It is all that you have ever wanted. You and your beloved exchanging vows as the sun sets in the distance. Or maybe you just want to have a beach party for your graduation. Whatever the occasion, you must be aware of the costs that come along with an outdoor event.
Even if you are planning to just have the event in your own backyard, you must take the following into account:
1. The size of your guest list: Can your home handle the amount of guests you are inviting? Do you have adequate restrooms, seating and table space to accommodate your guests?
2. The size and state of your kitchen: If your event is going to be catered onsite, can your kitchen handle the demands of a full catering staff? Meaning, is there enough cooking or counter space?
3. Consider any electrical needs: If you are having a DJ, live band, lighting or any other electrical needs, make sure that your home can handle it. Nothing can be worse than blowing a circuit and then the party is over!
What if you decide to have your event else where at a beach or park? Remember that you most likely will have to bring everything in. Meaning tables, chairs, catering equipment, tents (which we will discuss in detail next week), etc. As the list continues to grow, the cost also continues to grow.
But outdoor events can be so doggone beautiful. Check out a few pictures from one of my favorite planners, Tara Guerard. Through her company, Soiree, Tara creates some of the most breath taking outdoor events, I've ever seen. Here are a couple photos from one of Soiree's recent weddings with 1200 guests! To read all about it visit the Soiree blog by clicking here.
