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Casey
Dedicated October 2018

Too cold for outdoor ceremony?

Casey, on October 12, 2018 at 12:09 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 12
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My wedding is this Sunday and we chose to have the ceremony outside, but if it rains or anything it will be moved inside where the reception is happening.
As of now tho, Sunday will be in the mid to high 50s with my ceremony starting at 4:30. Do you think that’s too chilly for it to be outside? I would really like to having it out there because it is on a lake with beautiful fall foliage all around. Plus my ceremony is only going to be about 15 mins

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Latest activity by Kristen, on October 12, 2018 at 11:13 AM
  • Kenisha
    Champion June 2019
    Kenisha ·
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    I don’t think that’s too cold.
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  • Kenisha
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    Kenisha ·
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    Even if it is, you could put out blankets.
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  • Caytlyn
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    Caytlyn ·
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    I think it’ll be fine. Your guests who get cold easily will know to dress appropriately, plus it’s only for a short time.
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    Devoted October 2018
    Emma ·
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    I'm not concerned about your guests. They will put on coats of they are cold before they leave the house. I'm concerned about your bridesmaids. It will be cold for them and for you if you're wearing strapless

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    Devoted November 2019
    Rachel ·
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    I get married in November and I’m from Texas so it’s going to be a hit or a miss on weather. Last year it was 75 degrees on Christmas. You can always add like a cute rustic bucket with a sign that says take one in case you get cold or something like that. But typically guests will dress accordingly
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  • C
    Super October 2018
    Cassandra ·
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    I asked the same question with the same high!! Haha love it 😁

    I don’t think it is too cold, where I am from, that is average for this time of year.

    The people generally suggested to make sure people knew it was going to be outside so they can dress for the occasion. But it’s only 20-30 minutes outside, so you should be okay!!
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  • DC Wife 10.27.18
    Master October 2018
    DC Wife 10.27.18 ·
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    Make sure your guests know so that they dress appropriately. Make sure your BP will be comfortable.

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  • Lisa
    Devoted October 2018
    Lisa ·
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    Can you put outdoor heaters up? My venue has them if it's cold, or have blankets or something that the guests could wrap around themselves for the short ceremony.

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  • Lady.ghoulica
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    Lady.ghoulica ·
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    Yes and no, it really depends upon the person. I would just have faith that your guests have enough sense to look at the weather and dress warmly, but it wouldn't hurt to bring a few blankets. Keep in mind that despite your ceremony is only 15 minutes, your guests will be outside waiting a lot longer than that.

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  • Mcskipper
    Master July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
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    Yeah, make sure your guests KNOW!
    I don’t have a “nice”/formal coat, so if I’m dressed up and think I’m just going from home to car to venue, I won’t bother to put on a coat, and would be very unpleasantly surprised to show up and be directed to outdoor seating.

    Its 60 and windy where I am right now and It definitely feels chilly out!
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  • MrsD
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    Mid to high 50s is the low or the high? If it was the low, I think it'd be okay if people knew it'd be outside so they could bring jackets. Especially for a 15 minute ceremony. Walmart has cute fleece blankets for pretty cheap too, you could offer a few?

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  • Kristen
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    Kristen ·
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    As long as your guests are aware that the ceremony is outside then they should know to dress appropriately.

    15 minutes isn't super long and I think they can make it.

    It also might be a cute idea to have a basket of blankets out. I know I would appreciate it. It's 56 degrees in NJ right now and I personally am freezing (and I'm not wearing a dress like I'd wear to a wedding).

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