Nothing is as romantic as an
outdoor wedding.
And with luck, the weather will be perfect, skies
clear and just a slight breeze will be blowing on your
wedding day. But, without luck? Well, you had
better be prepared ...just in case. This goes for
your wedding dress as well.
Think through the
potential challenges
incurred by the natural
surroundings of your wedding location and the potential
weather you may encounter. Then make a plan
on how to deal with them.
Some questions you should answer:
- What
is the likelihood of rain?
- What
temperatures can you expect on your wedding day?
For help in answering these questions visit:
weather.com/activities/events/weddings
From this website you
can determine the likelihood of precipitation, the
average temperatures and even find the time the sun will
set on your wedding day.
Dressing
for Comfort
The more you know, the better
you can plan your event.
Predicting
the weather may even assist you in determining your
dress style and fabric. After all, your
guests can all grab a sweater if it’s a cool day, but
you won’t want to cover up your beautiful dress. Choose a dress
with sleeves, a shawl or a removable jacket if
it’s likely the temperature will be cooler than you’d
like. You
certainly don’t want to spend your wedding
shivering.
How about
excessive heat? What about wind?If it’s likely
to be very warm, consider lighter weight fabrics or
comfortable, breathable silk.
But you should
also be aware that light weight fabrics, and loose
flowing dresses may be tussled about by a lot of wind.
If your location tends to be windy, then a sturdier
fabric and dress style would be in order.
If you plan to clean and
preserve your gown
after your wedding,
then you may want to take note of the potential hazards
your outdoor
wedding location poses to your beautiful dress. Common
mess hazards from outdoor weddings include:
-
Grass stains
- Mud
- Splinters from wood patios.
If any of these hazards
are likely, you may want to consider a dress made from a
stable polyester bridal satin
which cleans easily. Avoid organza and chiffon if you will be spending
a lot of time on a wood patio, as organza and chiffon
snag easily.
Beach weddings may also
pose some serious risks to your
gown
if you decide to take photos on volcanic rock. Be aware
that the black rock can leave marks on your gown that
are nearly impossible to remove. Once again, a
polyester dress has the best chance of getting clean
after this encounter. Think twice about those photos if your dress is
silk.
Don’t
forget to take advantage of your dress bustles when
necessary to protect your gown from soiling. If you are in a
hurry, just pick up your train and carry it. Remember, an ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure.
With a
little planning you can choose a dress that will be
comfortable and cleanable for your outdoor wedding. Then you can
more thoroughly enjoy the natural beauty of the great outdoors.
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Nothing is as romantic as an
outdoor wedding.
And with luck, the weather will be perfect, skies
clear and just a slight breeze will be blowing on your
wedding day. But, without luck? Well, you had
better be prepared ...just in case. This goes for
your wedding dress as well.
