Now that you’re engaged, you’re probably starting to think about where you’ll have your wedding. Choosing to have your wedding ceremony and reception indoors or outdoors can mean a lot of considerations. So Marco Island Weddings have created this list of seven things to think about before you decide: indoor or outdoor (or maybe a little of each!). Take a look at some aspects of indoor and outdoor weddings you should think about as you move forward with planning your special day.
Outdoor Floral Installations
If you’re planning to have an outdoor wedding, it’s important to include flowers and colors that go with your wedding decor. Floral installations are big right now, and it’s easy to see why. They add the color and flowers you want to your wedding, all in one amazing spot. These artistic structures covered in the flowers of your choice are a great way to welcome guests to your wedding ceremony or reception, define space that might otherwise be difficult to see, and create a beautiful backdrop for photo ops!
Outdoor Floral Arches
Most outdoor weddings are in need of an altar, but when you include a trellis or floral archway at the centerpoint of your ceremony, those problems are solved. Guests will have a focal point and know where to address their attention, and a trellis or archway can be a perfect framework for floral decor. Add your wedding flowers or other greenery for a fresh, tailored look.
Outdoor Seating and Floral Decor
Seating will also be a specific decision for an outdoor wedding. While you can choose to include seating appropriate for your style (chairs, benches, or even hay bales for rustic barn-style weddings!), it’s okay to customize them even further. Add stems of fresh flowers, a tropical ti leaf or fern, or a dried floral arrangement to chairs to further promote your wedding’s style.
Outdoor Aisle Floral Borders
In an outdoor wedding, defining your center aisle can be more difficult than it sounds. To help with this, use flowers or plants consistent with your theme to highlight the pathway. Line your walkway with pots of succulents in varying sizes, place stately urns filled with your wedding flowers along the way, or scatter individual petals in a creative pattern for a magical fairy tale look.
Indoor Flower Walls
When hosting an indoor wedding ceremony or reception, you may feel limited by the four walls around you. But you can use these walls to showcase your style, with decor details like a flower wall. Whether you choose to have your flower wall covered with blooms or lightly decorated with strings of flowers and greenery, a floral wall is a beautiful way to add color, style, and beauty to your indoor wedding.
Indoor Hanging Installations
Surrounding yourself with flowers, even from above, is a beautiful way to utilize all of your space creatively. Hanging installations can include a giant piece featuring all of your wedding flowers and colors, or several smaller pieces scattered from the ceiling throughout your ceremony or reception space. This option gives your guests the feeling of being ensconced with flowers and beauty on all sides, even from above.
Indoor Traditional Flowers
There’s always a place for tradition in weddings, and sometimes it’s very appropriate to include at least a few traditional elements. Floral centerpieces, floral displays included on the food and drink tables, the DJ’s stand, and in every restroom are great ways to tie the entire event together in one stylish, flowing look. Use the bridal bouquets in the reception space for even more continuity between the ceremony and reception.
Whether you choose to have an indoor or outdoor wedding, you can style your special day however you like, and flowers are a great way to do this. Stay consistent with colors and varieties of flowers, then let your imagination take you wherever you like. For more great ideas about how to decide between indoor or outdoor weddings, talk to the wedding experts at Marco Island Weddings. We’re here to help you make the best choices for your most beautiful day.