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Outdoor Weddings

deer

There tend to be a lot (by a lot, I mean like 3-5 at a time max) of deer at our ceremony site on a regular basis, they basically live there. We go there every so often on walks and the deer pretty do their own thing, graze, sit around looking all deer-like. 

I'm wondering if we should have some sort of signage up though asking people not to bother the deer? There will be a few young kids, and knowing younger me, who would probably try to chase it; but these are large animals. I've never seen (or heard of) one attacking and I think with a lot of people around they might steer clear, but as a precaution should we tell people to leave them alone? I totally want them wandering around though (FMIL says they will), would me make for great pics :D:D:D

Re: deer

  • I've known a few people who have been "attacked" by deer, including one who suffered broken bones and my brother, who suffered no lasting effects other than a deer hoof stain on his shirt. all were children and all were harassing the deer. Deer are wild animals, and they will defend themselves if threatened. However,I wouldn't put up a sign. Adults should have common sense and if they don't, they deserve a deer bite or kick. Children will be there with parents, who you should trust to supervise them. if it were a dog that bites and was tied up on premisis, i would warn people if it couldn't be removed. Deer are wild animals, though, so i wouldn't insult my guests by putting up a sign to not bother them any more than i would put up a sign saying don't pet the skunk or don't feed the raccoons
  • There is a good chance that with a large group gathering the deer would be less likely to come out to the area your event will be at.
  • I wouldn't worry about the sign. In any other setting/situation, people should know what wild animals are and should know not to bother them. A wedding is no different. 
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  • I agree with PPs that no sign is necessary. If it would make you feel better, maybe a note in the program? They won't likely be around as much with a large group and they'll run away if bothered. 

    I also wanted to add that my stepdad got attacked by a deer as an adult and it broke his collarbone. 
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  • Oh I just meant in our area I hadn't heard of the deer attacking people, I've definitely read other places having that happened though, which is why I was concerned.

    But thanks! I won't have a sign, at best maybe have the ushers mention it or something.  
  • If you want to put something up that says "Please don't feed the deer" that couldn't hurt. That will keep the kids from getting too close to them to try to feed them and it would be safer for the deer not to eat human food.
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