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Lynnie
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Outdoor Ceremony or Outdoor Reception?

Lynnie, on June 4, 2019 at 11:43 AM

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If one part of your wedding had to be outside, which is more your style - an outdoor ceremony or an outdoor reception? Outdoor Ceremony? Photo from Bliss Events in San Diego, CA Or Outdoor Reception? Photo by Shaun Menary Photography, from Party Time Rentals in College Station, TX Next Question:...

If one part of your wedding had to be outside, which is more your style - an outdoor ceremony or an outdoor reception?


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Photo from Bliss Events in San Diego, CA

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Photo by Shaun Menary Photography, from Party Time Rentals in College Station, TX



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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
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    Neither. March in the midwest is not to be gambled with.
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  • Emily
    Super April 2020
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    I'd choose outdoor ceremony so we wouldn't have to deal with noise ordinances. We plan on having an outdoor ceremony, although April in New England is dicey. Our reception venue can have the ceremony inside, we'll just need to give them four days notice if that's what we decide to do.

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  • Lauren
    VIP February 2020
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    Neither! We're getting married in February so everything will be indoors. We originally planned on getting married in the fall and were going to have an outdoor ceremony & indoor reception but changed our venue when we changed seasons.

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  • Emilee
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    Outdoor ceremony inside reception so the bugs leave the food alone
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  • Pattie
    Expert June 2020
    Pattie ·
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    We are having both outside! We are having our event at the Firehouse Restaurant in Sacramento in their outdoor courtyard. The bar is inside but opens to the main area through huge wall sliders.

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  • Janiya
    Super June 2020
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    An outdoor ceremony is more my style than an outside reception. The ceremony is sweet, simple, not too long, and an outdoor ceremony helps with the feel of the beauty of coming together as one

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  • Sarah
    Expert September 2019
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    We booked our venue specifically for the outdoor ceremony space. Its a beautiful spaice under an old tree. The picture below doesn't do the space justice.
    The reception will be inside with option to go outside on the patio where we'll have a few game set up.

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  • Kelli
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    Kelli ·
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    Outdoor ceremony.
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  • Bradya
    Dedicated July 2020
    Bradya ·
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    I want a outside wedding
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  • MD
    Super July 2019
    MD ·
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    Outdoor ceremony! They can be so romantic. We had the option, but I'm not about to miserably sweating in July, and I'm sure not going to make everyone else sit outside either.

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  • Tamera
    Expert May 2020
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    Indoor ceremony since it will be in a church. Outdoor reception since it will be May, and hopefully nice weather!


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  • Jazmin
    Super April 2019
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    We had an outdoor ceremony and reception and it was great.

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  • K
    Expert February 2020
    Kristina ·
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    I would like an outdoor ceremony and reception, however northern NV weather will be the deciding factor the week of (its in Feb) Most likely it will be indoor though, which is okay, it will still look fabulous Smiley smile

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  • Marlena
    Expert June 2020
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    All of ours will be inside but I would choose an outdoor ceremony
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
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    Outdoor ceremony for sure! Outdoor reception only dependent on weather or climate control, and the bug situation. Guests who are hot, cold, wet or bitten will not be happy--no matter how delicious food & drinks!

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  • SraDeCarrillo
    Super August 2019
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    Our whole wedding is outside but, we have overhead coverage for the reception and ocean breezes to keep us comfy.

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  • Bryanna
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    Bryanna ·
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    All indoor. I live in Minnesota and our weather has a mind of it's own. In April it could be snowing, raining, windy, or just beautiful out. You never know.

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  • Terra
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    I'm avoiding outdoors entirely, but if I had to pick one it's definitely the ceremony.

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  • Jamie
    Expert May 2020
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    I definitely love the idea of both, but if I had to choose, I'd go with outdoor ceremony. I think planning an outdoor reception in the New England weather would just make my anxiety go through the roof no matter what season it is! We are actually having our ceremony outdoors and our reception indoors.

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  • Becca
    Devoted October 2019
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    Outdoor ceremony for sure. It takes the least amount of time but can also make some beautiful photos.
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