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10 Garden Wedding Facts |
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10 Garden Wedding Facts
Point of Ceremony – Your Celebrant and your Photographer can assist with this. Ensure that neither you nor your guests will be facing directly into the sun. Shading from the hot sun is another subject all together. Equipment Layout – as an example: 32 chairs generally consists of 3 rows of five either side of the aisle.Two chairs are used for the registry table which the celebrant will always re-position accordingly.Allow a good two to three meters between the front row and the point of ceremony. Front row seating is reserved for older guests and family. Reserved signs may be provided but are not necessary.Don’t forget to include seating for musicians. Shading may also be requested by musicians.Registry table cloths should be weighted or fitted to avoid lifting off in the wind. Floral décor is not generally required for registry tables – the bride’s bouquet sits front and center during the signing of the official documents. 9. Wet weather contingency plans should be made well in advance. The point of this exercise, (aside from the obvious) is to relieve the additional stress of having to make this decision on the day of the function. Ensure that your function coordinator has been informed of your alternate plans. On the day, nominate a responsible, reliable person to make this decision (generally this is made by the groom – the brides are way too busy by mid-morning on the day of the wedding). They should carry a mobile telephone and this number should be provided to any service provider participating on the day. Be completely happy with the decision that this person makes. Remember that they are looking after your best interests. If you move your ceremony inside and the sun does happen to come out, accept the decision… look outside for the rainbows! 10. You have chosen to be married in the gardens. Absorbing all that nature has to offer, and accepting all that our Melbourne weather throws at us at any given time, remember that the most important thing at the end of the day is that you take the time to enjoy the day Garden Weddings are beautiful in any form. Relax and enjoy your day!
For more information and to view images of our garden wedding ceremonies, see www.theweddingzone.com.au
- Aim to seat at least 30 percent of your guests – guests with high-heal shoes will appreciate a little relief.
- Rose Petals look amazing at Garden Weddings but they should be laid just prior to the arrival of the bride – this applies especially to very windy days. Fresh rose petals can disappear in seconds! Choose pastel colours. The stronger shades do stain the dresses and the aisle runners. In lieu of the aisle carpet runners, two buckets of rose petals are sufficient for a light scattering of a 10m aisle. Use them only on grassed areas as they can become quite slippery.
- Aisle Organza Sashes are a perfect way to create an elegant aisle. We have a variety of over thirty colours to choose from – if in doubt of a suitable colour speak to your florist. Your chosen florist knows both your dress and your floral colours and will make an informed decision to guide you. When in doubt… choose white or ivory. Sashes may be teamed with Lily Heads, Roses or Orchids.
- When choosing your garden wedding décor, consider your wet weather contingency plan. Our items are perfect for enhancing an indoor area. If the chairs are not required on the day, and we have been pre-informed of your plans, we invite you to see our website and select any interchangeable items to the value of your chair hire.
- Red, Pink and Ivory Carpets are available in all lengths. For girls with longer gowns, we suggest that you also hire a small cross-section for the bridal party to stand on. This also prevents your shoes from making a slow decent into the soft ground. Soiled heals may show up in your photographs. When using lighter carpets, white ribbon should be used to line the aisle from the back to the front row of chairs on each side. This will ensure that the carpet is kept in prestige condition for the arrival of the bridal party.
- Bubbles – are a matter of personal choice, but as the old fable goes, they can in fact stain the gowns. Having said that, children love them and this is a great method of keeping them entertained.
- PA Systems – Speak to your celebrant. If she does not provide one, she will know of a colleague who does. If not, please ask The Wedding Zone.
- The layout of your equipment is vital. Visit the venue at least two weeks prior to your function (or earlier if possible). Take into account the following three factors:
Point of Ceremony – Your Celebrant and your Photographer can assist with this. Ensure that neither you nor your guests will be facing directly into the sun. Shading from the hot sun is another subject all together. Equipment Layout – as an example: 32 chairs generally consists of 3 rows of five either side of the aisle.Two chairs are used for the registry table which the celebrant will always re-position accordingly.Allow a good two to three meters between the front row and the point of ceremony. Front row seating is reserved for older guests and family. Reserved signs may be provided but are not necessary.Don’t forget to include seating for musicians. Shading may also be requested by musicians.Registry table cloths should be weighted or fitted to avoid lifting off in the wind. Floral décor is not generally required for registry tables – the bride’s bouquet sits front and center during the signing of the official documents. 9. Wet weather contingency plans should be made well in advance. The point of this exercise, (aside from the obvious) is to relieve the additional stress of having to make this decision on the day of the function. Ensure that your function coordinator has been informed of your alternate plans. On the day, nominate a responsible, reliable person to make this decision (generally this is made by the groom – the brides are way too busy by mid-morning on the day of the wedding). They should carry a mobile telephone and this number should be provided to any service provider participating on the day. Be completely happy with the decision that this person makes. Remember that they are looking after your best interests. If you move your ceremony inside and the sun does happen to come out, accept the decision… look outside for the rainbows! 10. You have chosen to be married in the gardens. Absorbing all that nature has to offer, and accepting all that our Melbourne weather throws at us at any given time, remember that the most important thing at the end of the day is that you take the time to enjoy the day Garden Weddings are beautiful in any form. Relax and enjoy your day!
For more information and to view images of our garden wedding ceremonies, see www.theweddingzone.com.au
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