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Planning an outdoor or a Marquee Wedding
By Christine Savage

An outdoor wedding is nice, but a marquee wedding can be better. Still enjoying the outdoor atmosphere, a marquee wedding allows you to remain protected in all kinds of weather, enjoy dancing, and have an elegant day. Yet there are some important factors to consider when planning a marquee wedding.

One of the most important aspects when planning a function in a temporary structure is getting the correct size. If the marquee is too large, it can feel as if not enough people have attended, too small and people are cramped for space. Through our many years of experience, we can recommend the amount of space you will require. For functions such as weddings etc, we advise 16 square feet per person. For functions where the guests are standing or seated in a theatre style, we recommend 5 square feet per person. Additional area may be required for dance floors etc. We recommend 3 square feet per person for dance floors.

The addition of smaller reception tents can be a good addition to a function allowing guests to meet each other and socialize before the main event proceeds. If your event is catered, you may require an area for the caterers to work in. The size of this would depend on what type of meal is served and how it is to be prepared. The best way to gauge the size required would be to ask the caterer how much space they need.

May is Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month—a celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

The romantic brides gravitate toward the soft pastels and the classic appeal of roses. Often brides want family and heritage to be reflective in their celebrations. For one bride we incorporated vintage Chinese silks brought overseas by her family to dress both bouquet stems and accent containers.

Some brides are looking for the unusual décor items to delight and surprise their guests, making their wedding or special event standout from the rest.

Blend the beauty and tranquility of Asian gifts from chopsticks and accessories to Chinese or Japanese paper lanterns into your event.  No matter what you select, for a gift your experience of bringing a touch of the orient into your life will be positive and joyful.

At Beautiful Weddings, we are available seven days a week to offer free consultation services. We work with you to make your reception event as glamorous and elegant as you desire. When planning your special day, contact our friendly and capable staff, and rely on us to add an elegant flair to your Beautiful Wedding.
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