Is it completely insane to plan for November outside?

azchky · November 2010

I would really like to have the ceremony outside, our wedding is November next year. It would save us money and allow us to be in the same venue as the reception. Our reception will be inside. Would it be setting ourselves up for disaster?

topchef33 · November 2010

I think it would be risky. Lately the weather has been fairly nice, but usually it's pretty cold out.

sclams · November 2010

Yes, it's usually just too cold by then. If you were asking about early October I might have called the other way, but by November it's not worth the risk. You don't want to risk everyone shivering and rushing through what's supposed to be the most important part of the wedding day so they can get back inside!

vicki0508 · November 2010

For instance, today (in NWI) it was rainy and 40 degrees all day long. It has also already snowed up here. Terrible weather for an outdoor wedding. If you really want it to be outside, make sure you can have a tent at the venue, and heaters too if necessary.

alehayes · November 2010

It's possible (especially with the way things have been lately!), but you should always have a backup plan (and, as PP suggested, heaters would be a nice gesture).

LaurenAsh23 · November 2010

Where in Indiana are you?? But yes, I think it is very risky!

elcjones · November 2010

I think it is way to risky. October weather is definitely more coporative, but November is when the chill sets in.

Birdie1483 · November 2010

I think the only way you would be able to do this would be to have a solid indoor backup plan at the same place. We're getting married on 11/5 in Southern Indiana at the same location as our reception and we haven't 100% decided if it will be indoor or outdoor. We don't have to turn in a seating plan until 2 weeks beforehand. Right now I'm like "duh, it's indoor" but people keep telling me to wait and see and check the farmer's almanac. Luckily for us, moving it indoor would not be an issue at all.

autumncallalilys · November 2010

I would say yes. As a guest, I'd hate to wear a cocktail dress, get my hair and make up all done up, and freeze my butt off outside. I've seen Novembers that are windy, wet, and cold. I wouldn't risk it. Typically people show up at least 1/2 hour before the ceremony, they ceremony is about a 1/2 long, and then it might be another 10-15 minutes to get back to their car. I can think of very few days in November that I'd spend an hour or more outside in my church clothes. I might but a wuss but I'd really prefer not to be outside.

wishinstar2131 · December 2010

Depending on where in Indiana you are it is far to risky. While you may not mind the cold some of the guests might. Up where I am we got snow in November and not a light dusting either. It was also starting to become bitterly cold. October is more cooperative if you really want an outdoor fall wedding.