Outdoor Weddings in Italy During COVID (Planning Your Wedding During A Pandemic)

As we continue to find ways to go on with life in a world with the pandemic, Italy’s wedding industry is also catching on. One of these adaptations is that there has been a rise in inquiries for outdoor destination weddings in Italy.

Italy is beautiful, and an outdoor destination wedding is a great way to have a picture-perfect wedding while practicing social distancing and keeping your loved ones safe. So, are you interested in an outdoor wedding in Italy? Here are some tips from us at Riveting Trips to help you plan and execute one flawlessly.

Factor in The Weather

Weather is a big deal when it comes to outdoor weddings. You can’t have a completely outdoor wedding in the winter, for example. Italy has Mediterranean weather with hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters. The best time for an outdoor wedding in Italy would be between April to June and Mid-September to October.  

Don’t Forget to Ask for A Plan B

As a result of the fact that the weather can be very unpredictable, it is never advisable to have an outdoor wedding without planning for some sort of shelter in case the weather turns. Some couples could even choose to avoid this entirely by having an outdoor tent wedding. That way, their guests are protected from the weather all the time.

Communicate with Your Guests

With destination weddings, in particular, it’s usually best to give your guests a heads-up way before the date so that they can plan accordingly. Make sure that your invitation also states that it’s an outdoor wedding so that they can pack appropriate clothing too.

Your Outdoor Wedding Guest List

Even though you’ll have lots of space with an outdoor wedding, you still have to watch the number of people you put on your guest list. It’s easier to enforce social distancing rules with a smaller number of guests, plus only people that are really close to you would be ready to make the trip with you.

Your Wedding Meal

What you serve at your outdoor wedding reception actually depends on your tastes. With an outdoor wedding, you can easily ditch the traditional three-course sit-down dinner and go for something more fun. An example is having a food truck or a buffet-style meal.

The Décor

With an outdoor destination wedding in Italy, you might really have to worry much about your décor. All you have to do is take advantage of your surroundings. Your outdoor wedding decorations should mirror your natural surroundings as much as they can.

Your Seating Plan

Since outdoor weddings are a bit informal, you have freedom when it comes to your seating plan. Just remember to keep social distancing in mind. You can let your guests pick out their seats or do a bit of planned seating. The choice is yours.

Amenities Are Important

Amenities like toilets are essential when it comes to outdoor weddings. You do not want your auntie or grandma walking a mile in her pumps just to find a toilet. If the venue you’ve chosen for your wedding does not have amenities nearby, you should probably hire some mobile ones. Things like umbrellas can also go a long way in improving the comfort of your guests. Plus, they make for great photo props.

Your Outdoor Wedding Lighting

Not only for your event, but you’ll also need lighting for the amenities at your wedding like the toilets and the car park. When it comes to decorative lighting, fairy lights look the best, and they’d look amazing in your wedding photos too. You should also pay attention to how natural lighting works at your wedding venue.

Wedding Favors

Wedding favors are a couple’s way of thanking their guests for coming to celebrate with them. The wedding favors that you give guests for your outdoor wedding is not much different from those for your regular wedding. Edible favors have been proven to be a favorite amongst guests, and you could also give to a charity on their behalf or plant a tree.  

If you are looking for a company that will put together a tailor-made travel itinerary for your destination wedding in Italy, we’re the company for you. We value your happiness as a couple, and we promise to deliver a stress-free and fun destination wedding travel process that will only make your love for each other grow stronger. Contact us today!

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