Outside wedding or too risky??

I wouldn't risk it, especially after living through last summer.

Yea I was quite up for an informal outdoor affair for our wedding but we decided to veto that idea due to the weather being so unreliable!

Is there anywhere sheltered you can have the ceronmony if it rains?

Perhaps a temporary shelter where you and h stand, and big transparent umbrellas for guests.

At least if it does rain, it will smell nice... :-)

We are having an outdoor ceremony, everyone keeps asking me what if the weathers bad (September) but I think you just have to go for it and hope for the best luckily we could move it inside if needed, or everyone just bring brollies or put gazebos up! X

Thank you! There is a big barn and a marquee available so there will be cover if the weathers awful. Just not sure it would be the same though as obviously the outdoor space is what appeals to me! Here's some piccies so you can get an idea what its like...

I would take the risk then, it looks gorgeous.

Where is te venue btw?

In the New Forest Rhys. It is beautiful and they have a campfire they light in the evening and we have the freedom to decorate and do whatever we like with the area.

Looks beautiful Kelly

I might be bias, as we too are planning an outdoor wedding, but I think it's worth the risk if you adore it and feel you'd be happier there than at the other venue.

If I were in your position and opted for the other venue, then on the day itself the weather was alright I would be kicking myself. That would "annoy" me far more than if we'd chosen the outdoor venue and it rained.

If it did rain, by the look of it you'll have a couple of lovely alternatives, so it wouldn't be the end of the world.

Do a list of pros and cons for each maybe?

Thanks for the advice, I never thought about it like that and you are so right! Imagine if its an amazing sunny day and will feel gutted that we didn't go with the forest. Will definetly do the list and have a think as we do have plenty of time x

Book it! ;-)

Seriously though, it sound/ looks spectacular.

I attended a wedding like this last year, literally in the middle of woods.

They a semi-marquee (it had no sides, just roof).

They seem to enjoy it which is all that matters, as did most of the other guests.

Personally I was cold and uncomfortable and didn't enjoy it as much as I would have had it be held somewhere else.

edit: Just seen photos. If there is option for warm places to go if it rains / is freezing then I say go for it!

Thank you!

just for comparison this is our venue we were just about to put down a deposit on...

Stunning venue as well, but for me anyway, I just love outdoor rustic weddings. There is just something 'natural' about them, I can't put my finger on why I like them exactly.

I know what you mean Rhys I love the natural rustic feel, but I am a bit of a hippy or so I'm told ;-)

we have got about 20 children coming (3 of our own) so imagine it will be much more fun for them than sitting at table!

Get it booked its amazing!! So what if it rains? Brollies, wellies.... Us brits do camping better than anyone else and a bit of mud just adds to the fun... Thousands of annual festivalgoers can't be wrong eh?! Seriously, it's such a fab venue that your guests will love it whatever the weather, providing they have the same happy relaxed outlook as you. I'd have no doubts whatsoever in your position xx

Thank you xx

I'd go for the outdoor one but that's because it would suit me ?

Seriously, risk it as you'll be more gutted if you don't and it's nice on the day!