Reality Television Bride Trista (Rehn) Sutter Offers her Tips for Getting
Hitched Without a Hitch
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Love is in the air
this Spring and Summer, literally, as more and more couples are planning
outdoor weddings. With high-profile nuptials such as the wedding of Trista
Sutter (formerly Trista Rehn) to her reality television sweetie Ryan Sutter
taking place under a gazebo overlooking the Coachella Valley in a televised
ceremony in Palm Springs, it is no wonder that today, the popularity of
hosting an outdoor wedding is on the rise.
While beautiful outdoor events like Trista's and Ryan's wedding may be a
dream come true, many people don't realize all of the variables -- from rain
and wind to pollen counts -- that couples have to prepare for when they decide
to have an outside ceremony or reception.
Trista offers the following advice to couples that are planning an outdoor
wedding so they can get hitched without a hitch at a fairytale ceremony.
Sneeze alert. "If you suffer from seasonal allergies like me, you don't
want symptoms such as sneezing and itchy, watery eyes to flare up as you walk
down the aisle," explains Trista. "Make sure you have an effective allergy
medication with you, such as Benadryl Allergy, which is what I take to relieve
my worst allergy symptoms." Trista also suggests that couples check out dates
for peak allergy season in the location where the wedding is planned and try
to schedule around it, or at least consider hosting the ceremony in the
afternoon or evening when pollen counts aren't as high. For pollen counts in
your area and tips on treating seasonal allergy symptoms, visit
http://www.benadrylusa.com.
Prepare your guests. Outdoor weddings can bring soggy grounds, hot sun or
cool nights. Let your guests know in advance what to bring so they are
comfortable throughout your ceremony.
Don't "bug" out. Consider using citronella candles or bug zappers so your
guests won't be swatting the air during your ceremony.
Consider rain and shine. Before the event, visit the site at the same
time of day as your ceremony to ensure your guests won't be blinded by the sun
or uncomfortable from the heat. And do have a back-up plan if it rains.
Don't get blown away. Check out the weather forecast and work with the
location's event planner to prepare for the worst. Batten down the
tablecloths to avoid flying debris.
Toast to taste. Stick to a menu that won't melt or spoil in the sun.
Make sure there are non-alcoholic beverages available to quench people's
thirst.
Adorn with decorations. A plus to having your wedding outdoors is the
beauty of nature. Check in advance to see if the grass is mowed, trees are
pruned and flowers are blooming. Add your own personal touch with a beautiful
wedding arc as the focal point for your ceremony.
"Your wedding is the most exciting and personal celebration of your life,
so don't let stress set in or panic take over," says Trista. "Plan ahead, pay
attention to details and remember that Mother Nature is beautiful but
unpredictable, so work around it and have a back-up plan. It will help make
your outdoor wedding a memorable and fun occasion for all!"
To receive a complete list of Trista's outdoor wedding tips, call
1-800-524-2624.
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