An outdoor wedding venue can offer a truly inspiring and romantic backdrop for your special day, but you'll want to make sure that the venue you select offers everything you need to make your wedding perfect. Use the following to help find the ideal location for your ceremony and reception.

1. Catering Access

Your caterer may need access to electricity and refrigerators when setting up your reception. Ask the planner at any venue you are considering about what the catering service will have access to. Some outdoor venues have buildings on-site where meals can be plated and prepped, while others provide power access via extension cords to power the bar equipment and heaters for food.

2. Restroom Availability

One challenge that comes with choosing an outdoor venue is restroom availability. Be sure to tour any available restrooms at the venue to determine if they are suitable for your event. Some venues, such as public parks, may only offer portable toilets or limited access to public bathrooms. If the bathrooms aren't up to your standards, ask if you will be able to rent portable toilet trailers. These trailers offer a more upscale alternative to traditional portable toilets, and they can make it easier to choose a beautiful setting for your wedding.

3. Terrain

With an outdoor wedding, you'll want to make sure that the terrain is easily walkable for you and your wedding party. Some venues feature walkways that make it easy to get to the reception area, while others simply have grass cover throughout the space. If you select a venue without walkways, ask about setting up temporary sidewalks. You can use rubber tile squares to build a walkway, including an aisle for the ceremony, so you can wear your dream shoes to your big day.

4. Shared Space

Chances are, you won't want random people wandering into your event, so it's a good idea to ask if you will have private use of the venue or if you will be sharing the space with other parties. Hosting your wedding at a public beach or park may mean that you have to deal with other people, but private venues may offer the exclusive access you crave.

Talk to your party planner about the different outdoor venues near you so you can find the perfect setting for your wedding. When you tour each location, be sure to check out the parking lot, restrooms, and other buildings to ensure everything matches the expectations you have for your wedding day. To learn more, contact a venue like Rainbow Gardens.