Planning an outdoor wedding

Q: How do I start in planning a wedding outdoors?

A: Planning an outdoor wedding involves many details and can sometimes be more complex than an indoor event. The first thing you'll want to do is reserve a tent. This usually entails signing a contract and leaving at least a 25% deposit. The next thing to do would be to secure all the rental items. Remember, you'll need to rent chairs, tables, cutlery, plates, etc. Then, keep in mind that event insurance is probably a good idea. You'll need to secure a caterer, etc. When you contact the tent company, they will walk you through the essentials and will likely bring many details to the table that will require some extra thought. After the tent company, rentals and caterer are sorted out, everything will begin to naturally fall into place. One thing you may want to keep in mind is washroom availability. If your wedding is going to be held outdoors, you'll have to think about accessibility of washrooms and you may have to consider renting portable washrooms for the day.