Outdoor Wedding
Outdoors, the weather is part of the guest list. Pick the section for your season and your site, and skip the rest.
47 products, each chosen by I Do with a note on why.
Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
Sun and heat13
Cooling Towels (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Redbaker Cooling Towels, 20 Pack, White
A wet microfiber towel on the neck is the one hot-ceremony item guests actually use.
View on Amazon: Cooling Towels (opens in a new tab)~$30 (approximate)
Why this?
Cooling Towels
Our pick: Redbaker Cooling Towels, 20 Pack, White
A wet microfiber towel on the neck is the one hot-ceremony item guests actually use. Soak them in a cooler of ice water, roll them, and have someone hand them out as guests arrive. One pack covers the guests who will feel it most.
~$30 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Paper Parasols (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Aodaer 33 Inch Paper Parasols, 12 Pack
Where the ceremony site has no tree cover.
View on Amazon: Paper Parasols (opens in a new tab)~$70 (approximate)
Why this?
Paper Parasols
Our pick: Aodaer 33 Inch Paper Parasols, 12 Pack
Where the ceremony site has no tree cover, a basket of white parasols at the aisle is the only personal shade there is, and it photographs beautifully. Plan one per two guests, and expect them to come down for the vows since they block the view.
~$70 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Classic Sunglasses, Bulk (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Super Z Outlet Classic Black Sunglasses, 24 Pairs
A basket of plain black sunglasses by the aisle is the favor guests still wear a year later.
View on Amazon: Classic Sunglasses, Bulk (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Classic Sunglasses, Bulk
Our pick: Super Z Outlet Classic Black Sunglasses, 24 Pairs
A basket of plain black sunglasses by the aisle is the favor guests still wear a year later. One shape, one colour, one pair per two guests is the count that looks right in photos.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Glass Drink Dispenser (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: 2 Gallon Glass Beverage Dispenser with Stand
Ice water with sliced citrus at the ceremony entrance is the first thing every hot-weather guide recommends.
View on Amazon: Glass Drink Dispenser (opens in a new tab)~$40 (approximate)
Why this?
Glass Drink Dispenser
Our pick: 2 Gallon Glass Beverage Dispenser with Stand
Ice water with sliced citrus at the ceremony entrance is the first thing every hot-weather guide recommends, and a dispenser with clear cups looks better than a case of small bottles. Plan one per 50 guests and refill it before the ceremony ends.
~$40 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Also in Picked by I Do, for your registryView on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Galvanized Drink Tubs (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: BARsics Galvanized Beverage Tubs, Set of 2
The simplest way to serve cold drinks outdoors without a bar.
View on Amazon: Galvanized Drink Tubs (opens in a new tab)~$60 (approximate)
Why this?
Galvanized Drink Tubs
Our pick: BARsics Galvanized Beverage Tubs, Set of 2
The simplest way to serve cold drinks outdoors without a bar, and the same tub holds the ice water for cooling towels. One tub per 40 guests, on a table at hip height, with a towel underneath for the drips.
~$60 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Sweat-Proof Undershirt (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Thompson Tee Sweatproof Undershirt, Deep V
Nerves, a wool suit and an August ceremony show as pit marks by the first dance on a normal undershirt.
View on Amazon: Sweat-Proof Undershirt (opens in a new tab)~$40 (approximate)
Why this?
Sweat-Proof Undershirt
Our pick: Thompson Tee Sweatproof Undershirt, Deep V
Nerves, a wool suit and an August ceremony show as pit marks by the first dance on a normal undershirt. A barrier layer keeps the dress shirt dry. Deep V so it hides under an open collar; read the size chart, and buy two for a heavy sweater.
~$40 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Rechargeable Handheld Fan (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: PlayHot Portable Handheld Fan
Pocket-sized relief for summer ceremonies and airless getting-ready rooms.
View on Amazon: Rechargeable Handheld Fan (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Rechargeable Handheld Fan
Our pick: PlayHot Portable Handheld Fan
Pocket-sized relief for summer ceremonies and airless getting-ready rooms.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Hand Fans for Guests (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Sepwedd White Paper Fans, 50 Pack
For a summer ceremony.
View on Amazon: Hand Fans for Guests (opens in a new tab)~$35 (approximate)
Why this?
