Unique Outdoor Wedding Ideas

Unique outdoor wedding ideas is definitely appealing, but not without risks. What if it rains? What if the wind is blowing at a stead thirty miles an hour?

What if there are drought conditions and the beautiful garden you were expecting is bare and dry? Don’t panic-just have a ‘plan b’ in place for an alternative nearby indoor location.

Unique outdoor weddings are both a fun and beautiful way to celebrate the beginning of your life together. And because the idea has gained such popularity over the last several years, there are more and more outdoor wedding ideas and venues showing up everywhere.

Outdoor wedding ideas can most generally also be referred to as destination weddings. The venue, or place the wedding takes place, is often non-traditional, but holds a special place in the hearts of the bride and groom. Here are a few venues you might want to consider to make yours a unique outdoor wedding.

1. A cave. Missouri’s Bridal Cave has been hosting weddings for over 50 years! Visit their website, www.bridalcave.com for pricing and booking information. Talk about a unique outdoor wedding idea!

2. The beach or a cruise ship is probably among the most popular outdoor wedding ideas. The sand, sun and ocean’s ebb and flow make a truly memorable backdrop for your special day. Cruise ships come with a ready-made honeymoon, as well.

3. Ski slopes and mountain tops are two additional options for outdoor wedding ideas. You will need to check with your state’ department of tourism or the individual landowner for any regulations you need to be aware of or liability waivers you need to sign.

4. National landmarks have also been used as the location of unique outdoor wedding ceremonies.

5. Amusement parks; roller coaster or carousel-it’s your choice. And you can bet people will be talking about what a unique outdoor wedding idea it is!

6. One avid fisherman and his bride elected to exchange vows at sunset standing in his fishing boat as it drifted along their favorite lake. Family and friends watched from the shore.

7. More than a few farmers have ventured into the world of agri-tourism increasing revenues by bringing couples and their guests to the farm to married in a barn, alongside a picturesque stream or in a field.

8. In some places, high school sports are larger than life. Devoted fans often have their wedding prior to the big game with a whole stadium or ball field full of guests.

No matter how hard you work to make your day special, there are a few things you need to keep in mind in order to make your unique outdoor wedding idea come together.

1. Follow the rules. Wherever you decide to hold the wedding, make sure you know up-front what is and isn’t allowed, what the costs are and what is and isn’t included in that cost.

2. Make sure there is ample parking, seating, shade or warmth and bathroom facilities.

3. Unique outdoor wedding ideas tend to be a bit more costly. It’s beyond rude for you to expect guests to pay to get into your wedding. So…all costs involved in the way of entrance fees are yours to take care of. Outdoor wedding ideas-fun, exciting and definitely unique!