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realweddings.ca 21 Look for Experience Hire vendors who have experience working outdoors. ¡is is particularly important when it comes to choosing a caterer, since there's a world of dižerence between working out of a banquet-hall kitchen and creating a kitchen in the middle of an empty šeld. "You don't want to be anybody's guinea pig," notes Bishop. Look for companies that ožer "ož-site catering" – they'll provide all the equipment and generators and make sure everything's functional and eŸcient (and FoodSafe, of course). Love Your Plan B Even in July, the elements can let you down, so be prepared to make the best of the situation. "You've got to get over the weather risk and accept that you love the space even if it was to rain," says Lee. Dreading the possibility of having to execute your Plan B? Analyze what you dislike about it, and then get to the root of the problem. "If your back-up plan was to have a tent over the ceremony, but you're hoping that doesn't happen, what can you do with that tent to make you love it more?" says Bishop. "Are you worried it'll feel too small or constricted or dark? If you identify what you don't like instinctually about your Plan B, you can eliminate those concerns. In this case, get a tent with a clear top, or a bigger or taller tent." Be a Good Friend (and Neighbour) Put yourself in the shoes of your loved ones and be prepared to hand out umbrellas, bug spray or bottles of water as needed to keep everybody comfortable and happy throughout the day. "Envision yourself as a guest," suggests Lee. "What would you expect or might cause you discomfort?" And don't forget about the comfort of non- guests, too: be aware of local noise bylaws so your party doesn't get shut down too early. Bishop recommends giving the neighbours a heads-up if you can. "Dropping ož a bottle of wine usually doesn't hurt," she adds. ¡e key thing to remember, whether your wedding is a DIY lakeside ažair, on the grounds of a šve-star hotel, indoors or outdoors, is that the "who" is more important than the "where," re¢ects Lee. "You just need to be happy that you're marrying the right person." rw forever...