Outdoor Weddings

Simply can't imagine your wedding without those bright punches of color that sunflowers bring to the table? You've got plenty of company!

Over the last few years, brides have waded knee-deep into C-O-L-O-R. But now that we're here, something novel is happening. To wit, brides are reclaiming white.

What's the essence of West Coast elegance? Wine country! Devoted to every nuance of the palate (some might call it obsessed), this wedding brings big aesthetic values to the overloaded table.

Most destination brides probably have that moment on the plane. They've lifted off, they're seeing the clouds scroll by below, and they think: I can't believe this is really happening. Because the island wedding is several epic fantasies all wrapped up into one potent package.

Let's be clear, just so there's no confusion — the nautical wedding is the preppy wedding. So what makes this wedding distinctive, other than having that thick preppy stylebook to help sherpa you on your way?

Plenty of brides dream of saying "I do" on the beach, but just because you don't live in Waikiki doesn't mean you can't have a glamorous wedding by water!

There are plenty of benefits to having your wedding at home. But a home ceremony can also turn into chaos, and you might find yourself grappling with a few health and safety issues if you don't follow a few simple guidelines.

Have your heart set on a western wedding with a slight Texas twang? Here's a round-up of some of our best ideas, guaranteed to wrangle plenty of sweet memories from you and guests alike.

For most brides, the Garden Wedding's siren call seems loudest in the spring and early summer, when it sings of flirty, shimmering colors that soar from subtle to subtler pastels.

It's spring ... the tulips are blooming, the temperatures are rising — what a perfect time for a wedding!

Want a country-style wedding with rusticity and charm by the bucketful? Envisioning a glorious ride for two around the hayfield? See yourself gliding down the aisle in a fresh-as-summer cotton eyelet gown? Then you've found the right place to help you pull off that special event you've always dreamed of!

Looking for ways to cut costs on your wedding but still have the event you've always dreamed about? You can save a great deal of money by hosting your ceremony outside in a beautiful park, at the beach, on a hilltop or even in your yard.

For many brides, the wedding arch serves as an indispensable grace note when it comes to getting married in a garden or park, in a spacious backyard or by the sea.

Some of the following ideas should help to get you started with planning this special day, including avoiding some of the dangers involved with an outdoor setting

The garden theme is a great summer concept for any bride. There are two types of bridal looks for this wedding, and as for flowers, there are many ways to incorporate a garden theme.

It's romantic, but it's also multiplying the element of surprise by tenfold. How do you keep things under control?

There's no doubt that large venues and sweeping, catered halls make an elegant spot for your wedding reception. But some brides prefer a more intimate gathering, and envision an elegant but low-key affair in their own backyard or the home of a close friend or relative.