Accidents, 84–86
Adams, John Quincy, 60
Aerial nuptials, 274–76
Air conditioners, 45–46, 48–49, 156
Aisle, 127–28, 221–22
Aisle runner, 128, 221–22
Alcoholic beverages, 86–87, 112–13, 172, 177–78, 265
Allergies, 64
Altar, 127–28
Alternate sites, 49–51, 64–65, 236
American Rental Association, 48
Antique automobiles, 268–73
Appointments, keeping, 256–57
Arches, 124–25, 127–28
Architectural elements, 124–25, 127–28
Autumn weddings, 22
Backup plans
for backyard weddings, 76
for beach weddings, 62
for foul weather, 43–58, 236–38, 252–54, 261
Backyard weddings, 75–89
Bands, 162–65
Bartender, 172
Beach pests, 35
Beach weddings, 60–62
Beauty appointments, 256–57
Beauty emergencies, 248–49
Beauty tips, 40–41
Bees, 33–34, 64
Beverages, 86–87, 112–13, 172, 177–78, 265
Birds, 35–36, 62
Birdseed, 70
Bridal attire, 67, 101, 111, 217–34
Bridal boutiques, 219
Bridal consignment stores, 220
Bridal gown preservation, 288
Bridal train, 221–22
Bridesmaids, 226–28
Bridges, 124
Budget, 8–10, 76–78, 94, 185–86
Buffet, 176, 178
Bugs, 33–35
Casual attire, 226, 230–31, 233. See also Informal weddings
Caterers, 67, 89, 169–75
Cell phones, 30, 247
Ceremony
day of, 141–51, 251–68
focus of, 144
involving guests in, 149–51
length of, 141–42
music for, 146–49
officiant for, 138–41, 244
readings for, 142–43
rituals for, 142–43
sites for, 3–4, 12–13, 289–305
sound system for, 144–46
style of, 138–39, 141–43
Children, 151, 228, 246
Civil ceremony, 139
Civil twilight, 166
Cleanup, 87–89, 277–88
Clergy members, 139
Cocktails, 112–13. See also Alcoholic beverages
Cold weather, 22–24, 26
Commitment, 287
Confetti, 70
Contingency plans
for backyard weddings, 76
for beach weddings, 62
for foul weather, 9, 43–58, 236–38, 252–54, 261
Contracts, 70–71
Costs, 8–10, 76–78, 94, 185–86
Countdown, 235–50
Craft ideas, 132–35
Cruise-ship weddings, 97–99
Dance floors, 161–62
Dancing, 161–65
Decorations, 10, 121–35, 168, 248
Desserts, 180. See also Wedding cake
Destination weddings
advantages of, 92–93
cruise-ship weddings, 97–99
disadvantages of, 94
events surrounding, 103–5
guests at, 99–100
planning for, 100–103
popular choices for, 91, 95, 101, 275
possibilities for, 91–92
selecting, 95–97
Digital photography, 6, 194–95
Dining outdoors, 170–71
Dinnerware, 171
Directions to site, 30–31, 210, 212
Disney theme parks, 65, 66
Distractions, 33–37, 144
DJs, 145, 162–65
Do-it-yourself event, 78–84
Dogs, 36
DRYDAY Planning
Forecasts, 20
E-mail guest list, 55–56, 250
Egan, Carolyn, 20–21
Electrical power, 10, 45–46, 145–46, 156
Elopement, 93, 94
Emergency contact sheet, 245, 247, 307–10
Emergency kit, 247–49
Emergency precaution checklist, 85
Emotions, 150, 238, 258
Entrances, 263–76
Evening reception, 165–67
Event coordinators, 78, 80
Fall weddings, 22
Fans, 46, 156
Faraway weddings. See Destination weddings
Favors, 88, 104, 132, 134–35, 282–85
Feng shui, 123–24
Final countdown, 235–50
Final decisions, 252–54
Final details, 238–42, 288
Final preparations, 257–58
Flies, 34–35
Floods, 27
Floral arrangements, 10, 63–64
Flower girl, 228, 246
Focus, 144
Folklore, 19–20
Food safety, 176–77
Foreign locations, 91, 95, 102. See also Destination weddings
Foul weather, 15–16, 25–28, 52–54. See also Weather concerns
Foul-weather gear, 44–46, 247–48
Garden weddings, 63–65
Gazebos, 124, 127, 155
Getaway wedding, 92–94.
