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Traditions regarding weddings have changed quite dramatically in the 21st Century and as the summer months, namely May to August is the wedding season, it makes sense to have a garden wedding. Conventional wedding venues are falling by the wayside as couples opt to get married in their parents' gardens, national parks, beaches, vineyards and even the zoo.

Long summer afternoons provide the perfect excuse to have your wedding out of doors. You never know, you might be one of the lucky ones who gets a sunset on your special day. Having your nuptials blessed by the unexpected arrival of a sunset, would be the absolute perfect backdrop for your wedding day.

Organizing a garden wedding means you are able to keep things simple. Fresh cut flowers such as sunflowers make for striking centerpieces, and fresh fruit and even vegetables may be used in your flower arrangements. One very good summery idea is to fill glass vases or bowls with bright yellow lemons and make use of gingham tablecloths. To light the garden you can use candles, or even string up lanterns.

If the garden setting you use is in full bloom it is hardly even necessary to purchase flowers for d?cor. Garden weddings are elegant in their simplicity however a plan "B" must be in place for inclement weather. This is easily achieved with the hire of a wedding marquee, or the erection of temporary gazebos for the event. It is necessary to have some kind of shelter available as it can rain, even in the summer time.

Nature also has a way of creeping up on you if you are planning an outdoor wedding. So you have to take into consideration the fact that you may have a problem with flies, bees, gnats or mosquitoes. These can simply be kept under control by the use of citronella candles. They will add to the mood, they smell good and keep insects under control. Citronella incense sticks can also be used and these are available specifically for use in a garden setting. Citronella is a natural way to control insects and it actually works very well.

Evening garden weddings are delightful and the bride has to bear in mind that she is in a garden setting when she chooses her dress. The lighting will more than likely be subdued, so she should not have a dress longer than ankle length. An dress that is too long will hamper her and it could become soiled or worse, torn if it is too long. Guest should dress elegantly, and not be to casual, but leave the sequins and beads at home.

Summer is a time of heat and in many areas also humidity. This allows brides to wear a sleeveless dress and hair should probably be professionally dressed in an up style. This will ensure that it stays in place, the style looks elegant and will ensure that the bride is confident. The last thing a bride wants to do is fight with her hair because of hot humid weather.

This also goes for the bridal gown too, the hot weather means that the a traditional wedding dress does not have a place and the dress should not be too bulky. Use of light summer fabrics is recommended, and silk, organdy, chiffon, crepe and georgette are recommended.

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