Wedding Reception Ideas for Outside Themes And Entertaining

Many couple choose to hold their wedding or wedding reception in the open air. An outdoor theme can be a great way to enjoy a scenic location and enables you to cut the cost of many aspects of decoration. So if you're planning to head outdoors, these wedding reception ideas can help you plan for the one unpredictable element that can affect any outdoor party: the weather!

Weather protection

You certainly won't want rain to spoil your carefully laid plans! So when holding a party outdoors, many couples opt to use a marquee or tent in which to house the reception. And when you are looking to rent a gazebo or weather tent for your wedding the choices can vary greatly. You need to seek out the best rental deals for your budget -- it pays to shop around.

Some places rent by the day, some rent by the hour and some only rent by the week. The prices can also go up or down based on the tent's size, and whether you need to have it installed or you are doing it yourself.

You should be aware that some companies will insist upon erecting and dismantling the tent, marquee or gazebo themselves. If the price is too high for you, get some estimates from another company.

You can also choose to use a do-it-yourself tent that can be created using tarpaulins. Tarps come in many different colors and can be found in different sizes at any home improvement store.

When you do it yourself, you will pay for it once, but you can use it for years during barbecues, cook-outs etc. It's another way to get cheaper weather protection for your back yard.

Finally, you can opt to buy any number of those tents that do not use mosquito mesh or have removable mosquito mesh. These usually stand on their own and are easy to set up. The best part about buying them is that you will have one handy whenever you need it. Some of them withstand a variety of weather conditions and can stay up for much of the year. They can be a good investment if you entertain in the yard often, or just like to sit outside during the nicer weather.

Renting Tables and Chairs

If you choose to rent tables and chairs, you can often get good deals when you go through a church or charity for the rental. They will often be willing to give you a hand.

If you find that renting chairs and tables is too expensive you can just set up a table to hold the food outside and ask everyone to bring a folding chair with them if they can.

An outside theme is a great way to save a lot of money on your reception. An outdoor reception is fun for guests as well as for the wedding couple. And if you hold the event in your own backyard, you know that you'll be in a comfortable place!

Stuck for ideas for your wedding? Take a look at these suggestions on Your Choice Of A Wedding Theme .

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