Outdoor weddings are beautiful, romantic, and personalized. But they are also exposed to the elements. Even if you can avoid winter snow and spring rain, wind can occur at any time. How can you arm your wedding to combat this challenge? Here are five things any couple can do to prepare for possible wind.
1. Use People, Not Things
Anything not nailed down — including favors, signage, escort cards, and more — is at risk of wind. Why not replace some of these potential problem points with people to do the same job? Assign attendants to help people find their ceremony seats and reception table. Station a friend at key points to direct people to the facilities, bar, ceremony, or other locations. Hand out favors by hand at the end of the evening. It's personal and more practical.
2. Choose the Right Outfit
How well will your hair, makeup, dresses, and flowers hold up if the wind kicks up? Complex updos may be easily damaged by wind, while large and flowy dresses could be a constant battle. Rethink some of your and your wedding party's looks to embrace the wind rather than try to beat it. Try a half-up or flowing hairstyle instead. Perhaps a structured dress will keep its shape better. And flower balls could be easier for attendants than full bouquets.
3. Bring Weights and Clips
Create a first aid kit to deal with small wind emergencies. This should include weights of various sizes that can be deployed where needed. Invest in a few table clips for linens, some clear tape, bobby pins, safety pins, and other methods of keeping things in place.
4. Consider a Buffet
Having a seated dinner? You may be better off — and less stressed — by switching to a buffet or cocktail style. Place settings and linens are some of the first things to fly off in the wind, so skip them on tables and create a manned station for people to collect their own utensils and plates. Place these in closed containers as well. Cocktail stations also help protect both utensils and food from the wind.
5. Talk With the Venue
Using a dedicated wedding venue? If so, talk with them about contingency plans and how they can help if unexpected weather springs up on the big day. The venue has seen many weather issues, and they will have some plans already in place to help in large or small ways.
Where to Start
No matter what your wedding day concerns, your wedding venue is a key resource. Tour and talk with outside venues in your area to learn more about their susceptibility to wind, their plans for combatting it, and their suggestions for you.
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Share23 March 2023
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