Indoor Or Outdoor Wedding At Howard Court – Which Is Best?
If you’re planning your wedding, one thing you may want to think about is whether to tie the knot under the sky or within four walls. Of course, you might feel that an outdoor celebration or ceremony is not for you, in which case there’s no decision to be made. Equally, if you’re getting hitched late on a December afternoon, you’re probably not going to want to pit yourself against the elements.
In truth, there are advantages to both types of wedding – and compromises can always be made. For example, you could have part of your celebrations outside, or give those guests who want to the opportunity to drift outdoors. Or you could combine an open-air reception with an indoor ceremony, or vice versa.
Whatever you decide, you’ll probably want a plan B, and a suitable space to which you can retreat without spoiling the occasion, given that weather in the UK can never be 100% guaranteed, even at the height of summer.
Let’s take a quick look at how both options could help make your big day extra special in their own way:
1.) Outdoor weddings
If you go al fresco, you can look forward to a magical atmosphere plus the chance to be up close and personal with the natural world.
You’ll also have the option to invite more people if that’s what you want to do, while children will have room to run around and play – you could even throw in a few garden games. Overall, it will be easier to distract little ones, thus minimising any potential disruption to your ceremony.
If you’re not keen on going big on décor or wedding themes, you need to think about these things far less with an al fresco occasion.
Equally, when it comes to photos, with an outdoor affair you’ll be able to make the most of ‘golden hour’ – that time just before sunset when there is warm, soft light and long shadows; the best time of day to get the most stunning shots. In fact, with so much natural daylight, you’ll be able to get the best possible results for all your wedding-day images.
2.) Indoor weddings
Especially in autumn and winter, for obvious reasons, tying the knot indoors also has numerous advantages. You’ll have full control over your environment, you won’t have to think about what the weather’s doing and, often, a venue will let you have a room as a blank canvas to decorate as you wish.
Then there are all the built-in amenities, from sound systems, carpets, drapery and possibly soundproofing, along with reliable electricity and temperature control. You’re also unlikely to be disturbed by bugs, midges and the like.
The choice is yours at Howard Court
At Howard Court, we’re an exclusive-use wedding venue in North Yorkshire, surrounded by glorious countryside, so the outside world is never far away. We’ll give you full use of a range of settings, including our converted barns and courtyard, alongside a number of open-air options including our gardens and nearby meadows and woodland.
Our latest conversion, The Old Dairy, seats up to 100 people and offers a magical setting in which to say ‘I do’. Meanwhile, The Stable Barn combines authentic wooden beams with exposed brickwork. Add twinkling fairy lights and you have an idyllic location for your after-party or ceremony.
Then there’s our gorgeous Mediterranean-style courtyard, where you can hold your ceremony, or where guests can mingle after the formalities to enjoy a glass of something and canapés. (And cosy heaters make it viable all year round.) Not to mention our ‘secret garden’ – the perfect spot for romantic newlywed photos.
What’s more, we also offer excellent accommodation options, allowing you to make the most of your time with us.
Contact us today to learn more or to book a viewing.
