Garden or outdoor weddings and receptions are in flavor in Chennai.
There are many exciting garden venues in Chennai city as well as in the many beach houses and resorts adorning the ecr shoreline.
Wedding Aaha wedding planners based out of Mylapore Chennai have organized many garden weddings receptions and sangeeths at all budgets.
Right from uber Resorts to quaint Beach houses and Garden Venues in the heart of the City.
Few Pointers to take care in a Garden Wedding in Chennai
Back Up Plan-Make sure that there is also a hall available in case there is a sudden short spell of rain.
Make sure there are sun screens and mosquito repellent sprays and creams available for the guests.
Make sure there is sufficient lighting available when guests are eating especially for evening functions.
Make sure that are enough clear bold direction boards especially for senior guests.
Be Comfortable
Think about what the weather will likely be at the time of day and month of the year of your outdoor wedding. Sunny and hot? Don't leave your guests uncomfortably melting – have your ushers give guests ice-cold bottles of water as they are seated. look into renting large electric fans.
(don't forget a back up generator for the fairy lights as many beach houses do not have extra power for the lighting and the music systems) and/or a arabian tent to shade the sun if caterers want to use it for cooking.
Plan for Wind
Many outdoor weddings suffer from windy conditions. Avoid light fabrics like chiffons and china silks in your dress and the bridesmaid dresses. Tell your hairstylist that you'll be having an outdoor wedding so she/he can plan a style. Men in the wedding party should use styling gels.
All the floral decorations and stands and direction boards / lanterns should be sturdy and firmly secured so that they can stand the wind
Can Everybody Hear the Mc and the Music?
Your DJ or band may be able to easily arrange this for you.
Decorations
One of the bonuses of an outdoor wedding is the natural beauty around you, lessening your need to decorate. But you still need to do some work. Visit the site a week before your wedding to make sure the grass is mown, the ground raked, and the flowers have bloomed. Other decorations you may want to consider include an arch or trellis to focus the ceremony and frame the bride and groom as they say their vows; strings of lights or lanterns in the trees; luminarias; torches, mason jars.
Food
Does your caterer have experience planning an outdoor wedding menu? Make sure they're planning things that will keep well outdoors in the heat. Avoid foods which will become soggy in the heat.
Drinks
Since alcohol is dehydrating, consider serving a variety of lemonades, teas, and punches. Be sure to have plenty of ice and water around as well. For a fancy cocktail, why not serve a classic mint julep or a mojito? The mint will refresh and cool your guests.
Avoid the Sun
Consider timing your outdoor wedding for sunset where your guests will see you take your vows surrounded by the warm glow of the sun. Those having a daytime outdoor wedding should orient the ceremony so that the sun will be on guests' backs rather than in their eyes.