Hand Fans for Guests
Our pick: Sepwedd White Paper Fans, 50 Pack
For a summer ceremony. Some couples print the program on them.
~$35 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Silk Folding Fans (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Sepwedd White Fabric Folding Fans, 50 Pack
Sturdier than paper, so they survive the ceremony and go home as the favor.
View on Amazon: Silk Folding Fans (opens in a new tab)~$45 (approximate)
Why this?
Silk Folding Fans
Our pick: Sepwedd White Fabric Folding Fans, 50 Pack
Sturdier than paper, so they survive the ceremony and go home as the favor. Set one on each seat for a summer ceremony.
~$45 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Sunscreen Lotion (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Sun Bum SPF 50 Lotion, 8 oz
Set two or three bottles at the ceremony entrance for the guests who forgot their own.
View on Amazon: Sunscreen Lotion (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Sunscreen Lotion
Our pick: Sun Bum SPF 50 Lotion, 8 oz
Set two or three bottles at the ceremony entrance for the guests who forgot their own. Lotion rather than spray, so nothing drifts onto dresses and suits.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)120 Quart Ice Chest (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Igloo Polar Hard Cooler, 120 Quart
Ice is the thing that runs out at 7 p.m.
View on Amazon: 120 Quart Ice Chest (opens in a new tab)~$130 (approximate)
Why this?
120 Quart Ice Chest
Our pick: Igloo Polar Hard Cooler, 120 Quart
Ice is the thing that runs out at 7 p.m. For 100 guests over a warm afternoon plan two chests, one for bagged ice and one for drinks, and pre-chill them the night before.
~$130 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Ice Scoop (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Stainless Steel Ice Scoop, 6 oz
Without one, guests scoop ice with a cup or their hands.
View on Amazon: Ice Scoop (opens in a new tab)~$5 (approximate)
Why this?
Ice Scoop
Our pick: Stainless Steel Ice Scoop, 6 oz
Without one, guests scoop ice with a cup or their hands. Stainless, easy to rinse, and it hangs on the side of a tub.
Don't forget a scoop.
~$5 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Sunscreen (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Neutrogena Beach Defense Stick SPF 50
A stick applies without streaking makeup and fits in a pocket.
View on Amazon: Sunscreen (opens in a new tab)~$15 (approximate)
Why this?
Sunscreen
Our pick: Neutrogena Beach Defense Stick SPF 50
A stick applies without streaking makeup and fits in a pocket.
~$15 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Don't forget, nothing to buy
- Move a summer ceremony to within 90 minutes of sunset, and order 50 to 100 percent more ice than the indoor estimate.
- Buttercream melts and fondant sweats; keep the cake inside until the cutting.
- Print the program on the fan; it is the most repeated planner tip for hot ceremonies.
- Venues rent heaters and misting fans; buying only makes sense for a backyard wedding you will use them at again.
- A power station will not run a DJ rig or a heater; ask the DJ what they need before the day.
- Buy firewood for the fire pit locally; many states restrict moving it.
- Renting portable restrooms? Name one person to restock toilet paper, sanitizer and the trash halfway through the reception.
Cold evenings7
Guest Pashminas (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Wedding Pashmina Wraps, 12 Pack
The favor guests reach for at an outdoor or evening wedding, and the one they take home.
View on Amazon: Guest Pashminas (opens in a new tab)~$50 (approximate)
Why this?
Guest Pashminas
Our pick: Wedding Pashmina Wraps, 12 Pack
The favor guests reach for at an outdoor or evening wedding, and the one they take home. Plan for about half the guest list, fold them into a basket with a small take-one sign, and keep a few at the ceremony for the front rows.
~$50 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Blankets for Guests (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Newwiee Fleece Throws, 15 Pack
For evening outdoor receptions.
View on Amazon: Blankets for Guests (opens in a new tab)~$75 (approximate)
Why this?
Blankets for Guests
Our pick: Newwiee Fleece Throws, 15 Pack
For evening outdoor receptions. A stack by the door, or one draped on each chair.
~$75 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Hand Warmers (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: HotHands Hand Warmers, 40 Pairs
For winter and late fall outdoor moments.
