| So, you decided to opt for an outdoor wedding | | | | wedding favor for your guests. |
| under the sun amidst the lake, ocean or beach. | | | | 4. Try and avoid the sun as much as possible |
| Are you sure you have considered all the aspects | | | | between the hours of 10am and 4pm. The sun's |
| of an outdoor wedding? Did you consider the fact | | | | rays are strongest at these times. Perhaps it's a |
| that you and your guests are going to be outside | | | | good idea to get pictures closer to the morning or |
| for many hours throughout the day in the beating | | | | early afternoon, before anyone is too tired (or |
| hot sun? Some people worry so much that it's | | | | burnt) from the sun. |
| going to rain or be cold that they completely | | | | 5. Pack (and tell your guests to pack) cover-ups, |
| forget to prepare themselves for the sun and the | | | | shawls, wraps and hats for protection against the |
| heat. The last thing you want is for you or your | | | | heat of the sun. Shawls are perfect for covering |
| guests to be burnt for pictures and leave the | | | | up your shoulders since they are a prime area for |
| wedding early because they are sun-fried. So here | | | | burns. |
| are some sun protection tips to keep in mind | | | | 6. The coordinator of the wedding should ensure |
| whether you're the bride, groom or guest at an | | | | there are tents and umbrellas for shade. This is |
| outdoor wedding: | | | | very important because spending the entire day in |
| | | | the sun with no shade can cause heat exhaustion |
| 1. Do not tan in a salon or outdoor prior to the | | | | and be harmful to your health. |
| wedding. Tanning of any sort is bad for your skin | | | | 7. Finally, make sure there is plenty of water for |
| and can cause peeling right before the wedding. | | | | you and your guests. There's nothing worse than |
| 2. If you want to get the outdoor tanned look, | | | | being hot and thirsty. Lack of water can cause |
| opt for self-tanning products that will give you the | | | | dehydration which can be very dangerous for you |
| same effect without harming your skin. There are | | | | and your guests. Have water coolers setup in |
| many lotions and foams that work wonders on | | | | different areas so they are easily accessible for |
| the skin. | | | | everyone. |
| 3. Make sure you apply sunscreen numerous | | | | Keep in mind the precautions listed above. It will |
| times throughout the day. Encourage your guests | | | | ensure that your wedding goes smoothly for you |
| to do so as well. Indicate on the invitation that the | | | | and your guests. After all, it is the most important |
| wedding is outdoors and remind them to bring | | | | day of your life and you don't want to take any |
| sunscreen. Here's an idea - hand out small | | | | chances of something ruining your special day! |
| decorative bottles of sunscreen as an early | | | | |