{"id":10625,"date":"2016-04-11T19:22:11","date_gmt":"2016-04-11T23:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ten2tenphotography.com\/?p=10625"},"modified":"2021-07-02T09:26:08","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T13:26:08","slug":"5-things-to-consider-before-planning-an-outdoor-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ten2tenphotography.com\/5-things-to-consider-before-planning-an-outdoor-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Consider before planning an Outdoor Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some photographers get to photograph outdoor ceremonies all the time; however, as a Toronto wedding photographer I find myself only having the occasional chance to capture the romance of a ceremony in the great outdoors.<\/p>\n

Let’s face it; places like southern California have beautiful weather almost 24\/7 while places like Toronto?  Well, rain can be imminent at any moment.  It’s normal to understand that the majority of brides or grooms would rather play it safe and opt for an indoor ceremony; but if you are considering something different, you must keep reading these tips for planning an outdoor wedding ceremony!<\/p>\n

Planning an outdoor wedding ceremony actually takes a lot of thought and consideration.  Here are 5 things to consider before planning an outdoor ceremony.<\/p>\n

Time of day<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most flattering type of sunlight occurs in the 60-minutes prior to sunset.  The closer you get to sunset, the nicer the sun is.  Noon?  One or two pm, on the other hand, are typically times when the sun is the strongest and can be troublesome for guests as well as the photographer.  If you’ll be getting married in a location where there is no shade whatsoever, opt for a sunset ceremony to ensure you have gorgeous photos.<\/p>\n

Full Shade<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re getting married during the afternoon when the sun is strong, find a location where not only yourselves but all your guests can be in full shade the entire time.  Not speckled shade (when the light filters through trees) but full shade.  This will create an environment that is not only cooler and more pleasant for guests but will make the photos much nicer!<\/p>\n

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Sun Direction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be aware of the direction of the sun in relation to where you’ll be standing during your ceremony.  Ideally, the sun should be hind you.  While will will create a backlit (or slightly hazy) effect it will be the most flattering.  If the sun is facing you, you’ll be bombarded by bright light and be squinting throughout most of your ceremony.  Similarly; if the sun is at the side of you (either side), ONE of the two of you will be squinting during the entire ceremony and making not-so-flattering faces.<\/p>\n