Essential Outdoor Wedding Decorations

Published under Wedding Decoration
When having an outdoor wedding, Mother Nature provides much of the decorations. Everything from the cool ocean breeze, blooming flowers and natural foliage, various types of trees, warm bright afternoon sun, and beautiful sunsets. Mother Nature is not only beautiful, but she can be very unpredictable. This is why it is extremely important to plan outdoor wedding decorations well in advance to minimize the effects of sudden weather changes.

Arch
A beautiful wedding arch not only provides a focal point for your wedding, but it can be easily decorated to match any wedding theme. An arch decorated with flowers and vines can be a wonderful backdrop for wedding photos..

Large Decorations
Many couples choose to use pillars, trellises, or potted topiaries. These can add even more beauty to an outdoor wedding, as well as compliment the arch while carrying on the theme of the wedding. Should the weather turn unfavorable, the arch, pillars, trellises, and potted plants can easily be moved indoors and become instant decorations for any room. And when the wedding day has passed, these items can also be used in a home garden as a reminder of that special day.

Tent
In the event of hot and sunny, rainy, or windy days, many couples incorporate the use of a tent into their outdoor wedding decorations so that the wedding party and guests are shielded from the elements. Tents can be decorated in numerous ways. Ugly tent poles can be decorated with fabric, greenery, flowers and vines. Hanging plants can be hung from the corners. A large light or lantern can be decorated with flowers, foliage, or ribbons and hung from the center of the tent. Various potted plants can be placed along the outside of the tent or various spots within the tent.

Torches and Lighting
Tiki torches or citronella torches not only provide a bit of light and romance, they also work well as an insect repellant. There is also the option to use various types of lanterns and candles that not only work to repel insects, but also provide much needed light for an early evening or nighttime wedding. Lanterns and candles can be decorated with ribbon, flowers, greenery or vines to carry on the wedding theme.

Fans and Heaters
For hot days, some couples choose to use fans that are set-up at different areas to help keep the guests cool. On cooler days or for evening weddings, some couples use patio heaters to fight off the chill and keep guests comfortable. One thing to consider is renting a generator should the outdoor wedding location not have electricity easily available.

Small Touches
Adding in the smallest of detail, such as decorating guest chairs with a ribbon, bow, flowers, or greenery can enhance the beauty of existing outdoor wedding decorations and is an easy way to continue the wedding theme.