With spring and summer, couples’ choice to celebrate their big event outdoors increases. With the heat continuing into September and October, this choice easily shifts into autumn.
If the outdoor area is a private park, a villa garden, or a farmhouse, it’s generally simple: just book the space. But if you mean, for example, a public place under municipal administration, it’s essential to request a permit first: there’s a specific bureaucracy that can legitimize the use of a botanical garden or a beach. You just need to know.
Another tip from Albatros: think about your guests: accessibility is important, and the road must be passable. There are some places in the countryside with truly disused roads where access is prohibitive, even for our trucks for logistics, furniture, kitchen, refrigerator, etc. It’s essential that there is enough parking.
Another key aspect of an outdoor wedding is preparing for bad weather: with climate change, we’ve seen the notorious summer storms, but with a certain amount of violence—so to speak, timeliness, pardon the term—that wasn’t used before. Therefore, it’s essential to have a compliant marquee, which must be booked in advance, and of a large, safe size. We have reliable suppliers, and in the hours leading up to an event, let’s say, we can calculate the probability of rain, so nothing is left to chance, and a marquee is set up to ensure the feasibility of the event. It’s excellent if you choose a venue that already has its own indoor space. Even better if there’s a veranda like at Podere Pendolino: the safety and amenities of an indoor space add to the openness to the green space.
Of course, an outdoor wedding requires energy, so the electricity supply must be guaranteed. The caterer can provide a generator, at least a power supply for the kitchen area; of course, our refrigerated trucks can guarantee the freshness and wholesomeness of the food at the banquet. But it’s also essential to provide electricity for the music system, lighting, and restrooms. Ultimately, the capacity and kilowatt supply must be known and well-supported.
It’s essential that the venue has water, restrooms, and a network already in place. In particular, drinking water must be available at all times, especially in the summer when it’s hot for health and hygiene reasons. The land chosen for the banquet must be large and level: excessive slopes or damaged soil can compromise everything. There are numerous catering areas, so sometimes we’ve solved this problem with wooden flooring, to allow even the ladies to walk in heels, for example, in the dance area, etc.
The outdoor area must have lighting, even minimal: for this reason, a shower of lights or lanterns is often set up to guide the way, with spotlights that can be combined with LED lights. Not only does it create an atmosphere based on a beautiful design theme and perfect lighting for the location, but it also allows for easy exploration, even at night.
We’ve explored some of the logistical aspects of choosing an outdoor event: Albatros Ristorazione provides assistance and advice to clients before making their final decision.