Wedding season is here! Don't worry — even if you aren't planning your own nuptials, you can still benefit from all the hubbub. It turns out that lots of outdoor wedding receptions incorporate simple and beautiful DIYs that would elevate any outdoor party, first dance or no. We rounded up our favorites that cover everything from tabletops to trees, so get ready to throw the best party ever! Professional photographer totally optional.
3 Wedding Gowns Perfect For an Outdoor Wedding
We already showed you the best gowns for a destination wedding, now we're highlighting three perfect gowns for an outdoor or garden wedding. For today's Currently Trending, we headed to Kleinfeld Bridal Salon in NYC and picked out three totally different gowns with romantic, whimsical touches that will look lovely in an outdoor setting. Whether you're a girl who prefers feminine details, dramatic silhouettes, or ethereal gowns, we've got a dress fit to please every bride-to-be! On Allison McNamara: Armani Exchange dress.
What to Wear For an Outdoor Wedding!
The warm weather brings a bevy of beautiful outdoor weddings, so we went to Saks Bridal Department to find three dresses perfect for a garden or countryside setting. Whether you want a vintage inspired charmeuse dress or a whimsical swiss dot gown, here are three beautiful styles ideal for an outdoor wedding! On Allison: Topshop dress, Fendi shoes.
What to Wear to an Outdoor Wedding — and Perhaps What Not To

Going to weddings can be a blast, and that goes double for outdoor ceremonies. Not only do you get to take advantage of the gorgeous weather, but you're also able to get away with bright colors, lightweight fabrics, and comfy, chic flats — which ensure that you'll be a force to be reckoned with on the dance floor. If you're slated to attend an alfresco wedding this season and are in need of outfit ideas, look no further. We've put together the ultimate outdoor wedding pieces and hooked you up with some sartorial dos and don'ts. See it all when you keep reading.
8 Reasons to Tie the Knot at a National Park
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the "Organic Act," creating the National Park Service, the new federal bureau in the Department of the Interior protecting the 35 national parks and monuments then managed by the department. Now, the United States' national parks are made up of nearly 400 natural, cultural, and recreational sites across the country, including massive parks like Yellowstone, and historical sites like the Statue of Liberty. Besides showcasing national historic and environmental treasures, many of these parks are also available for wedding ceremonies. Check out my top reasons for getting hitched at a national park.
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Fab Finding Follow Up: Guest at an Outdoor Wedding

Earlier this week you all went on a Fab Finding mission for a perfect outfit to wear to an outdoor wedding. Whether this wedding takes places atop a mountain, on a beach or at a park, I started you off with this J. Crew Refined silk-cashmere ivory wrap, $75, in case it gets chilly! WhiplashGirlchild even offered up some great pointers:
- No stilettos if you have to walk on grass or sand
- Layer, layer, layer!
- Don't forget the sunglasses. And, if you're going to be on the beach, bring a hat!
Thanks girl!
I trust you all came up with some genius getups so let's take a look! To see all the outdoor wedding fab finds click here.
Look #1, found by WhiplashGirlchild makes me wish I had an upcoming outdoor wedding to attend because I already have these Calvin Klein "Cadee" Sandals and I adore this Adrianna Papell Bead Waist Silk Maxi Dress.
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Come Fab Finding With Me: Guest at an Outdoor Wedding
To kick off Wedding Planning Mania Week we're going to get this love party started with an appropriate Fab Finding. Is it me or have outdoor weddings become more popular? When I actually think of all the weddings I've attended, about half of them were in an outdoor setting. One of my favorite ones was perched atop a mountainside in Crested Butte Colorado; it was quaint and sweetly romantic.

Let's all go Fab Finding for an outdoor wedding ensemble. Whether this wedding takes places atop a mountain, on a beach or at a park, I'm going to start you off with this J. Crew Refined silk-cashmere ivory wrap, $75, in case it gets chilly! Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them with outdoor wedding.
To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.
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