Tips for an Outdoor Spring Wedding

Between spring, fall, winter and summer, spring is one of the most popular seasons for an outdoor wedding. It is generally a mild time of year in terms of temperatures, which makes it ideal. Nevertheless, spring can bring challenges, and not just opportunities. The tips in this post will help you to plan a successful spring wedding.

Why Choose Spring for Your Outdoor Wedding?

Here are a few reasons why you should consider holding your outdoor wedding during springtime:

• Visual appeal: Spring is a lovely time of year where the world is waking up from winter and life is springing from the soil again. This makes it an appealing backdrop for a wedding.
• Weather: Spring, together with autumn, is one of the mildest seasons in many locations.
• Symbolism: We associate spring with new beginnings. You are embarking on a new beginning with your marriage, so spring can feel like a meaningful and significant season to hold your wedding.

Now let’s press on to our tips for spring weddings.

1. Choose timing and location based on bloom periods.

You will need to choose a specific date for your wedding, as well as a venue. Because spring is a season during which a lot of flowers bloom, we suggest that you use spring bloom periods to guide you in these decisions.

Check what flowers bloom in spring at various venues that interest you, and what their exact bloom times are. Visit the venues and ask where these flowers are planted. Try to visualize what they would look like while they are in bloom. Once you find your perfect backdrop of spring blooms, you can book the right date at that venue.

2. Consider outfits with layers.

Spring weather on the whole is pretty temperate in many places. It is generally not as cold as winter nor as hot as summer. On a perfect spring day, you and your guests should feel pretty comfortable at your wedding and during your reception.

Nevertheless, spring weather can be a tad unpredictable. Some years, the weather warms up more quickly than others.

Since you will be booking well in advance, you don’t have the luxury of changing your date at the last minute.

That means that you should plan attire that will be suitable a range of possible temperatures. The most effective way to do this is by wearing layers. Pick outfits that will be comfortable in warmer temperatures, and then layer jackets, shawls, etc. over top of them in case you end up with a chillier spring day.

3. Have shelter from rain.

The unpredictability of spring weather not only concerns temperatures. It also can involve precipitation.

We have all heard the saying “April showers bring May flowers.” April can be a particularly rainy month. But showers or even full days of rain can happen during any part of spring. Any given spring day also may alternate between sunny and rainy.

You should prepare a plan for what you will do if it rains during your outdoor wedding. One of the best solutions is to rent a large pop-up canopy tent which you can use for the ceremony, and/or the reception. You will need to figure out how many guests you will have so you can calculate the right size for the tent.

You can decorate a canopy tent to match the theme of your wedding. With some creativity and work, they can make for beautiful backdrops. And don’t forget that you can leave the sides open, so you will still be able to enjoy your outdoor surroundings.

Many companies that offer pop-up canopy tent rentals for events also can rent out chairs, tables, a stage, lighting and audio equipment, and other things you may need for your wedding day. Check to see what options are available.

4. Wear practical clothes.

The main thing you need to do to prepare for rain during a spring wedding is to have some shelter. We’ve taken care of that. One other consideration related to precipitation is that the ground could be wet.

In fact, damp ground could be mushy, making it easy to sink down into it. Sometimes it could even be very muddy.

For that reason, you should choose footwear that isn’t likely to sink into the ground. High heeled shoes with thin heels for example might be prone to sinking.

You also may want to avoid outfits with low hems, especially long bridal trains. While these may look beautiful and dramatic, if you have one dragging across muddy ground, it isn’t going to look pristine very long. If you get a dress with a train, choose one that is detachable, and still looks great without it. That way, if you do end up with a muddy day, you can remove it. You could just attach it for a few careful photos, and leave it off the rest of the time.

5. Serve seasonal foods.

One more idea to help you plan for your spring wedding is to structure your menu around seasonal foods. Look up what produce grows in your local area in springtime (well, the area where you want to have the wedding). See if you can make arrangements with a local caterer to use these seasonal local ingredients. Doing so may save you money. Planning your menu this way will also support the local economy, and add a dash of extra spring flavor to your event.

With Careful Planning, Your Spring Wedding Can Be a Success

Now you have some tips to help you plan a spring wedding. Be ready for the weather by dressing in layers, being practical, and investing in a pop-up canopy tent to shelter your guests. Choose a location and date for your wedding that makes the most of spring blooms for a stunning, romantic backdrop. And finally, consider ordering seasonal, local foods for your reception. Enjoy your special day and the memories that will last a lifetime.

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