About ten percent of Saskatchewan’s total area is covered with fresh water. There’s also a boreal forest on in the north region, and the prairies in the south. This is to say that, wherever you are in Saskatchewan, you can host an outdoor wedding surrounded by nature’s beauty. The wide river valleys, hills, lakes, and forest of black spruce and jack spine will make beautiful backdrops for your wedding photos. However, that’s not all there’s to planning an outdoor wedding in Saskatchewan, there are other things you should keep in mind to ensure your day goes by without a hitch. They include:
- Permits
With over a hundred parks and green spaces available for public use, Saskatchewan requires some of the following permits: Drone use, fireworks, motorized vehicles in parks, permit to burn, and river use permit. Always ensure you ask the right questions and obtain the necessary permit to avoid disruptions and fines.
- What season of the year it is
What month of the year to have your Saskatchewan outdoor weddings depends on what kind of wedding you dream of—winter, spring, autumn, or summer. If a winter wedding is what you aim for, November to mid-March is a perfect time for you. For spring weddings, keep in mind that the temperature during the season is much warmer on the skin.
- Finding a venue that matches your vision
Saskatchewan offers you a wide range of venues, depending on your vision and budget. Some of the venues are:
Champetre County, a family owned resort is highly rated and can host as many as 300 guests in their Town Hall space. Even for an intimate outdoor wedding, they have a space known as Chickadee Cafe that plays host to thirty guests and below.
Agar’s Corner also comes highly rated. This stunning rural venue offers you the perfect space for both small and large outdoor weddings.
Country Acres The nostalgic charm of this country home, hip-roof barn, rustic log cabin, antiques, country flower gardens, and nature’s prairie landscape becomes a breathtaking backdrop for your country wedding and photographs.
- Accessibility
Outdoor venues can sometimes be challenging for guests with mobility issues. While the beauty and affordability of a location counts, accessibility should also be considered. Always ensure there are accessible pathways, and your guests can easily find the venue.
- Plan Bs’
When planning an outdoor wedding in Saskatchewan, make plans for contingencies. Have a tent to shield guests from sun or rain. Aside from the grounds being professionally treated before the wedding, bug sprays and netting should be kept close by, for emergencies. In addition, an alternative indoor location would come in handy, in case of storms.
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- Conclusion
Aside from the aforementioned, couples are advised to be conscious of the environment when it comes to catering and decorations. To save cost, I’ll recommend using locally sourced foods, and local wedding vendors and photographers for your big day.
With proper planning and bearing all these in mind, you can be sure to have a memorable outdoor wedding in Saskatchewan.