tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:46:20 +0000outdoor wedding adviceoutdoor wedding dealswedding contestscelebrity outdoor weddingsoutdoor wedding gownsbudget outdoor weddingsnew york outdoor weddingsoutdoor wedding ideasoutdoor weddingsDIY wedding ideasbeach weddingsbutterfliescolorado outdoor weddingsflorida outdoor weddingsgreen weddingsgroomsgroomsmenhawaii outdoor weddingsnew york outdoor wedding locationsonline wedding toolsoutdoor wedding musictexas outdoor weddingswedding dresseswedding giftswedding gown designersanguilla outdoor weddingsanniversary giftsaruba outdoor weddingsautumn weddingsbackyard weddingsbarbecue weddingsbutterfly releasecajun cuisinecaribbean outdoor weddingschicago outdoor weddingscountry weddingsdestination weddingsdogs at weddingselopement packagesengagementfacebookfather of the brideflower girlgarden weddingsgeorge w. bushhistoric wedding venueshoneymoonsillinois wedding photographersisland weddingsjenna bushjewish weddingskosher weddingslittle girl dresseslouisiana outdoor weddingsmaine outdoor weddingsmarriage studiesmassachusetts outdoor weddingsnashville outdoor weddingsnew outdoor weddding locationsoutdoor wedding attireoutdoor wedding ceremoniesoutdoor wedding decoroutdoor wedding drinksoutdoor wedding favorsoutdoor wedding foodoutdoor wedding keepsakesoutdoor wedding planningoutdoor wedding traveloutdoor wedding videospoolside weddingspress mentionsrooftop venuesrose garden weddingssouth pacific weddingsvideographyvow renewalwashington outdoor weddingswebcastwedding artwedding blogswedding day beautywedding disasterswedding freebieswedding showswedding songswedding stationerywedding tentswedding weatherweddingsweddings on televisionwinery weddingszydecoOutdoor Wedding Blog: Ideas, news, tips and resources for brides and grooms planning outdoor weddings, from Kim Knox Beckius, author of "The Everything Outdoor Wedding Book." Visit Kim's Outdoor Wedding Web Site: <a href="http://www.outdoorweddingguide.com">outdoorweddingguide.com</a>http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)Blogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-8018473321831297567Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:25:00 +00002010-09-28T21:29:23.390-05:00online wedding toolsLet's face it: Weddings take a great deal of planning and forethought, especially outdoor celebrations. They're not exactly the type of party you can pull together on a week's notice after you've checked the weather forecast! And yet, sunshine is the #1 desire of every couple planning an outdoor wedding.Traditional forecasting tools like The Old Farmer's Almanac offer a picture of the weather to http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/09/weathertrends360com-not-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-8276738987241189924Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:16:00 +00002010-09-23T13:22:19.108-05:00new york outdoor weddingswedding contestsJust because you aren't exactly a nature girl at heart, you don't have to write off the spontaneity and originality of planning a wedding with a spectacular outdoor backdrop. Try looking for a more metropolitan setting for your nuptials! Get Married is offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to tie the knot in New York City's Times Square on New Year's Eve. All you brides and your sweethearts have http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/09/win-wedding-in-times-square.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-681903886393788189Fri, 17 Sep 2010 02:02:00 +00002010-09-16T21:04:42.443-05:00outdoor wedding dealsoutdoor wedding gownswedding gown designersPlanning an outdoor ceremony and afraid you'll be devastated if you get grass stains on your $3,000 dream gown? Consider buying a used wedding dress for your outdoor wedding at a Web site like PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com!This site offers beautiful, worn-only-once gowns from designers like Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera and Monique Lhuillier, and most of them are priced under $1,000. At these http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/09/find-outdoor-wedding-dress-to-impress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-6368509428279035169Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:31:00 +00002010-08-28T19:42:26.292-05:00outdoor wedding ideasoutdoor wedding musicwedding giftsIf your creativity and originality have inspired you to plan an outdoor wedding celebration that will be completely personal and unique, chances are you won't want to hire the same DJ or band everyone in town books for their wedding. And you won't want to hear the same tired tunes, either. Well, believe it or not, there's a way for you to have a song tailored specifically for you and your