See also Destination weddings
Good-byes, 285–86
Grand entrance, 263–76
Groom’s attire, 228–32
Groomsmen, 230–31
Guests
arrival of, 266
attire for, 39, 232–33
comfort of, 37–40
communicating with, 54–57, 117–18, 208–12, 249–50, 255–56
and destination weddings, 99–100
e-mailing, 55–56, 250
forewarning, 38–39
invitations for, 54–55, 111–12, 117–18, 201–15
involving, 149–51
number to invite, 37–38
thanking, 285–86
transportation for, 30–33, 264–68
Hair-care supplies, 223, 248
Hair styles, 222–25
Heat waves, 21, 24, 26
Heaters, 45–46, 48–49
Historic properties, 65–67
Home weddings, 75–89
Honeymoon, 88, 262
Horoscopes, 20–21
Horse-drawn carriages, 268–73
Hot weather, 21, 24, 26
Hurricanes, 27
Illumination, 166–67
Inclement weather, 15–16, 25–28, 52–54. See also Weather concerns
Inclement-weather gear, 44–46, 247–48
Informal weddings, 10, 12, 39. See also Casual attire
Injuries, 84–86
Insects, 33–35, 64
Instruments, 147–49
Insurance, 9, 57, 86
Interactive invitations, 214–15
Interfaith marriages, 7, 141
Intimate atmospheres, 158–60
Invitation enclosures, 210–12
Invitation themes, 111–12, 117–18, 201, 204–8
Invitations, 54–57, 111–12, 117–18, 201–15
Joining Hands and Hearts, 7
Keepsakes, 133, 142–43
Lake settings, 98–99
Las Vegas, 91, 95, 101, 275
Last-minute decisions, 252–54
Leaf pressings, 134, 142
Leftovers, 89, 285
Legalities, 71, 101–2, 138–39, 141, 261
Liability, 84–86
Lighting, 166–67
Limited-access sites, 31–33
Limousines, 268, 273–74
Liquor liability, 86
Live music, 146–49, 162–65
Local lore, 111–12
Locations
beach weddings, 60–62
destination weddings, 91–105
garden weddings, 63–65
historic properties, 65–67
permission for using, 4, 69–71
public places, 12–13, 67–69
questions to ask, 71–74
selecting, 3–4, 58–74
by state, 289–305
Macomb, Susanna
Stefanachi, 7
Maps, 30–31, 210, 212
Marriage laws, 101–2, 138–39
Marriage license, 71, 141, 261
Memories, 4–6, 196–97, 262
Menus, 175–78
Microphones, 145–46
Mosquitoes, 34
Music, at ceremony, 146–49
Music, at reception, 161–65
Musical selections, 148
National Park Service, 66
Natural elements, 132–33
Nervousness, 258
Night-time receptions, 165–67
Officiants, 138–41, 244
Old Farmer’s Almanac, 20
Onlookers, 36–37
Outdoor conditions, 40–41.
See also Weather concerns
Outdoor dining, 170–71
Outdoor pests, 33–36
Outdoor rooms, 158–60
Parking concerns, 31–33, 83, 167, 264–65
Parking illumination, 167
Passersby, 36–37
Patio, 155, 158–59
Peak wedding months, 9, 21–22
Period costumes, 67. See also Theme weddings
Permissions, 4, 69–71
Permits, 68, 69
Pests, 33–36
Pets, 36
Photography
of altar space, 129
black-and-white photos, 192–93
costs for, 185–86
creative effects for, 192–95
digital photography, 194–95
family photos, 5, 190, 195
and foul weather, 52–54
informal photos, 5
and makeup, 191–92
natural light for, 5–6
poses for, 5, 188–89
professional
photographers, 52, 183–87
proofs, 188
scheduling, 188–90
and shadows, 190–91
shot list for, 195–96
special effects, 193–94
and sunlight, 129
and videography, 196–200
and wedding memories, 4–6
Photojournalism, 52, 184
Pitfalls to avoid, 29–42
Place cards, 134
Planning wedding events, 78–84, 100–103. See also
Wedding planners
Planting ceremony, 142
Popular destination
locations, 91, 95, 101, 275
Popular wedding months, 9, 21–22
Popular wedding themes, 108
Popularity of outdoor weddings, 11–12
Post-wedding events, 14, 87–89, 103–4, 277–88
Postponing wedding, 27, 51–52
Pre-wedding details, 238–42
Pre-wedding events, 14, 103–4
Precipitation averages, 24
Private moments, 259–60
Professional help, 80–81.