View on Amazon: Hand Warmers (opens in a new tab)~$25 (approximate)
Why this?
Hand Warmers
Our pick: HotHands Hand Warmers, 40 Pairs
For winter and late fall outdoor moments. Hand them out before the ceremony.
~$25 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Hot Drink Dispenser (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Vondior Insulated Airpot, 5 Litre
A cocoa or cider station is the cold-weather idea every guide leads with, and this is the hardware.
View on Amazon: Hot Drink Dispenser (opens in a new tab)~$60 (approximate)
Why this?
Hot Drink Dispenser
Our pick: Vondior Insulated Airpot, 5 Litre
A cocoa or cider station is the cold-weather idea every guide leads with, and this is the hardware. One 5 litre pot pours about 25 cups and holds heat for hours without a plug, so it works at a ceremony site.
~$60 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Smokeless Fire Pit (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand, 19.5 Inch
For barn, lake and backyard weddings the after-party is a fire.
View on Amazon: Smokeless Fire Pit (opens in a new tab)~$350 (approximate)
Why this?
Smokeless Fire Pit
Our pick: Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand, 19.5 Inch
For barn, lake and backyard weddings the after-party is a fire, and this one burns without the smoke that follows guests around; it goes home to your patio afterward. Bring s'mores supplies for the after-party crowd rather than every guest, and check the venue's fire rules and any local burn ban first.
~$350 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Also in Picked by I Do, for your registryView on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Natural Fire Starters (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: All-Weather Natural Fire Starters
Lighting a fire pit in the dark with a lighter and paper is the scene nobody plans for.
View on Amazon: Natural Fire Starters (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
Why this?
Natural Fire Starters
Our pick: All-Weather Natural Fire Starters
Lighting a fire pit in the dark with a lighter and paper is the scene nobody plans for. One starter under the wood and it catches, even when the air is damp.
Pairs with the fire pit. Buy the wood locally.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Display Basket (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Megasket Cotton Rope Basket, 22 Inch, White
Blankets in a plastic bin sit untouched; the same blankets in a big woven basket with a small sign are gone…
View on Amazon: Display Basket (opens in a new tab)~$25 (approximate)
Why this?
Display Basket
Our pick: Megasket Cotton Rope Basket, 22 Inch, White
Blankets in a plastic bin sit untouched; the same blankets in a big woven basket with a small sign are gone in five minutes. One per station, and it goes home as living-room storage afterward.
~$25 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Bugs5
Bug Repellent Wipes (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Natrapel Picaridin Repellent Wipes, 36 Count
A dusk reception by water needs a basket of individually wrapped wipes at the entrance and in each restroom.
View on Amazon: Bug Repellent Wipes (opens in a new tab)~$30 (approximate)
Why this?
Bug Repellent Wipes
Our pick: Natrapel Picaridin Repellent Wipes, 36 Count
A dusk reception by water needs a basket of individually wrapped wipes at the entrance and in each restroom, not one pack in a bridesmaid's bag. Picaridin is unscented and will not mark fabric. Plan one wipe per three guests.
~$30 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Picaridin Repellent Lotion (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Sawyer 20% Picaridin Lotion, 3 oz
Unscented, safe on fabric and watch faces, and as effective on mosquitoes as DEET.
View on Amazon: Picaridin Repellent Lotion (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
Why this?
Picaridin Repellent Lotion
Our pick: Sawyer 20% Picaridin Lotion, 3 oz
Unscented, safe on fabric and watch faces, and as effective on mosquitoes as DEET. One bottle in each getting-ready room, applied before the dress goes on, and the wedding party is covered until the last dance.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Area Mosquito Repeller (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Thermacell EX90 Rechargeable Repeller
Scent-free and smoke-free, with nothing sprayed near a dress.
View on Amazon: Area Mosquito Repeller (opens in a new tab)~$50 (approximate)
Why this?
Area Mosquito Repeller
Our pick: Thermacell EX90 Rechargeable Repeller
Scent-free and smoke-free, with nothing sprayed near a dress. Each unit protects a 20 foot circle, so four around the ceremony and two at the bar cover 100 guests. Switch them on fifteen minutes before guests arrive, and know they lose ground in wind.
