Things to consider when having an outdoor wedding!
WEATHER- Of course this is a no brainer, but you MUST have a back-up
plan in case of rain. You cannot keep your guests, your music people,
caterers, etc. waiting, hoping the rain clears. Even if it does, wet chairs can
sink into muddy grass, and think of your dress dragging along everything
wet you walk on. Dyed shoes will be ruined, too.
Here's a weather site for temperature and rainfall averages!!!
For weather averages throughout the year...
HEAT- Not many people will be smiling as sweat drips down their makeup, or through their nice clothes. 90 degrees + is not a fun atmosphere, especially for the young and old.
WIND- Wind is almost guaranteed on a beach or open areas, and can blow your hair or veil crazy. It will certainly blow an open flame out if you hoped for candles.
TIDE- If planning a beach wedding, look up the low tide for that day.
Folly Beach Tide:
Sunrise/Sunset- This can be predicted as well, and looked up online.
BUGS- Keeping some nice, non-staining, nice smelling bug repellent handy is a thoughtful and wise gesture. There are many options to repel not only mosquitoes, but also gnats and black flies, which can be terrible in the heat.
SAND- Some forget that beautiful shoes and beaches don't really mix. Save the shoes for pictures and keep flip flops handy for the walk back off the beach. Keep your guests in the know as well.
SHOES- Women, look for wedge heels when standing on grass. A "spikier" heel will force you to walk on tip toes or sink into the ground.
If you're on a dock, "spikier" heels will wedge into cracks causing you to fall or break your heel!
PUBLIC- When outdoors, "uninvited guests" may walk by. Normally people are courteous and avoid being in your scenery, but sometimes it can't be helped. Be prepared to laugh it off.
MAPQUEST-For out of town guests, complete with any parking details.
CONSTRUCTION/PUBLIC EVENTS- These may be hard to predict, but keep your ears open so you can warn your guests to leave early so they can make your wedding on time.
ASK your planner about your date, if any city events may interfere with travel.
