you started to plan your nuptials yet?

Here at Mountain House on Sunday River, we value the natural beauty that the outdoors offers! That’s why we have gathered some tips to assist you with planning your own outdoor wedding. To gain some great insight, be sure to continue reading:

  • Basic Needs. You and your guests will need to answer nature’s call! Be sure that everyone has adequate access to restrooms and water, as you will want to ensure that your guests are comfortable.
  • Protect the Cuisine. There is so much beauty to be discovered outdoors! But, there is a whole eco-system that is looking for their next tasty meal. Your wedding cuisine could be on the menu if it isn’t protected. Protect your wedding food from bugs and elements of weather with lids or tents.
  • Work with Your Environment. The best part of about hosting an outdoor wedding is the organic décor that is presented. Work with it, instead of fighting it. You should complement your surroundings throughout your door. Consider adding some rustic touches to accentuate your setting.
  • Entertaining Your Guests. Your guests deserve to be thoroughly entertained at your wedding! With plenty of space outdoors, you have the opportunity to present some fun activities. Lawn games, such as corn hole and giant Jenga, are great options.
  • Pesky Bugs. As with any other annoyance, the outdoors hosts a variety of insects. You can battle these vicious creatures with citronella candles or spraying your site two days prior to your big day. In addition, providing welcome baskets for your guests that feature bug spray would also be ideal.

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Your outdoor wedding will certainly be a wonderful experience if you utilize these tips! Here at Mountain House on Sunday River, as a wedding venue in Newry, Maine, we have a beautiful rustic outdoor setting for your big day. Contact us today to tour our Newry wedding venue.

 

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