How to Plan an Outdoor Summer Wedding

Summer is the most popular season for weddings. For this reason, these weddings require booking months in advance. They also require months of planning to make this day unforgettable and perfect for the bride. If you have dreamed of the perfect summer wedding, here are a few options to consider.

Step 1: Select the venue for the outdoor wedding. Potential selections include: the beach, parks, courtyards or a tented backyard.

Step 2: Select flowers and decorations for your wedding. Search the Internet for vendors in order to locate the best prices. Consider hiring a decorator to decorate your location.

Step 3: Choose the wedding dress and the bridesmaid dresses. The Internet has a wide selection of retailers who sell these dresses. Other options include catalog orders or visit a bridal boutique of your choice.

Step 4: Determine which caterer you will use for your wedding. If you have selected a hotel as your location, it is possible that catering is provided. Consult the hotel planner to determine if catering is already provided. Once you have made this selection, choose from menu options for the reception. Popular choices include: shrimp, steak and chicken.

Step 5: Select your wedding cake. It is possible to use your caterer to create your wedding cake. However, if you have a specific cake in mind it may be best to secure a baker who specializes in wedding cakes.

Step 6: Hire a band of your preference. Contact the booking agent for the band of your choice.

Step 7: Obtain a marriage license for the county where you are getting married.

Step 8: Plan the rehearsal dinner. Your caterer will prepare the meal if you make prior arrangements.