~$50 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Perrigo Loratadine 10 mg, 30 Tablets
Flowers, grass and a barn venue set off allergies at the worst moment.
View on Amazon: Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
Why this?
Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief
Our pick: Perrigo Loratadine 10 mg, 30 Tablets
Flowers, grass and a barn venue set off allergies at the worst moment. Non-drowsy, so nobody nods off during the toasts. Keep it in the kit, labeled.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Yellowjacket Traps (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Rescue Disposable Yellowjacket Traps, 6 Pack
The August problem nobody plans for is yellowjackets in the lemonade.
View on Amazon: Yellowjacket Traps (opens in a new tab)~$35 (approximate)
Why this?
Yellowjacket Traps
Our pick: Rescue Disposable Yellowjacket Traps, 6 Pack
The August problem nobody plans for is yellowjackets in the lemonade. Hang four to six traps about 20 feet from the tables the day before, downwind, so they pull the wasps away rather than toward the bar. Check the regional formula for your venue.
~$35 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Wind5
Tablecloth Clips (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: TriPole Stainless Tablecloth Clips, 32 Pack
The first gust at an outdoor reception lifts every tablecloth into the centerpieces.
View on Amazon: Tablecloth Clips (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
Why this?
Tablecloth Clips
Our pick: TriPole Stainless Tablecloth Clips, 32 Pack
The first gust at an outdoor reception lifts every tablecloth into the centerpieces. Four to six clips per table, hidden along the back edge, stop that. They fit a standard folding-table edge, so check the thickness of rented tables first.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Zip Ties (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Cable Matters Zip Ties, 200 Pack
Greenery to an arch, drapes to a tent pole, a wobbly sign to its easel.
View on Amazon: Zip Ties (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
Why this?
Zip Ties
Our pick: Cable Matters Zip Ties, 200 Pack
Greenery to an arch, drapes to a tent pole, a wobbly sign to its easel. White vanishes against an arbor and black against a stand; snip the tails flush so nothing catches a dress.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Weight Bags (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: ABCCANOPY Canopy Weight Bags, 4 Pack
The welcome sign face-down in the grass is the first thing guests see at half of all outdoor weddings.
View on Amazon: Weight Bags (opens in a new tab)~$15 (approximate)
Why this?
Weight Bags
Our pick: ABCCANOPY Canopy Weight Bags, 4 Pack
The welcome sign face-down in the grass is the first thing guests see at half of all outdoor weddings. These ship empty; fill them with sand on site. One per easel, four for a canopy or arch.
~$15 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Magnetic Veil Weights (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Pearl Magnetic Veil Weights, 12 Pairs
A long veil in a breeze wraps itself around your face during the vows.
View on Amazon: Magnetic Veil Weights (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
Why this?
Magnetic Veil Weights
Our pick: Pearl Magnetic Veil Weights, 12 Pairs
A long veil in a breeze wraps itself around your face during the vows. Four to six magnetic pearls clipped along the hem hold it down without a stitch, and the rest can weight a dress hem or a scarf.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)White Pop-Up Canopy (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Crown Shades 10x10 Pop-Up Canopy, White
Even with a reception tent, the bar, the DJ and the caterer's prep table usually stand in the open.
View on Amazon: White Pop-Up Canopy (opens in a new tab)~$150 (approximate)
Why this?
White Pop-Up Canopy
Our pick: Crown Shades 10x10 Pop-Up Canopy, White
Even with a reception tent, the bar, the DJ and the caterer's prep table usually stand in the open. A white 10x10 covers one of them from rain or sun. Add weight bags for the legs, and treat it as a stopgap, not a tent.
~$150 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Light and power10
Solar Path Lights (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Eyrosa Solar Pathway Lights, 12 Pack
Guests walk back to the cars across dark grass.
View on Amazon: Solar Path Lights (opens in a new tab)~$35 (approximate)
Why this?
Solar Path Lights
Our pick: Eyrosa Solar Pathway Lights, 12 Pack
Guests walk back to the cars across dark grass. Stake these along the path to parking and the restrooms the morning before, one every 6 to 8 feet, and they switch on at dusk with no cords. Add a battery lantern at the shuttle stop.
