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Clíodhna
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Outdoor ceremony or reception?

Clíodhna, on October 1, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Community Conversations 138

If one part of your wedding day had to be outside, which do you choose? Would you rather have your wedding ceremony outdoors, or your reception? Photo from La Cour Venue McKinney, TX Photo by Deidre Lynn Photography in Peoria, IL Next Question: Party all day or dance the night away? Back to the...

If one part of your wedding day had to be outside, which do you choose?

Would you rather have your wedding ceremony outdoors, or your reception?


cfb_1295871.jpgPhoto from La Cour Venue McKinney, TX


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Photo by Deidre Lynn Photography in Peoria, IL



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138 Comments

  • C
    Super January 2020
    Cassie ·
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    Ceremony outdoors and reception indoors. That’s what we’re doing.
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  • Rachel
    Savvy May 2022
    Rachel ·
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    I would have rather have the ceremony outside. I’m still debating on if I want the whole wedding outside but I would definitely love the ceremony it be held outside.
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  • Heather
    Savvy August 2021
    Heather ·
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    Ceremony that's how my wedding is then the reception is in the barn
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  • Melissa
    Beginner November 2021
    Melissa ·
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    Preferable both but definitely ceremony
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  • J
    Savvy November 2020
    Jennifer ·
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    Neither, unless we're in a snow storm. If had to choose it would be based on length of time and temperature. I need cool to cold temperatures to function. If it is hotter outside, then our ceremony would be outside since the reception is longer. Outside normally produces better pictures, so there is the silver lining for dealing with heat.
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  • Kelisa
    Dedicated November 2020
    Kelisa ·
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    Ceremony!!!! The fact that there is any possibility of insects in my food, I'd never want my reception outside.

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  • S
    Savvy September 2020
    Stephane ·
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    Outdoor ceremony and indoor reception ❤
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  • Tamera
    Expert May 2020
    Tamera ·
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    Indoor ceremony and outdoor reception, which is what we're having. We both want to get married in our church. And we found a venue that is outdoor, with a large pavilion, that we love. It's a little unpredictable with the weather, but I'm hoping I won't have to worry!

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    Just Said Yes April 2021
    Foreman 5 ·
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    I would rather my Reception
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  • Heather
    Expert April 2020
    Heather ·
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    Ceremony since it's shorter

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  • K
    Beginner May 2021
    Katelyn ·
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    For sure the reception, there’s more room for dancing, guests, games(if you have any) etc.
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  • F
    Super April 2019
    Future Mrs. Polar Bear ·
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    Ceremony outdoors. One with nature.

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  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
    Sexypoodle ·
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    Outdoor Ceremony. It’s much easier to find a Plan B for ceremony than for a reception.
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  • Adrienne
    Savvy November 2020
    Adrienne ·
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    Ceremony! I really don't love eating outside haha

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  • Sarah
    Devoted April 2022
    Sarah ·
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    Outdoor ceremony, 100%. My dream venue is up in the redwood forests here in northern California. It gets cold at night here any time of year, so the reception will likely have to move inside no matter what. While both would be nice, it's way more important to me to actually get married under those beautiful trees than it is to party underneath them.

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  • Leah
    Savvy October 2020
    Leah ·
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    Outdoor. Barn!
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  • Jamie
    Expert May 2020
    Jamie ·
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    My ceremony is going to be outside, so I'd have to say ceremony! haha

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  • Christine
    Beginner January 2021
    Christine ·
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    Both parts of our wedding will be outdoors. We'll be having the ceremony on the beach, and then the reception will be at the house we're renting for our stay. It's a small group, so most of the time will likely be spent out on the lawn enjoying the weather.

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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
    Mandi ·
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    In a perfect world, why not both. In the midwest? Neither.
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  • Catherine
    VIP November 2019
    Catherine ·
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    Outside ceremony! - but getting super nervous about weather.

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