Do i have to inform my guests that my wedding ceremony is outside?

I dont think it’s necessary unless it’s on a beach as heels and sand are natural enemies.

I think a prepared guest is a happy guest — so I think making note of the location is never a bad idea. For example, if I knew I’d be outside for a ceremony in the summer, I’d make sure to put on sunscreen and bring sunglasses. It’s not strictly necessary but it certainly can’t hurt.

Yes!! I got married 4 weeks ago in Florida and had planned to have my wedding on a deck overlooking the beach. The weather can be so iffy (hot one day, rain the next, then cold the following day) so I notified our guests that the ceremony would be outdoors so they could prepare to dress accordingly. I would recommend telling them.

It couldn’t hurt to let them know. If it was me, I’d be so appreciative if you took the time to let me know...

"outdoor ceremony followed by inside reception" if you didn't already send out the RSVPs

We included it on our website, because we wanted to make sure that people would have appropriate shoes.

Unless there is bad weather (rain/snow/intense heat/cold) or the ground is uneven (calling for chunky heels instead of stilettos), you don't need to say anything. Your attire is going to be the same indoors or outdoors.

I don't think it is necessary unless it is going to be extremely cold/hot or they will have to walk through uneven ground like grass, sand, stones, etc. I know I wore heels to an outdoor wedding that I didn't realize was taking place in grass and sunk into the grass immediately. Luckily, I had flip flops in the car so I quickly changed otherwise I wouldn't have been able to walk.

I do think it helps people to plan accordingly. August tends to be the hottest month of the year. I also think it may ease some people's minds, during Covid, to know it's outdoors. It doesn't have to be on your invitations but perhaps your website.

I would, so they know how to dress!

I think it’s a good idea! We added a little blurb on a ceremony and reception page of our website that says

Both our wedding ceremony and reception will be held at Emerald at Queensridge. The ceremony is outdoors in the venue's elegant court yard and the reception will be inside the venue's grand ballroom.

Yes, absolutely! I would include this info on your wedding website. Guests need to know how to dress. For me personally, an outdoor ceremony (even for just 30 minutes) would potentially impact my attire, hair style, choice of shoes, etc.

I think you should inform them. Idk where you are having the wedding but in my area the weather could change your mind on outfit

I let mine know just so they could prepare for it like sunblock, attire, etc

Yes you definitely need to inform guests if your ceremony will be outdoors. This affects what they will wear

Yes please tell them! Giving guests more info is always better. Then they can plan accordingly for weather, shoewear, bugspray or sunscreen, sunglasses, etc

Hello! My ceremony will be outside in November so I plan on putting on my invitation "Please dress warm for a brief ceremony on the patio followed by cocktails in the garden" or something along those lines. If you think there could possibly be any discomfort in some way (guests wearing heels and having to walk on grass, if it will be cold outside, or very hot) from a guest not dressing appropriately to be outside then it might be good to include in some way that they will be outside for a portion of the day.

As a guest, my attire (semi formal Sunday by default) has been the same whether indoors or outdoors. Consulting the local weather (sprinkles vs sun) is a given as well as a glance online to see what the venue looks like for appropriate shoes.. Most guests have attended outdoorevents, weddings or otherwise, and don't need their hands held. If it wasn't a wedding, with the same info (location only) people would not have an issue of dressing appropriately for the weather/season, not requiring to know ahead of time if it is indoors or outdoors.

I think that *especially nowadays* giving guests more information allows them to make fully informed decisions and shows courtesy for their comfort.

I informed my guest so they could dress appropriately and not be surprised