Gazebo Weddings: How To Deal With Space Limitations

Gazebo weddings are extremely popular for todays bride who wants an outside wedding ceremony. However, since it is a somewhat unusual place for a wedding, you need to get creative with your gazebo wedding ideas in order to create a functional wedding ceremony. There are many things to consider when thinking of your gazebo wedding ideas. Most importantly, you must consider the size and shape of the gazebo.

The first thing to go over when planning a gazebo wedding is the guest list. After you evaluate the space, seriously consider how many guests will actually fit in the space. You certainly do not want to invite a large number of guests to a gazebo wedding, for they will not all be able to see what is going on, and will most likely not fit in the gazebo area. Therefore, you may want to consider having a semi-private family and friends wedding ceremony. If you want, you can always choose to have a larger reception after the small ceremony.

When having a gazebo wedding, obviously your guests will not be able to fit into the gazebo during the ceremony. Therefore, you need to provide them with seating. For lovely outdoor seating, consider using white wooden chairs. They can be placed in one of three ways. You can choose to circle the gazebo with chairs, leaving a space to create an aisle. This allows the guests to get closer to the ceremony, but some of them may be staring at your backs.

Another way to arrange the seating is by making two traditional areas of seating with an aisle in the middle. This is a very practical seating solution. Lastly, you can choose to create the traditional areas as well as an additional area on each side of the gazebo, but not in the rear. This is best when you have more guests than expected.

Since you are in a small area, consider using only one or two attendants. They will most likely need to stand on the gazebo stairs or on the ground near the gazebo, so the more you have, the more complicated the standing arrangement will be. It is best to be a minimalist when it comes to gazebo weddings. If you already have a large number of attendants, you may want to choose another type of wedding.

Consider using wireless microphones for your gazebo wedding. This will allow everyone to hear your vows without strain. Outdoor weddings are always difficult to hear, for the sound does not have anything to bounce off of for an echo like it does inside. Guests will appreciate this, but be sure to test the microphones before hand to avoid any technical disruptions.

Use these tips when planning your gazebo wedding to make the most of your space limitations. You can have a lovely gazebo wedding in any space, no matter how small. The key is to avoid overcrowding the area. Limit your guest lists, attendants, and organize seating and your day will be a huge success.

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Whitney Acke is a freelance writer from Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to freelance writing she also enjoys songwriting.