weddinghttp://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/08/want-personalized-original-song-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-5775705737106978036Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:46:00 +00002010-08-01T21:57:46.893-05:00celebrity outdoor weddingsgroomsgroomsmenoutdoor wedding attireYou've got your heart set on a gorgeous pin-striped Gucci three-piece for your groom, but he wants to wear his tuxedo T-shirt. You've got 5 million other things to worry about. What's a bride to do?Believe it or not, celebrities like Harrison Ford, who donned Wranglers for his outdoor nuptials to Calista Flockhart, are setting a new, more casual fashion trend in outdoor wedding attire that has http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/08/grooms-in-jeans-trend-or-travesty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-3582745005945625016Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:04:00 +00002010-07-14T22:11:16.344-05:00DIY wedding ideasoutdoor wedding advicewedding day beautyCelebrities are often at the forefront of the latest trends in fashion, and this particular one is no different: funky, elaborate nail decorations that range from cute and tongue-in-cheek, like Rihanna's, to subtle and sophisticated, like JLo's. Even Lindsay Lohan has gotten in on the action, although you definitely don't want to take a cue from her on your wedding day.If you're looking for thosehttp://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/07/your-wedding-manicure-what-do-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-8978626141179562211Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:10:00 +00002010-07-09T13:13:20.400-05:00backyard weddingsbudget outdoor weddingsgreen weddingswashington outdoor weddingsFiguring out how to pay for your special day can sometimes be frustrating, and many brides and grooms find themselves recalling the old saying: "Money doesn't grow on trees." Well, who says it can't? Pete and Andrea, a couple from Spokane, Washington, came up with a unique way to finance their July 31 celebration that is sure to provide cherished memories for them on many different levels, plus, http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/07/your-outdoor-wedding-can-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-8147686783710637729Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:16:00 +00002010-06-25T09:20:27.550-05:00elopement packagesoutdoor wedding dealstexas outdoor weddingsSo, you've combed every wedding book and magazine you can find and searched high and low online, and still, the perfect outdoor wedding location eludes you. Try checking a resource you may not have thought of right away: Craigslist. Not only is Craigslist a potential source for finding second-hand gowns, limousine services and wedding photographers--sometimes at fantastic rates--if you live in http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/06/your-perfect-outdoor-wedding-venue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-2359177434002567456Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:19:00 +00002010-06-14T13:21:18.166-05:00celebrity outdoor weddingssouth pacific weddingswedding contestsSo you've always wanted an extravagant outdoor wedding like your favorite celebrities, but you can't afford to break the bank? Try your luck at winning your wedding! Spa Week and WeddingChannel.com have teamed up to offer the Wed Like a Celeb Ultimate Bridal Giveaway. Through July 1, you can enter for a chance to win the outdoor wedding to end all outdoor weddings: five nights and six days at thehttp://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/06/win-outdoor-island-wedding-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-6205492067020105618Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:04:00 +00002010-06-10T20:15:42.106-05:00online wedding toolsoutdoor wedding planningPlanning an outdoor wedding will require you to keep tabs on a wide variety of questions, details and concerns—but it doesn't mean you need to stress out or shell out for an expensive, bulky wedding binder! Keeping a wedding workbook online will help you to track all of the details, large or small, and you’ll have fun in the process! MyWeddingWorkbook.com is an online wedding organizer that http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/06/keep-wedding-workbook-onlinefree.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-8837456912779501030Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:04:00 +00002010-04-17T20:14:00.937-05:00outdoor wedding decorwedding tentsLooking for wedding tent decor inspiration? Then, you have to browse this photo gallery from BizBash featuring Tents With Style: 5 Tented Events That Looked Like Indoor Spaces. Although these tent designs were created for corporate and entertainment industry events--not weddings--they offer a glimpse of just how sumptuous a tented space can be. Who would have guessed, for example, that http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/04/wedding-tent-decor-you-wont-believe-its.