~$35 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Gaffer Tape (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Gaffer Power Black Gaffer Tape, 2 in x 30 yd
Holds cords flat across the dance floor, tacks up a drooping garland and comes off venue walls without…
View on Amazon: Gaffer Tape (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Gaffer Tape
Our pick: Gaffer Power Black Gaffer Tape, 2 in x 30 yd
Holds cords flat across the dance floor, tacks up a drooping garland and comes off venue walls without taking the paint, which duct tape does not. Black for cords and floors; a white roll disappears on linens and walls.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Outdoor Extension Cord (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: POWGRN 50 ft Outdoor Extension Cord, 12 Gauge
The DJ, the string lights and the coffee urn are never near an outlet.
View on Amazon: Outdoor Extension Cord (opens in a new tab)~$45 (approximate)
Why this?
Outdoor Extension Cord
Our pick: POWGRN 50 ft Outdoor Extension Cord, 12 Gauge
The DJ, the string lights and the coffee urn are never near an outlet, and a ten-foot power strip does not cross a barn. Fifty feet of outdoor-rated cord with a lit end so you can see it is live. Add a rubber cover where it crosses a walkway.
~$45 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Portable Ceremony PA (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: 100W Portable PA with 2 Wireless Mics
For a backyard, beach or park ceremony without a DJ.
View on Amazon: Portable Ceremony PA (opens in a new tab)~$200 (approximate)
Why this?
Portable Ceremony PA
Our pick: 100W Portable PA with 2 Wireless Mics
For a backyard, beach or park ceremony without a DJ, a battery speaker with a wireless mic is what lets row eight hear the vows. Pair a phone over Bluetooth for the processional and hand the mic to the officiant.
~$200 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Luminary Bags (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Homemory White Luminary Bags, 50 Pack
Paper luminaria lining the aisle or the walk to the reception cost pennies each and read as a design choice.
View on Amazon: Luminary Bags (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Luminary Bags
Our pick: Homemory White Luminary Bags, 50 Pack
Paper luminaria lining the aisle or the walk to the reception cost pennies each and read as a design choice. Weight each with a cup of sand and an LED tealight, one bag every 3 feet on both sides, and they ride out a breeze.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)LED Tealights (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Homemory Flameless Tealights with Remote, 24 Pack
Most venues ban open flame, and real tealights burn out before the first dance.
View on Amazon: LED Tealights (opens in a new tab)~$25 (approximate)
Why this?
LED Tealights
Our pick: Homemory Flameless Tealights with Remote, 24 Pack
Most venues ban open flame, and real tealights burn out before the first dance. Set the timer once and they glow all night without anyone lighting them. Count tables times votives, add ten percent, and check the battery type.
Pairs with the luminary bags.
~$25 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Rechargeable Headlamps (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: LHKNL Rechargeable LED Headlamps, 2 Pack
Breakdown in a barn or a field at 11 p.m.
View on Amazon: Rechargeable Headlamps (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Rechargeable Headlamps
Our pick: LHKNL Rechargeable LED Headlamps, 2 Pack
Breakdown in a barn or a field at 11 p.m. goes twice as fast with both hands free. One per person loading the cars, charged the night before.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)LED Pillar Candles (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Antizer Real Wax LED Pillars, Set of 9
For the aisle, a mantel or the head table.
View on Amazon: LED Pillar Candles (opens in a new tab)~$25 (approximate)
Why this?
LED Pillar Candles
Our pick: Antizer Real Wax LED Pillars, Set of 9
For the aisle, a mantel or the head table, real-wax pillars with a flickering LED read as candlelight in photos and do not blow out in the wind. Nine sizes make a staggered cluster; set the timer during setup.
~$25 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Battery Fairy Lights (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: YJFWAL Battery Fairy Lights, 12 Pack
A strand of warm micro-LEDs fixes a dark corner, a cake table or the card box with no outlet in reach.
View on Amazon: Battery Fairy Lights (opens in a new tab)~$25 (approximate)
Why this?
Battery Fairy Lights
Our pick: YJFWAL Battery Fairy Lights, 12 Pack
A strand of warm micro-LEDs fixes a dark corner, a cake table or the card box with no outlet in reach. Twelve strands at ten feet each; they take AAA batteries, so add those to the setup list.
