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Madalyn
Just Said Yes May 2020

Outdoor or Indoor Ceremony?

Madalyn, on August 1, 2019 at 12:27 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 21
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I am really struggling with the decision of choosing where to have our ceremony. I have always wanted it outdoors and having been imagining it that way this whole planning process but now I am thinking we should get married inside because there are way more cons for having it outside than there are pros.
Cons:
-Southeast Georgia in May= HOT!
-Bugs
-Could rain?? I have looked at past weather patterns for our date and I dont believe it will rain but thats my FH’s only concern
-Paying $2 per chair
-No where to plug in sound equipment/idk how to play ceremony music
-I have no where to hide and come out from
-Public area and there may or may not be a group getting off of a ferry at that time (6pm)
-Photographer uses natural lighting

Obviously it seems like I should just have the ceremony inside (and the church we have picked is beautiful with tons of natural light coming in) and we will still take pictures with family and first look in the spot we would have had the ceremony but its not how Ive pictured it and it makes me kind of upset to choose that! Please tell me what I should do or send lovely natural lighted ceremony pictures from inside to calm me down lol

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Latest activity by Izzykern, on August 29, 2019 at 6:58 PM
  • Madalyn
    Just Said Yes May 2020
    Madalyn ·
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    I forgot to mention that our reception is inside at a golf course clubhouse, and the outdoors spot we originally wanted the ceremony is on the waterfront where my FH and I have always hung out especially in the beginning of our relationship so it’s very special to us!
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    Welcome to WW! I also live in the Southeast, so I know how hot it can get down here!

    I think your best option is to have the ceremony inside. Indoors would work better because you're likely going to sweat buckets outdoors. Plus, your guests will appreciate not having to sit in the heat and get bitten by mosquitos!

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I would go with an indoor ceremony. There's too many variables that would need to come together for an outdoor ceremony and I think it's going to end up being more stress than it's worth. Indoor ceremonies can be just as beautiful as outdoor. I understand that it wasn't your original vision (we wanted an outdoor ceremony, but we're getting married at the end of November) but the most important part of that vision is that you're marrying the love of your life, no matter where it takes place!

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Outdoor sounds so scenic based on what you said about the waterfront. I wanted outdoor ceremony too and living in southern California with a June wedding meant sun sun sun and you are absolutely correct about all those con factors. But I still went with outdoor aha because for me it was cheaper but you're right - less convenient that's for sure. I also had to rent chairs and figure out our own AV system. Our parents were also worried about too much sun and not enough shade as well. Perhaps if you do your wedding at a later time of the day it could work out? For instance my ceremony was at 5p and so by then it was a lot cooler.
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  • A
    Devoted September 2020
    Anna ·
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    Indoor! I am not worrying about Mother Nature on my wedding day
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  • Madalyn
    Just Said Yes May 2020
    Madalyn ·
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    I know it is, its just so hard to say yes to! Thanks for the reply!
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
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    No problem! Us Southern brides have to stick together!

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  • Madalyn
    Just Said Yes May 2020
    Madalyn ·
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    You're right! I think I just love the idea of a big open sky rather than a ceiling lol. Thanks!
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  • Madalyn
    Just Said Yes May 2020
    Madalyn ·
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    It is beautiful! Just the thought of all the inconvenience makes me stress about it which is why I think I should just choose the church to make everything easier.
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  • Courtney
    Master December 2019
    Courtney ·
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    I would go with an indoor ceremony, there's too many variables. Your guests can always make their way outside during the reception to enjoy the nice weather.

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  • MOB So Cal
    January 2019
    MOB So Cal ·
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    We're in So Cal, and daughter definitely preferred an outdoor ceremony, but she only considered venues that could do a gorgeous outdoor wedding AND had an ironclad "plan B." Her wedding was in January, and the historical average weather for her date/location was sunny and 65-72, but we had a CRAZY wet winter this year and it rained hard Sunday thru Thursday of the wedding week. They completely lucked out and had a gorgeous day -- it was sunny and 78 at ceremony time -- BUT it POURED on the five Saturdays following their date. Unless you want to make yourselves completely crazy-stressed, I'd only plan an outdoor ceremony in a location where there is a good indoor option. Daughter could have given the word to move her ceremony up to an hour before the scheduled start time and the venue would have made it perfect either way. Good luck! Smiley heart

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  • Florida Marlins
    Expert October 2017
    Florida Marlins ·
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    I had an outdoor ceremony, however we are in MN in the fall and we had a plan b plus our ceremony was ten minutes long. Please don't make your guests stand in the hot sun - we just attended an outdoor wedding last weekend and it was 92 and very humid. I am so glad I had a golf umbrella in my car.

    I say this with love but if don't want to spring $2 per chair, have it inside. Guests need to sit. Also, don't pay attention to historical weather temps, they will change!

    Best wishes!

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  • Kelly
    Super October 2019
    Kelly ·
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    We are "hopefully" having an outdoor ceremony. It is also on a golf course. However if the weather is bad it will be moved indoor (which they have plenty of room for), but fingers cross it stays nice.

    Do you have a to make a decision now, or can decide when you get closer and see how the weather is?

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  • L
    Lady ·
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    I have never been to an outdoor wedding that was comfortable. They have always been far too hot, buggy, and sunny. Have beautiful pictures taken outdoors and the ceremony inside to keep all your guests as comfortable as possible.

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  • Allaura
    Devoted April 2021
    Allaura ·
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    Girl I'm in the same spot! I've been picturing my whole day this whole time outdoors. And both places I'm considering will have nice weather in April. The indoor venue is nice but it's just not what I pictured. The outdoor space is nice and what I pictured but more expensive. I think though if you know it's not going to be nice outside during that time I'd go with an indoor and then bring in flowers and things that will highlight the natural lighting.

    Good luck though!!

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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
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    I used to think I wanted an outdoor ceremony, but no matter what season, I always thought about things that could go wrong. You can't go wrong with a wedding indoors, that's for sure!

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  • K
    Devoted August 2019
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    At first I was really set on outdoor ceremony, indoor reception. And that was mainly when we wanted fall, but ended choosing August, which South Carolina gets super hot as well. We did end up choosing a venue that's outdoor/indoor and planned on outdoor ceremony still...until they built a little chapel onsite and fell in love with it. And now that we did decide to do the chapel and indoor, I'm honestly a little relieved and much happier with that choice. I don't have to worry about the grass or the weather and that's been a real stress reliever, especially now that it's getting so close!

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  • Ivy ORP
    VIP October 2019
    Ivy ORP ·
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    Indoors is always the safest bet. A beautiful indoor location with big windows and natural light is so classic and beautiful. If you plan to still take pictures at the outdoor location you could make it special by sharing private vows, praying together if you're religious, or exchanging a small token to give you that moment you are dreaming of.

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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    You can take your photos at the beautiful spot and have the ceremony indoors at the nice church. Cocktail hour is designed to give you time to do these types of things.
    Also if you haven't had engagement photos taken yet you could do those at the outdoor place.
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  • Mrs. Bubba
    VIP September 2019
    Mrs. Bubba ·
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    IMO: Inside is always best.

    A Plan B is not required for that.

    You can take pictures at the special place.

    Congratulations!
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