See also Wedding planners
Property insurance, 86
Public places, 12–13, 67–69
Radio communication, 30, 247
Rain date, 27, 51–52
Rainy weather, 15, 16, 25, 27–28. See also Weather concerns
Reasons for outdoor
weddings, xi, 1–14
Reception
dancing at, 161–65
evening reception, 165–67
indoor reception, 168
intimate reception, 158–60
music for, 161–65
restrooms for, 156–58
shelters for, 154–56
sites for, 7, 10, 153–68
and weather concerns, 154–55
Rehearsals, 243–47
Relaxation, 242, 262
Religious ceremony, 139, 141
Remembrances, 150
Remote sites, 30–33
Rental equipment, 8–9, 31–32, 41, 45, 48–51, 81–82
Rental equipment checklist, 81–82
Rental facilities, 49–51
Restrictions, 31–32, 70
Restroom facilities, 156–58
Rice-throwing, 70
Ring bearer, 246
River settings, 98–99
RSVPs, 213, 214
Save-the-date cards, 8, 54, 117, 201–4
Seasonal changes, 130–32
Seasonal weddings, 21–23
Seating arrangements, 125–27, 178
Settings
beach weddings, 60–62
garden weddings, 63–65
historic properties, 65–67
permission for using, 4, 69–71
public places, 12–13, 67–69
questions to ask, 71–74
selecting, 58–74
types of, 60–69
Severe weather, 27. See also Weather concerns Shelters, 9, 45–50, 64–65, 154–56
Shoes, 44–45
Shuttles, 264–65
Site possibilities
beach weddings, 60–62
destination weddings, 91–105
garden weddings, 63–65
historic properties, 65–67
permission for using, 4, 69–71
public places, 12–13, 67–69
questions to ask, 71–74
selecting, 3–4, 58–74
by state, 289–305
Site preparation, 240
Site restrictions, 31–32, 70
Site usage contract, 70–71
Site usage fees, 9, 10, 68
Site usage permissions, 4, 69–71
Smiling, 27–28, 242, 259
Snakes, 36
“Something blue,” 60
Song selections, 148. See also Music
Sound issues, 41–42, 62, 144–49
Sound systems, 145–46
Special-needs guests, 32–33
Spring weddings, 22
Stormy weather, 15, 16, 27.
See also Weather concerns Stress, 242, 258
Summer weddings, 21–22
Sunlight, 129, 190–91
Sunrise, 130
Sunset, 130, 166
Superstitions, 20, 188–89
Table centerpieces, 88, 134–35
Table lighting, 134, 167
Tarps, 45
Taxi service, 87
Temperatures, 21–24, 26.
See also Weather concerns
Tents, 9, 45–50, 64–65, 155, 168
Thank-you notes, 88, 135, 280, 286
Theme accessories, 113–15
Theme conflicts, 115–17
Theme foods, 112–13
Theme invitations, 111–12, 117–18, 201, 204–8
Theme parks, 65, 66
Theme weddings, 7–8, 67, 108–19
Thomas, Robert B., 20
Toasts, 177, 195
Tornadoes, 27
Trains, 221–22
Transportation, 30–33, 94, 96, 99–100, 264–68
Travel, 94, 96, 99–100
Trellises, 124
Tuxedos, 228–31, 288
Twain, Mark, 16
Twilight, 166
Umbrellas, 44–45
Veils, 224–25
Videography, 196–200
Vows, exchanging, 144–46
Vows, writing, 143
Walkie-talkies, 30, 247
Weather and seasons, 21–24
Weather concerns
conquering fears over, 16–17
and contingency plans, 9, 43–58, 236–38, 252–54, 261
and destination weddings, 102–3
and dining outdoors, 171, 178–79
emergency kit for, 247–48
and extreme weather, 25–27
gear for, 44–46, 247–48
obsession with, 243
and photographs, 52–54
and rain dates, 27, 51–52
for reception, 154–55
and seasons, 21–23
and unpredictable
weather, 15, 27–28
and wedding day, 252–54
Weather forecasting, 17–21
Weather gear, 44–46, 247–48
Weather statistics, 23–24
Wedding announcements, 93
Wedding attire, 67, 101, 111, 217–34
Wedding cake, 179–81
Wedding ceremony, 138–51.
See also Ceremony
Wedding colors, 63, 116–17
Wedding day, 251–68. See also Ceremony
Wedding day supplies, 247–49
Wedding gown, 218–22, 288
Wedding gown preservation, 288
Wedding insurance, 9, 57, 86
Wedding night, 262
Wedding planners, 78, 80
Wedding reception. See Reception
Wedding themes. See Theme weddings
Wedding trends, 11–14
Windy weather, 25, 27, 171, 223–24. See also Weather concerns
Winter weddings, 22–23
Written permissions, 70–71
Written plans, 244–45