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-6868198265529279303Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:11:00 +00002010-04-10T19:23:53.164-05:00outdoor wedding musicwedding freebieswedding songsEdwin McCain's I'll Be and I Could Not Ask For More have been popular first dance choices for brides and grooms, and now, the singer-songwriter has released a new tune that's bound to bump Daddy's Little Girl from many a wedding playlist. Through April 21, Get Married is offering couples a free download of McCain's moving new song for fathers and daughters: Walk With You. You'll need to register http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/04/download-edwin-mccains-new-wedding-song.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-4426721975777503008Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:13:00 +00002010-02-06T10:18:06.069-05:00budget outdoor weddingsoutdoor wedding dealswedding dressesAs you know, I advise outdoor brides not to overspend on wedding gowns. What's a girl to do, though, if she really wants a designer dress? Buy one cheap! Mark your calendar for the upcoming spring wedding dress sales at Filene's Basement stores: February 19 in Boston (actually at the Hynes Convention Center, since the flagship store is currently closed) and March 19 in Atlanta, Georgia. Before http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/02/designer-wedding-gowns-cheap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-8557687521447495652Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:10:00 +00002010-02-04T09:26:07.681-05:00honeymoonsmaine outdoor weddingsoutdoor wedding dealsHere's a terrific deal for any couple contemplating a coastal Maine wedding. Host your outdoor wedding celebration at Kennebunkport's Breakwater Inn & Spa, and you'll receive a free, four-night honeymoon package at your choice of two luxurious Greek hotels: Mykonos Grace or Santorini Grace. The package, which is valid for up to a year after your wedding date, includes airport transfers, champagnehttp://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2010/02/hold-your-wedding-by-maine-sea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-6742127359808568805Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:00:00 +00002009-10-26T21:06:24.774-05:00engagementmarriage studiesUniversity of Virginia Doctoral Student Cristina Reitz-Krueger is looking for volunteers for a study of engaged couples' attitudes toward marriage and parenthood. The study consists of a 25- to 30-minute online survey. To qualify for the study, you must be 20 to 35 years old, live in the U.S. and plan to marry or have a commitment ceremony within the next 365 days. You and your romantic partner http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/10/engaged-volunteers-needed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-1440467398104106260Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:29:00 +00002009-09-15T10:47:19.971-05:00green weddingsnew york outdoor weddingswedding contestsSun Crystals is seeking 20 couples to tie the knot or renew their vows on October 22, 2009, in New York City's Foley Square. For your chance to win an eco-friendly Sweet & Solar Wedding, complete this online form and state in 50 words or less why you want a solar-powered wedding and what makes you a naturally sweet couple. The deadline for entries is October 16, 2009.Eco-wedding planner Danielle http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/09/win-solar-powered-outdoor-wedding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-4257332356626129435Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:11:00 +00002009-08-10T12:27:17.921-05:00nashville outdoor weddingsnew york outdoor weddingsoutdoor wedding foodoutdoor wedding ideasTemperatures are expected to top 90 degrees here in the Northeast today for the first time this summer, and I'm thinking about cool treats for hot summer outdoor weddings: specifically, gourmet popsicles! BizBash New York recently reported on a Brooklyn-based company, People's Pops, that makes and delivers popsicles in a variety of farmer's market-inspired flavors: Watermelon & Mint, Organic http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/08/cool-treats-for-hot-summer-outdoor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-5132796934454665414Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:43:00 +00002009-08-03T15:04:46.498-05:00celebrity outdoor weddingsflorida outdoor weddingshawaii outdoor weddingsThe Fall/Winter issue of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style is just hitting newsstands, and I'm thrilled to share a sneak peek at five phenomenal outdoor wedding