Renting a beautiful hall or an event space for your ceremony or reception is often one of the most expensive parts of planning a wedding, so why not skip that part and get married out in nature" Picking a naturally beautiful space will help you save quite a bit on decorations and most likely on a rental fee as well. Here are some of the best outdoor spaces to plan your wedding at, and tips on how to use nature to your advantage.
Get Married at a National Park
If you live near a national park or you?re willing to plan a destination wedding, they can create beautiful scenery for the ceremony and reception. Say your vows in the middle of the giant trees in the Redwood Forest in northern California, or walk down the aisle with stunning views of the mountains in Glacier Park in Montana. If you?re in Texas, Big Bend National Park gives the perfect backdrop for a bohemian desert wedding.
Whether you choose to just have the ceremony or both the ceremony and reception, you will need to apply for a permit to have your wedding at one of the national parks. To get a permit, visit the National Parks website and search for the individual location’s contact information. Then, ask the representative what you need to do to obtain a permit to have an event at the park.
Additionally, if you plan to have the ceremony and reception in a place like this, you will need to check with park guidelines to ensure that you are not breaking any of the rules with the décor or food you may b...