Are you set to get married in the summer of 2025? Or are you planning for the wedding to take place in 2026?
Either way, you will be looking for a venue to host the wedding and the reception. Rather than opt for the town hall and the local community hall for the reception, why not opt for something more natural, which can offer stunning views and great photos afterward?
In 2025, it can be worth looking at having a wedding outdoors, which will often come with lower costs, more space, and some truly striking backdrops for the wedding and reception to take place.
If you aren’t sure if this is right for you, read on here, and you will be walked through the best reasons to take your wedding outdoors.
1. Cost
When looking at a venue’s cost, it can be eye-boggling. Many seemingly ordinary spaces can be extremely expensive to hire for a wedding event, so it can be worth looking at an outdoor venue to host your wedding. This does not mean that you cannot add a touch of luxury to the space. Yurtels’ boutique camping experiences can offer you an outdoor tent or gazebo, which can add a touch of sophistication to your wedding, and, of course, this is going to be cheaper than hiring somewhere like a hall or a castle.
As well as this, with outdoor spaces for wedding events, you do not have to pay for the space in the same way as you would with a hall for hire. Outdoor spaces are rarely costed at how many people can fit, as there is no issue with a fire code, so it can allow you the freedom to have a larger wedding guest list, without paying extra!
2. Space
When it comes to space, opting for an outdoor wedding and reception will allow you more space for the buffet, any games you may want to include, and, of course, more space for dancing.
Then, there is the space for the bride and groom and guests to walk freely around the area during the reception, without having to stand in corners to talk. This helps with socializing and also allows for the option to take in the surrounding scenery. Again, all of this with minimal cost is a big plus for brides and grooms who love nature but want to keep their budget low.
3. Natural Light
Speaking of the benefits of having a more natural wedding, if you opt for a wedding in the spring or summer months, you will benefit from the natural light that comes with these seasons. This means that any photographer you hire will not have to bring along artificial lights to take great pictures, which can be an extra cost.
It also allows you to better plan your wedding reception based on the time of day. When the sun is up, the bride and groom can wear their wedding clothes and, when the sun goes down, they can change to their evening wear. This will allow the transition from day-based wedding activities to evening ones.
4. Stunning Photos
Wedding venues that allow you to have the wedding and reception outside will have the advantage of being able to offer you a stunning backdrop.
Depending on where you choose, you may be able to get a backdrop with a lake, mountains, or woodland, which you simply wouldn’t be able to have if you were having your wedding and reception at an indoor venue.
This will enable you to capture the day with some beautiful photos and allow you and your guests to take in the scenery on such a special day. It may be worth touring the venues beforehand, to ensure you find one that offers the aesthetics you want.
5. Pets!
For some people, their pets are a part of their family.
However, many indoor venues that host weddings can prohibit pets from being able to go into the space, which can mean that they are left out. If you have a pet, like a dog you cannot bear to leave behind on your wedding day, it may be worth looking into an outdoor wedding. You could even include your pet in the ceremony.
Many outdoor venues will be happy to allow you and your guests to bring along their pets, which can make for a truly unique and engaging experience for everyone. Just remember to bring along food for your dog guests, and be sure to bring along bags to pick up and accidents!
