Hosting your reception outdoors can be a great deal cheaper and a lot more fun for you and your wedding guests. When you host your reception outdoors you have a lot of options as to how you want things to be.

The only downside to doing this is whether or not the weather conditions will permit it. Because of this your reception and its success is often at the hands of Mother Nature. Other than that, it can be the best decision that you could make.

Outdoor reception give you an endless supply of ideas and freedom in how your reception will be handled. The best thing is that you can host an outdoor reception at a hall or beautiful grounds, or you can do so in your own back yard.

If your own yard permits it, it would be best to do it here because it is a relaxed atmosphere and you need not worry about many of the small details that come in when using public grounds.

There are many ways that you can make an outdoor reception easy to plan, less expensive, and a great deal of fun. Of course, there are small formalities that go with it as well.

Reception to do List

You have to begin with a thorough to do list when planning an outdoor reception because this will keep your affairs in order. When drawing up your list, you have to consider having a contingency plan. The reason for this is to accommodate bad weather conditions that may stop your reception from taking place at all. Or having your reception ruined due to a thunderstorm or severe winds.

Here is a sample to do list for you to look at so that you will know all of the things that need to be considered.

To do list should include:
* Renting tent or gazebo and decorating it. Make sure that you confirm your rental date at least two weeks ahead of time or sooner if you can.
* Renting tables and chairs. It is cheaper when you set them up yourself
* Getting regular updates on the weather. Of course, you should have a contingency plan just in case the weather does not permit an outdoor party.
* Getting any miscellaneous items such as extension cords etc.
* Hiring a DJ or band and confirming
* Deciding on food items and drink and who will prepare what
* Getting permits that may be required in serving alcohol
* Getting permission from neighbors. You don’t want them complaining about the noise and the parking situation (invite them too). Of course this rule applies when you are hosting your outdoor reception in your backyard.

And you can ask a friend or family member to act as the wedding master of ceremonies. Pick the right person and the reception will be a great success. Find out more
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