Garden Weddings
Ever attended a Garden Wedding? If so, you would have some idea of how memorable and personal they can be. There is a warmth and uniqueness that comes about from holding your wedding ceremony at your home, or in the tranquil settings of a beautiful public garden such as Arboretums or Botanical Gardens.
A Garden Wedding is a very intimate and personal event. It is a trend
that has derived from the need to seek out alternate options to lush and
expensive reception centers. Careful planning will help you achieve astounding
results, at a fraction of the cost of a formal wedding.
Here are a few brief points for consideration.
Site Plan
A pencil drawing of the proposed site will assist you with ideas on placement for additional services such as D.J., Caterer, Guest Seating, Lighting and Electrical Points, Bathroom Facilities. A good floor plan will be a major asset to planning your event. Keep it handy.
Ceremony Site
Does it require shelter form the weather – rain or shine. If it is a late evening ceremony, ensure that the sun will not be in your eyes. Melbourne weather is unpredictable. Ensure that the location can be moved if need be.
Guest Seating
Try to be considerate of your guests if you are not supplying seating. Elderly guests will appreciate chairs, regardless of the length of the ceremony.
Entrance Point
Always opt for a grand entrance for the bride and her attendants. Along the pathway to the altar, allow ample room for the bride and her escort to walk between the guests. Ensure you have removed obstacles that will not hinder or catch on the wedding gown. A red carpet runner always makes a statement.
Fact: Most garden or home weddings include the attendance of children… let the children play! As long as they are not unruly, and they don’t run off with the decorations, it will add to the charm of it all. A few simple play items will keep them amused during the ceremony. Garden and home weddings are very much a family event.
Here at The Wedding Zone we can assist you with all aspects
of organizing your special day:
Marquees - Flooring - Bar Facilities - Heating & Cooling - Decorating
- Seating Plans - Catering - Music - Toilet Facilities - Linen - Lightin
If you would like some assistance with your own ideas, please call us.
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