Photo (above, from left to right): Event hall: Leon Events – Photographer: LUX Visual Storytellers / Event hall: Château St. Gerlach – Photographer: Guy Houben / Tent: Stretched – Photographer: Studio Jpo
Welcome sign
Welcome your guests to your party with a big sign. Consider a wooden board with your names elegantly engraved for a bohemian look or have a board with a chalk drawing made. Is your party taking place all over the venue? Then also consider a signpost that points your guests to the most important things, such as toilets, cloakroom and buffet.
Enter: the marquee
Great in your own garden or on location: a nice marquee. Not only will it keep your guests dry in a downpour - an eye-catching marquee is also a statement piece. The possibilities are truly endless. These top suppliers are sure to have what you are looking for! Several smaller tents are also a nice option for those who like an eclectic atmosphere.
Romance at its best
A ceremony under the open sky? A beautiful backdrop or gazebo promises the ultimate in romance! Dress the backdrop, arch or gazebo with flowers to match your bridal bouquet or choose beautiful white ribbons. Complete the picture by adding a matching carpet.
Provide a floor
A lawn and high heels: not exactly the best combination! Even when it rains or the ground is uneven, a wooden floor is a good solution. It protects your guests' feet and creates a cosy atmosphere.
Dog of Honour
Do you like to involve your dearest four-legged friend in your wedding day? With an outdoor wedding party, this poses no problem at all! Your best friend can be the ring bearer or steal the show wearing a cute wedding suit. Of course, take your dog's character into account and provide someone to look after him or her in the late hours.
Gourmet dining
Long tables create a very cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Moreover, the Burgundian look lends itself perfectly to an elaborate feast with several courses. To keep up with the latest trends, you can opt for a walking dinner, sharing dishes or a wedding barbecue!
Warmth, literally and figuratively
Even on a summer evening it can cool down quickly. To make sure your guests don't get cold, you can provide fire baskets. Fleece blankets in your theme colours or with your initials are also nice and cosy. Top it all off with cosy garlands of lights.
Goodies
You'd rather not associate burnt shoulders and itchy mosquito bites with your wedding party. ;-) That is why it is nice to place baskets in which you provide sun cream and mosquito spray for your guests.
In addition, there are also some practical matters that are best tackled as soon as possible:
Toilets
Check whether there are enough toilets available for your guests. If not, it is best to hire a portable toilet.
Electricity
Make sure you check whether you have sufficient electricity available at your location. Possibly provide an extra generator - your tent hire company will know what to do!
Inform neighbours
Are you getting married in your own garden? Then it is a good idea to inform your neighbours about your party. That way they can prepare for any noise pollution.
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