When you decide to have your wedding in a beautiful state like New Hampshire, it immediately begs an important question: inside or outside? Wedding venues in NH are known for making the most of our stunning natural beauty, especially the famous fall foliage. A gorgeous outdoor backdrop isn’t all we have to offer, though. NH wedding venues like the Bedford Village Inn also offer an array of indoor wedding options. Still, as with anything, the best decisions are made when well-informed, so let’s unpack each type of wedding together.
Under the Open Sky:
Exploring Outdoor Weddings
It’s not difficult to understand why an outdoor wedding in New Hampshire is so appealing. The area is known for its natural beauty, and we can assure you that the state is stunning year-round. A Bedford Village Inn wedding in the gardens makes the most of this natural backdrop, balancing our pristine landscaping with the wild natural beauty around us.
Challenges of Outdoor Celebrations
There are downsides to an outdoor wedding, the biggest being the volatility of the weather. While you can be confident that an indoor venue will look exactly the same from one day to the next, even with the best weatherman on the job, you might wake up on your wedding day with an unfortunate surprise.
Rain is the biggest challenge – but an experienced wedding team will always prepare a backup wedding solution when there’s even a chance of a shower. A marquee or tent might be all that’s needed, but during the rainy season, an indoor alternative becomes imperative. Nobody wants to force their guests to walk their best shoes through the mud!
On that note, having an outdoor wedding means you have to pay that much more attention to your guests’ comfort. Even on a beautiful day, staying in the sun for too long can affect sensitive or elderly guests. Some guests may struggle to get to the ceremony or reception area if it requires walking over uneven ground. Take comfort into account when planning your seating arrangements, not just aesthetics – you don’t want people to be distracted by hard or uncomfortable seats while you’re exchanging vows.
Indoor Intimacy:
A Look at Celebrating Inside
Indoor wedding venues give you a lot more control over your decor, so if your theming doesn’t rely on nature to get it done, head inside. If sophistication or cozy elegance is your goal, indoor wedding venues in NH might be your top pick. You aren’t as dependent on outside factors to create your perfect moment: everything from the temperature to the lighting and sound can be managed with ease.
Picking an indoor wedding venue also gives you a lot of scope to create a specific atmosphere. The historic charm of the Bedford Village Inn comes from the carefully preserved building style and its hand-picked era-appropriate furnishings. You’ll find a completely different atmosphere at a manor house or grand estate, for example. For some, the serenity and religious significance of a house of worship are an essential part of the wedding ceremony.
Another big plus of an indoor wedding is that you’ll get the same charming venue at every time of year, so the venue doesn’t dictate your wedding date. Being insulated from the seasons means you can have any of your dream NH wedding venues without having to wait for the climate and weather to cooperate.
Trade-Offs & Constraints of Indoor Celebrations
Space constraints are very important to consider when planning an indoor wedding. Most event venues will have strict caps on how many people can be comfortably accommodated in each space, sometimes with drastic cost implications.
If you have a feeling your ceremony guest list is on the cusp of spiraling out of control, an indoor venue might leave your guests cramped and overheating. Outdoor spaces tend to be more forgiving. (Of course, a strict number cutoff can be a very effective tool for controlling the impulse to invite everyone you – or your mothers – have ever met.)
The natural beauty of an outdoor venue means that half of your wedding decor is taken care of by Mother Nature herself. When you pick an indoor venue, even one with a lot of character, it’s up to you to create just about every aspect of the aesthetic vision for the big day.
Find the Perfect Balance at the Bedford Village Inn
At the Bedford Village Inn, you can have the best of both worlds. Our expert wedding team can make it all happen for you, taking care of all the logistics so you can relax and enjoy your day in our stunning setting. There’s a reason we’re known among the best wedding venues in NH!
Get in touch with us, and let’s make your dream Bedford Village Inn wedding a reality.