I received an overwhelming amount of venue ideas from some of my favorite recently married girls and other friends who have gone to awesome outdoor weddings recently. Thank you to all of you! Your suggestions are being looked into! Every single one. We have three appointments booked for this weekend and I’m hoping to book two more so that we can start to narrow things down and hopefully book soon!
In the meantime, I’ve been scouring the web for inspiration and there is certainly a lot to see. For anyone looking into a beach or vineyard wedding, the best advice I’ve pulled together so far is:
1 – Make sure that you check the Farmer’s Almanac for projected rain fall before booking your date; either way, secure a tent or an indoor alternative should the heavens open up.
2 – If you are getting married between May and September, confirm that any tent or other indoor area that will be utilized during the ceremony or reception has air conditioning or fantastic fans available for your guests.
3 – Any “destination” is tough when it comes to vendors; pulling everything together takes a ton of time and effort, and the money can add up. Look for an outdoor venue that offers package options and/or a list of vendors they can a) help coordinate with and b) offer discounts through.
Aside from the logistics, I’m just excited about the beauty and magic of it all! Here are some of my favorite photos that have been printed and are being inserted into the Bridal Binder. Oooh, but more on the Bridal Binder soon. I put it in caps because it has become a very important part of my life.
Photo Inspiration:
Love this real pre-wedding stroll shot from a beach wedding courtesy of marthastewartweddings.com.
If you’re making them travel, make sure to greet them with chic goodies. This is a super-cute bag. Also courtesy of marthastewartweddings.com.
Obsessed with these escort “cards” made of beach stones. Photo courtesy theknot.com.
Having the best time!! Photos on the dock are a MUST for my wedding. Courtesy of theknot.com.