stories I had the opportunity to write for the magazine, including:Michelle Hynek and Jason Anthony's Hollywood meets homespun wedding on a Kansas hilltop;Johnnyswim bandmates Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano's intimate oceanfront wedding at thehttp://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/08/5-phenomenal-outdoor-weddings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-7577909630310145748Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:19:00 +00002009-06-21T13:25:54.797-05:00caribbean outdoor weddingsisland weddingsoutdoor wedding dealsBook by August 31, 2009, and you can use a special coupon code to save $500 off an Escape Wedding & Honeymoon package at Jungle Bay on the Caribbean island of Dominica. This offer includes the services of a professional wedding planner, who will ensure your Dominica outdoor wedding is a one-of-a-kind celebration in a romantic, tropical island atmosphere. Package rates begin at $1,500, and you'll http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/06/save-500-on-dominica-outdoor-wedding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-2748008568616839925Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:48:00 +00002009-06-15T20:08:09.028-05:00outdoor wedding ideasweddings on televisionWedding Day, a new wedding reality show, debuts June 16 on TNT at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). I'm watching the extended sneak preview online now, and I'm already drawn in by the story of Holli and Steve, whose wedding was postponed following Holli's near-fatal car accident.Wedding Day marks TNT's first foray into the unscripted, reality TV genre. Each week, celebrity event planner and food expert Alan Dunn http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/06/wedding-day-premiers-tomorrow-on-tnt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-9081365168697454673Tue, 19 May 2009 16:01:00 +00002009-05-19T11:59:17.653-05:00outdoor wedding adviceoutdoor wedding gownsoutdoor wedding travelLesson 1: Don't ever pack your wedding gown in your checked luggage.Lesson 2: If at all possible, don't wait until the last minute to transport your dress to your wedding location.If you need to transport your carefully selected, custom-altered gown to your wedding destination--as many outdoor brides do--it's important to read Jenn's sad story, reported today in the Consumerist, so you won't findhttp://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/05/dont-learn-these-lessons-hard-way.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-3605942914509104183Mon, 11 May 2009 15:19:00 +00002009-05-11T10:36:25.023-05:00beach weddingsoutdoor wedding gownswedding contestsI always advise outdoor brides not to overspend on their wedding gowns, and winning the dress of your dreams is certainly one way to accomplish this! If you are getting married any time after August 2009, you'll want to play the new Match the Wedding Gowns memory game from Get Married and submit your score for a chance to win a dress valued at up to $1,800 from Alfred Angelo or the Alfred Angelo http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/05/win-your-wedding-gown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-8020196161256917819Sat, 02 May 2009 21:33:00 +00002009-05-02T16:39:34.162-05:00http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/05/poll-which-type-of-outdoor-wedding-are.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-3968759302840796647Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:36:00 +00002009-04-29T19:46:46.587-05:00new outdoor weddding locationsnew york outdoor wedding locationsrooftop venuesLooking for a fun, creative and new outdoor space to host your wedding in New York City? BizBash reported yesterday on 3 New Rooftop Spots for Summer Events including the 2,700-square-foot Penthouse atop the Cooper Square Hotel with its 1,400-square-foot wraparound deck: The space can accommodate up to 175 guests. Hurry while there's still time to be the first bride on the block to book one of http://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/04/3-new-rooftop-outdoor-wedding-venues-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10398819.post-4744080857722644295Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:27:00 +00002009-04-17T12:37:00.148-05:00There are some really clever ideas among the 25 entries in the DIY wedding project contest at Vintage Glam Weddings. Vote for your favorite by Wednesday, April 22. I really liked these three--all perfect for outdoor weddings:Entry #3: DIY Centerpiece - How gutsy to use toilet paper rolls as wedding decor!Entry #7: DIY Ribbon Pomanders - A cute, simple and colorful idea.Entry #25: DIY Water Bottlehttp://outdoorwedding.blogspot.com/2009/04/find-great-ideas-and-vote-for-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim Knox Beckius)0