Hi everyone,
My FI
and I are thinking of an outdoors wedding, possibly at a park. Has anyone done this? Here's a couple things I've been wondering... First, is it possible b/c there seem to be a lot of restrictions. The website for parks in my area say NO amplified music and NO canopies. Well, I need both b/c I want music and I want a tent in case of rain for the reception. So does that mean I just can't have it there?
Another issue for parks in my area is that they don't give permits until April.
We're thinking of a Sept. wedding and I would hate to wait that long.
Then there's other issues.
What if it's a park w/no bathrooms in the area? Again, can I not have it there or is there some sort of solution? Those portable bathrooms seem gross!
How will people feel about walking around on grass during the reception w/heels on? Would people feel weird about that? Could we not have dancing then b/c how does one dance on the grass?
Now, we are thinking a daytime wedding and a big dance floor isn't needed since that's not the thing we're going for, but still, there will be at least some dancing...bride and groom dance, other traditional dances, etc..
What do you guys think? Any other concerns I should have about this idea? Part of the reasoning is that some parks are so pretty and soooo inexpensive and I know our budget will be limited.
Thanks!!
ETA: Sorry, forgot about this before. Now this might be a really silly question but I'm clueless about this stuff, if you gals haven't already figured that out! What about the food? Can you have a whole meal catered w/no kitchen or area to prepare? Where is the food prepared? I feel like this must be possible but have yet to find someone who knows the answer.
My FI


Another issue for parks in my area is that they don't give permits until April.

Then there's other issues.
What if it's a park w/no bathrooms in the area? Again, can I not have it there or is there some sort of solution? Those portable bathrooms seem gross!
How will people feel about walking around on grass during the reception w/heels on? Would people feel weird about that? Could we not have dancing then b/c how does one dance on the grass?
Now, we are thinking a daytime wedding and a big dance floor isn't needed since that's not the thing we're going for, but still, there will be at least some dancing...bride and groom dance, other traditional dances, etc..
What do you guys think? Any other concerns I should have about this idea? Part of the reasoning is that some parks are so pretty and soooo inexpensive and I know our budget will be limited.
Thanks!!
ETA: Sorry, forgot about this before. Now this might be a really silly question but I'm clueless about this stuff, if you gals haven't already figured that out! What about the food? Can you have a whole meal catered w/no kitchen or area to prepare? Where is the food prepared? I feel like this must be possible but have yet to find someone who knows the answer.