Things to Consider When Having an Outdoor Ceremony

When many couples think about getting married in Hawaii a beautiful beach front ceremony or one nestled in the gorgeous green mountains are typically the first visions to come to mind! Saying your vows to your best friend in an outdoor ceremony in the islands of Hawaii can be truly dreamy but with even the most dreamiest things, there are also things to be aware of! We’ll be covering a few things to consider when having an outdoor ceremony in Hawaii! 

Photography: Kai Photo | Venue: Koolau Ballrooms

Weather

One of the biggest things to consider when having an outdoor ceremony is the weather! Unfortunately even in Hawaii where our weather is pretty lovely year round, there are days and even moments that don’t have the best weather. The trade winds, although nice and breezy, can blow your veil around, and the passing showers could sprinkle you and your guests during the ceremony!

However, in Hawaii rain is a blessing on your wedding day so it actually may be a nice little touch to your special occasion! :-)

Depending on the severity of the weather your wedding may get delayed. And of course even on a beautiful sunny day the humidity and brightness of the sun are things to consider if you’ll be okay with possibly experiencing on your special day! 

Photography: Michele C Photo

Ground

Along the same vein as weather, as you’ll be outside the ground condition that you’ll walk on could vary. If the grass is damp, your white dress could pick up some mud and grass stains. You should also think about the type of shoes you’ll be wearing, stilettos though stunning to look at, you may sink into the grass when walking down the aisle. So if you’ll be walking on grass whether it’s damp or dry, we recommend wearing footwear that’s a bit flatter such as wedges or flats to prevent sinking! 

Exit Items

We often see couples recess down the aisle with a celebration! There are many different items that can be used for a wedding exit, such as bubbles, flower petals, paper planes, and many more but they may not all be items that your outdoor venue will approve of. For example, confetti or rice though popular wedding exit items are not typically allowed at outdoor ceremonies as the confetti cannot be easily removed from the grassy site and uncooked rice if consumed by animals can be quite harmful. Though a wedding exit is a fun little celebration to do after saying “I do” a ceremony outdoors will affect what your guests can toss on to you! 

Animals/insects

Unwanted guests such as animals and insects may unfortunately make an appearance on your big day. Animals, mainly birds, and insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and bees could fly around your ceremony. Though we don’t see these creatures flying around too often it’s just something to consider when having an outdoor ceremony! 

Bystanders

Another kind of unwanted guests are strangers that could be walking around or behind your ceremony site. Depending on your ceremony venue there may be bystanders that you unfortunately don’t have control of, who could end up being near your celebration. Though the majority are polite and supportive, if your ceremony venue is open to the public you should consider how comfortable you are with the idea of strangers witnessing your ceremony! 

Photography: Derek Wong Photography | Venue: Kahala Resort

These are a few things to consider that we hope will help to prepare you for some of the things that come with an outdoor ceremony but we definitely don’t want it to discourage you from having one! An outdoor ceremony in Hawaii makes for a truly beautiful wedding celebration! :-)

If you’re still not sure if you would like an outdoor or indoor ceremony check out our 5 part blog covering these pros and cons below!


XOXOXO

(A Perfect Day)

A Perfect Day Hawaii, Wedding Planner, Hawaii Wedding Planner, Hawaii Weddings www.APerfectDayHawaii.com 

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