advice needed

CourtneyNicole&ChristopherPatrick · October 2009

Our wedding is outside this Saturday and it's in the mountains. We have been checking the forecast all week and the temperature keeps changing.. Yesterday the weather channel said it was going to be 47/40 and my FFIL suggested we move the reception (which will be at 7PM) indoors. We're getting married outside, but it's at a really nice log cabin- which we have rented out for the entire wknd- We had planned on having the reception outside because the porch is the only place big enough to set up all of our tables. There are huge outdoor fireplaces on each side and lighting in all of the trees. This is how we've wanted to have it since the beginning but now the temp keeps changing. Today it says 64/40. If we do have it inside then we don't really have room to set up all of our tables so people would just be eating wherever they could find a spot - i hate that idea - but with the weather constantly changing we don't know what to decide on. The owners of the lodge are the ones setting up and breaking down seating and tables so they really want to know where we decide. Do you think it will be too cold to eat outside? Or would you rather try to find a seat indoors?Any opinions! TIA

pinkpinot · October 2009

Can you rent heaters to use on the porch? What about using the outdoor fireplaces?

georgia_bride09 · October 2009

Is there any chance you could set up some portable heaters? Where will the dancing/ cake cutting be?

Nebb · October 2009

That number is probably the high/low for the day time, has nothing to do with nighttime temps. I dont know anyone who wants to hang outside all night in 40 degree weather.

wadingmoose · October 2009

I always love it when people come here repeatedly only to ask questions then vanish without actually contributing to anything else.Dance monkeys, dance.

CourtneyNicole&ChristopherPatrick · October 2009

I don't know about the heaters but we were definetly planning on using the outdoor fireplaces.

ScarletGem · October 2009

Would it be possible to put in the portable gas heater things (whatever they're called)? If not, it sounds really risky choosing to be outdoors.

Nebb · October 2009

How many guests do you have invited? If its cold, they will all huddle around the 2 fireplaces, and if there is not enough room they will go inside or go home.

squirrly · October 2009

Can you set up a few extra tables inside for folks to head to if they're cold? And, possibly see about renting one or two of the outdoor heaters, just in case. They're pretty cheap here. Also, you could spread via word of mouth that the reception will be outside and guests might want a sweater. etc. in case it's particularly cool that evening. I think you can make it work.

Mrs_AF · October 2009

I'm from Phoenix, so anything under 75 degrees is downright freezing for me, and I would be ridiculously uncomfortable. I second the idea of renting space heaters of some sort.

tidetravel · October 2009

You probably should have had an inclimate weather plan before you booked your venue and invited guests that can't comfortably sit inside. What happens if it rains/snows (mountain weather is super touchy)? That being said, being that it's in the mountains, the weather forecast isn't going to be accurate until an hour before anyway. I would wait until FRI night before you make your final decision. The fireplaces may provide enough heat if it's in the 60's but not hte 40s.

CourtneyNicole&ChristopherPatrick · October 2009

The cake cutting will be around 3, and it will be outside. We're doing a break so everyone can change into warmer clothing for the reception. Or, can you have the tables set up outside, but still have inside set up to accommodate people so that those who are too cold would have the option of eating in there?I thought about this. I could set up half of them inside and half of them outside.

LesPaul · October 2009

I wouldn't mind being on the porch if there are fireplaces or heaters. Are the indoor/outdoor areas adjoining, or close enough to set up some tables outside and some inside? Guests could decide where to sit, or meander between both?

pumpkinpumpkin · October 2009

I'm not trying to be rude...but I wonder what would possess you (or anyone) to plan an outdoor, evening wedding anywhere in the mountains for the 24th of October. Unless you live on the equator. I think it will be too cold.

ExpatPumpkin · October 2009

Rent patio heaters. Lots of them. Sorry if this breaks your budget, but you really should have been prepared for this. It's late October. In the mountains. I just went to a wedding on the beach with an outside ceremony. The guests were melting. Poor planning, and inconsiderate. If your guests are too cold/hot it won't matter how beautiful your venue is. Guest comfort should be your number 1 priority.

gkb0910 · October 2009

We're doing a break so everyone can change into warmer clothing for the reception.Do people know this? I don't typically bring a change of clothes to a wedding reception.40 degrees is too cold to eat outside.

CourtneyNicole&ChristopherPatrick · October 2009

There's going to be 50 people... The fireplaces are huge.

tidetravel · October 2009

Oh - missed the 7pm spot. Yeah... it's not going to be 67 at that time. Plan for it to be in the 40s, in which case, no outdoor events. Sorry.

betrothed123 · October 2009

I'm not trying to be rude...but I wonder what would possess you (or anyone) to plan an outdoor, evening wedding anywhere in the mountains for the 24th of October. Unless you live on the equator. I think it will be too cold. ^^Ditto this^^

pumpkinpumpkin · October 2009

40 degrees is too cold to eat outsideThis.

CourtneyNicole&ChristopherPatrick · October 2009

Our wedding is OOT for everyone. It's kind of a DW... everyone is staying the entire weekend so they will have a change of clothes.

ac_in_dc · October 2009

have the tables set up outside, but still have inside set up to accommodate people so that those who are too cold would have the option of eating in there?Do this.Does the porch have plastic sides that roll down (I don't know what these are called)? Portable heaters? If not, I agree with PP that this is *not* an appropriate reception venue.

anna.oskar · October 2009

I'm with p2 on this one. Genuinely curious as to why you chose this. Did you just fall in love with the place and outdoor service is the best option? How many guests are you having and how many can be comfortably accomodated indoors?

pumpkinpumpkin · October 2009

They might have a change of clothes; however, they might not pack outdoor 40 degree weather clothing. I know I probably wouldn't - maybe a light jacket, etc.

Nebb · October 2009

These two fireplaces must be HUGE (im talking 20+ feet side, each), to comfortably allow 50 people to stand around them. This is honestly one of the most half baked ideas ive heard.

gkb0910 · October 2009

They might have a change of clothes; however, they might not pack outdoor 40 degree weather clothing. I know I probably wouldn't - maybe a light jacket, etcAlso, they may have other clothes, but I wouldn't typically pack warm clothes that are appropriate for a reception unless I was told ahead of time.

pumpkinpumpkin · October 2009

That's just what i want, all my guests huddled around a fireplace, biitching about an inconsiderate venue.

tidetravel · October 2009

Regardless of whether OP though the temp should be an issue, the weather should ALWAYS be taken into consideration. Rain would also have forced her reception indoors. Its poor planning to invite more people than the venue can hold (considering inclimate weather)

betrothed123 · October 2009

Regardless of whether OP though the temp should be an issue, the weather should ALWAYS be taken into consideration. Very true. We had an outdoor ceremony on May 31 (typically pretty warm here), and still made sure to have a backup just in case. I'm glad we did because it poured right up until 10 minutes before the ceremony.

kikibaby · October 2009

My 2 cents- I went to a wedding last weekend in the mountains.. the ceremony was outdoors at 5, the reception in an unheated tent right after. It was so cold and miserable, everyone left as soon as they could sneak out.

kikibaby · October 2009

And meant to add, the weather was really nice for this time of year- in the low 60's in the daytime.

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