Take Your Engagement Pictures Somewhere Beautiful

Taking your engagement photos is one of the most exciting parts of the engagement stage. In the haze of wedding preparations and planning, it is nice to take the time out to document your love and take pictures together. The outdoors is the perfect place to take these photos, even if you are having an indoor wedding. Nature always provides a beautiful backdrop for your pictures.
One of my favorite locations for an engagement picture is an arbor swing set, especially if there are flowers growing up the trellis. The swing provides the perfect spot for you and your fiancée to cuddle up, and the flowers are a beautiful compliment to your beautiful, happy smiles.
Another good place to take these pictures is in front of a fountain. Fountains exhibit the splendor of water in an incredibly elegant way. They make a great backdrop for any engagement photo.
These are just a few places you can take engagement photos. I recommend that you select a location with many different outdoor backdrop options for your session. One of the best places is a park that has many different features to choose from, so you can get a variety of locations in your shoot.

Make Serving Drinks Simple

If you are having an outdoor wedding, how to handle your open bar can be a difficult problem to solve. You will either have to rent or purchase an outdoor bar of some sort. I highly recommend using a trolley bar at your reception.
First and foremost, trolley bars are cheaper than regular, standing outdoor bars. You are already spending so much money on your wedding, that I’m sure you will want to be as cost-effective as possible.
Trolley bars are also completely portable and convenient. You can have your bartender wheel it around to your guests, so they feel completely waited on and don’t have to walk over to the bar to get their drinks. Although these carts are smaller, they still have plenty of room for many different types of drinks, or for hors d'oeuvres as well.
If you really feel like going all out; try having a stationary bar and a trolley bar. One bartender will work at the main bar so that guests can go get drinks exactly went they want them. Then, the trolley bar will be an extra touch, adding further elegance and extravagance to your reception.

Fountains Make Your Wedding a Splash

Every girl dreams that her wedding will be the perfect day. She also wants her friends and family to have a blast, and to remember her wedding forever. Make your wedding stand out in your guests’ memories by incorporating outdoor patio fountains into your ceremony or reception.

When it comes to materials, there are many different options from which to choose. Some of the most popular garden water fountains are made from stone. Stone holds up well in the weather, so it can handle both sun and rain. Slate is especially in style right now, especially in more modern fountains that use boxes to hold the water. There are two major disadvantages to stone. One is that stone can be very expensive, especially marble fountains. The second drawback is that stone is very heavy, so it is difficult to move if you decide to relocate your fountain.
Recently, glass is becoming an increasingly popular material to use in garden fountains. Often, a sheet of glass is mounted in a frame of some other material, usually metal. The water is then fed through the fountain so that it cascades down the glass. These fountains work in several different ways, and you can find glass fountains in wall form as well.
A fountain can make your wedding original and elegant. If you want your wedding to be memorable and unique, I recommend outdoor patio fountains.

Keeping Organized

As your wedding day approaches, it can be tough to keep all your hair accessories, shoes, jewelry and other such items separated and organized. You definitely want to keep them safe and distinct from your every day items as well. Personally, I am terrible at organization, and need all the help I can get! Luckily, I discovered cedar wood closet storage to keep everything in its place.
These closet organizers are stackable, so you can mix and match in order to have all the storage that you need. They come in all shapes and sizes, so you can design the custom storage system that best fits your closet. The organizers come partially assembled, and it only takes a few minutes to put them together and stick in your closet. Then, let the closet transformation begin!
Another benefit of these storage units is the freshness they provide. The aromatic scent of eastern red cedar is known as “nature’s all natural air freshener.” This odor repels insects and keeps the contents of your drawers fresh and clean, without having to use mothballs or other such terrible smelling solutions.
With all the items you are going to collect as your big day approaches, you will definitely need some closet storage. I recommend a set where you can mix and match to your personal needs.

Here's to Hoping!

So you’ve dreamed your whole life of having the perfect outdoor wedding. But, the right man is yet to come along and sweep you off your feet. Or, you’re in a serious relationship, but he seems to be dragging his feet when it comes to proposing. Maybe you’re lucky enough to be engaged, but the date is still a long way off. Don’t let any of this discourage you; instead, start working towards your dream wedding right now!
Imagine getting married in your beautiful backyard under a thick, lush, gorgeous canopy of flowers! But if you wait until your big day is just around the corner, you won’t have enough time to grow enough flowers to satisfy your craving for romance and beauty on your wedding day.
So why not start growing now? Purchase a trellis or garden pergola kit, pick out the flowers you want, and plant to your heart’s content! This way, you’ll be ready if the man of your dreams just appears out of nowhere. Plus, a gorgeous trellis of flowers can be enjoyed no matter what day it is. Even if you don’t end up using it in your wedding, it will be a beautiful addition to your backyard and maintaining and growing your flowers is an entertaining pastime. Still, keep your fingers crossed, and hopefully you will get to say “I do” under your homegrown flowers some day soon!

Outdoor Garden Lanterns Create the Perfect Ambiance for your Outside Wedding

I am and have always been a huge fan of outdoor weddings. I think that the beauty of nature compliments a gorgeous ceremony like nothing else can. However, even nature needs a little help sometimes. Decorating your wedding space with outdoor garden lanterns can help to create the ideal mood for your wedding. And, if you have an outdoor reception, these lamps will provide the necessary light for the party to continue well into the night. However, it won’t be the harsh, artificial light of light bulbs but the warm, romantic and natural illumination of candlelight.
Clearly, choosing to have an outdoor wedding says something about who you are and what you want. You went for the simple elegance of nature over the extravagant luxury of a lavishly beautiful indoor location. You clearly want your wedding to be an expression of your love in a beautiful place. And of course, your wedding day should be absolutely perfect. Using outdoor garden lamps just allows your wedding to be focused on the exquisiteness of nature and the beauty of your love and commitment. Many lamps are even decorated with shapes from nature, such as leaves or flowers. In an outdoor wedding, everything should be natural, just like your love. How romantic is that?