~$25 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Our pick: Ambience Pro Weatherproof String Lights
Whatever your outside actually is.
View on Amazon: Patio String Lights (opens in a new tab)~$50 (approximate)
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Patio String Lights
Our pick: Ambience Pro Weatherproof String Lights
Whatever your outside actually is.
~$50 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Pop-Up Trash Can (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Coghlan's Deluxe Pop-Up Trash Can, 29.5 Gallon
A backyard, park or farm wedding often has no bins.
View on Amazon: Pop-Up Trash Can (opens in a new tab)~$25 (approximate)
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Pop-Up Trash Can
Our pick: Coghlan's Deluxe Pop-Up Trash Can, 29.5 Gallon
A backyard, park or farm wedding often has no bins. Put one by the bar and one by the dessert table, or the trash ends up on the tables. Clips hold a large bag, and it folds flat afterward. Sold singly; most weddings want two or three.
~$25 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Contractor Trash Bags (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Hefty Contractor Bags, 42 Gallon, 26 Count
Breakdown produces a mountain of florals, packaging and cake plates, and venue bins are small.
View on Amazon: Contractor Trash Bags (opens in a new tab)~$30 (approximate)
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Contractor Trash Bags
Our pick: Hefty Contractor Bags, 42 Gallon, 26 Count
Breakdown produces a mountain of florals, packaging and cake plates, and venue bins are small. One box of heavy bags means the last hour does not end with a split sack in the parking lot.
Clip one inside each pop-up can.
~$30 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Heel Protectors (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Clear Heel Protectors for Grass, 21 Pairs
Stilettos sink into a lawn with every step.
View on Amazon: Heel Protectors (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
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Heel Protectors
Our pick: Clear Heel Protectors for Grass, 21 Pairs
Stilettos sink into a lawn with every step. A dish of clear caps at the ceremony entrance, sizes mixed, is the small kindness garden-wedding guests photograph. One pair per two guests, plus a few in the wedding-party bags.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Compact First-Aid Kit (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: First Aid Only Soft-Case First Aid Kit, 298 Pieces
Someone will need a real bandage, an antiseptic wipe or an instant cold pack.
View on Amazon: Compact First-Aid Kit (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
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Compact First-Aid Kit
Our pick: First Aid Only Soft-Case First Aid Kit, 298 Pieces
Someone will need a real bandage, an antiseptic wipe or an instant cold pack, and blister pads do not cover a cut hand from a broken glass. Add a box of bandages in mixed skin tones, and a bite and sting stick if the venue is a farm or lakeside. Everything in it is over the counter.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Instant Cold Packs (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: General Medi Instant Cold Packs, 4 x 5.5 in, 8 Pack
A rolled ankle on the dance floor, a bee sting at an outdoor ceremony, a guest overheating in August.
View on Amazon: Instant Cold Packs (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
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Instant Cold Packs
Our pick: General Medi Instant Cold Packs, 4 x 5.5 in, 8 Pack
A rolled ankle on the dance floor, a bee sting at an outdoor ceremony, a guest overheating in August. Squeeze one and it is cold in seconds, with no freezer or ice needed.
For heat, stings and the occasional twisted ankle on uneven ground.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Utility Wagon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Originsure Collapsible Wagon, 300L
Forty centerpieces, three bins and a card box across a gravel lot, twice.
View on Amazon: Utility Wagon (opens in a new tab)~$120 (approximate)
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Utility Wagon
Our pick: Originsure Collapsible Wagon, 300L
Forty centerpieces, three bins and a card box across a gravel lot, twice. The wide wheels handle grass, gravel and sand, and it folds into the trunk. Probably the most useful thing a DIY couple buys, and it keeps its value after.
~$120 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Plastic Champagne Flutes (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Prestee Plastic Champagne Flutes, 100 Count
For the toast or the send-off when the venue does not supply glassware.
View on Amazon: Plastic Champagne Flutes (opens in a new tab)~$30 (approximate)
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Plastic Champagne Flutes
Our pick: Prestee Plastic Champagne Flutes, 100 Count
For the toast or the send-off when the venue does not supply glassware. Check what the venue provides first, then order one per guest plus ten percent. Clear, not frosted, so the champagne shows in photos.
~$30 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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