-Degree outside wedding ? Leap year2020

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I’m getting married on Leap Day in Alabama, and there was no way I was having the ceremony outdoors. Lol It could be 75 or it could be 20 degrees in February here, but I hate the cold and wasn’t risking standing outside in a strapless dress for 30 minutes!

Yeah that sounds cold. As a guest, I’d arrive for the reception only.

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Oh, they surely will. Good luck.

View Quoted Comment Well, you asked for advice so I’m not sure what you were expecting. People aren’t just going to agree with you if they think it’s a bad idea if you asked for advice. Not sure why you asked the question if you didn’t want feedback

What kind of Wedding are you wanting

So from my understanding this is a very intimate family only ceremony outdoors, and the whole guest list is going to be invited for the inside reception? And there will be a big "bonfire" at the ceremony to keep people warm? If the ceremony is going to be very short, I would also provide blankets and hand warmers and you should be okay for a very short ceremony! I would also let guests know they can wear warm boots, etc. outside and put on nicer dress shoes for the reception. I know here in Ohio, the weather is unpredictable, so some people may skip the ceremony if it is going to be frigid! Good luck!!

Also, to add if it is going to be under 30 degrees, I would definitely have it inside!

I wouldn’t go as far as saying you’re crazy but it’s going to be COLD. I know it sounds like a great idea and it’s “all your fiancé wanted” but you really need to put some major thought into this. Are any of your close relatives you’re asking to the ceremony elderly or will they have young children or do they have health issues? It might be great for you and your fiancé in fur but don’t forget about your guests who will arrive a little earlier to be seated and have to wait for the ceremony to end. I would also be a little upset as a guest that I was invited to only the reception and not the vows/ceremony. That’s just my opinion though.

I’m not from Minnesota, but spent last winter there. (My fiancé has lived in Minneapolis since April of last year so I’ve spent a good amount of time there.) This past February had 46 inches of snow as well as the wonderful -50° weather. I know the weather isn’t always that bad, but it’s hard to be outside for long. So yeah a bit crazy. But if it works for you, do it! You want to have something to remember that you are happy with.

Just for the ceremony seems fine as long as it's short and sweet. I just saw photos from an outdoor December ceremony here in VT and it was snowing! They gave each guest a blanket and the pictures were just amazing.

If it is to cold to do the ceremony outside you could always do all of it inside and then do pictures outside. Other wise I think the giant bonfire is an awesome idea!

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Except if it happens to be the -50 windchill that's been experienced there the last couple years!?!? I live in Chicago and when it got that cold earlier this year I didn't even step foot outside my door because my hour commute waiting for trains and buses was not worth the risk of frostbite. That can be serious and happen so fast when it gets that cold.

Minnesotan here! Yes, it’s going to be incredibly cold in February. It can drop to -15, and the wind chill is no joke.


That being said, it sounds like you have plans to deal with it. Just remember to layer up, and make sure your wedding party and guest are aware that they need to do so.
It might be fun to give out hand/boot warmers to guests. Make sure to have some extra winter wear on hand in case someone forgets something.
I love your concept and I think it will be a blast!