5 Helpful Tips for a Rural Wedding

If you're getting married at a rural venue, there are a few challenges you may face when it comes to transportation, vendors, and guest accommodations. Fortunately, there are plenty of tips and tricks you can use to make your rural wedding a blast. Whether you are getting married on the family farm or tying the knot in the forest, you should consider these options to make your special day run smoothly.

Rent Fancy Restrooms

There’s no way the bride is going into a cramped portable toilet with her pristine white dress. Clean restroom trailers can be rented and parked at your venue to provide everyone with a private, sanitary place to go. Everyone's dress clothes will stay clean, and everyone will be able to wash their hands.

Use Natural Decorations

Decorating a rural, outdoor venue can be tough. A lot of the trendy wedding decor you see on Pinterest will look out of place at a rural venue. Instead of trying to replicate someone else's wedding look, you can work with the colors and textures present at your venue to guide your decorating.

Wear the Right Shoes

If your wedding reception is taking place outdoors, high heels aren't going to work. Many brides are opting to wear tennis shoes covered in glitter and rhinestones so they can be comfortable and stylish while they celebrate. Your dress is going to cover your feet anyway, so don't be afraid to trade in stilettos for sneakers.

Provide Ample Shelter

When you are getting married outside, it's important to have tents or a structure where you and your guests can take shelter from wind and rain. You never know what type of weather your wedding day will bring, so be sure to have an escape plan in case a storm blows through.

Don't Forget Accommodations

Rural areas tend to have fewer hotels than big cities. Unless you are okay with everyone crashing at your place, you need to let out-of-town guests know where they can rent a room, and ensure they make reservations in advance. If your venue is far away from town, you may want to rent a bus charter to get them to and from the party, especially if alcohol is going to be served.

Your wedding day should be beautiful and special. While every wedding is a little stressful, you can use these tips to make the day easier for you and your guests.