If you are in the midst of wedding planning, you might be having a tough time deciding between your many venue choices (like Chez Shari). You might have looked at both indoor and outdoor venues, but you may want to reconsider some of the outdoor venue options that you might have looked at. These are a few reasons why.

1. You Can Enjoy Natural Lighting 

If you ask anyone who takes pictures regularly—whether a professional photographer or someone who just likes to snap a lot of shots on their smartphone—you will probably find that many prefer taking photographs in natural lighting. When hosting an outdoor wedding, you can take advantage of natural lighting to make sure that your photographs turn out beautifully, and you might find that your decor looks a whole lot better, too, when it isn't cast in unnatural lighting. Plus, as an added bonus, you can cut down on the need to rent additional lighting, which might be necessary for some indoor venues.

2. Avoid Feeling Cramped

Sure, it's true that even outdoor spaces have their limits when it comes to space for your guests and your ceremony. However, things can feel a whole lot less cramped outdoors if you have a huge guest list. It's a great way to make room for more guests and to feel a little less cramped when compared to smaller venues.

3. They're Often More Affordable

The truth is that many outdoor wedding venues—such as at local parks or on the beach—can be cheaper (or even completely free, although possibly with some restrictions) when compared to indoor venues. If you want to save money for other things, such as hosting a well-catered reception or spending a little more on your wedding dress or honeymoon, cutting costs on your wedding ceremony venue is a smart choice. Luckily, depending on where you live, there is a good chance that there are many affordable or free outdoor venue spaces available near you...including, quite possibly, your own backyard or the backyard of one of your family members or friends.

As you can see, if you are currently looking for the perfect wedding venue for your ceremony, you might want to consider an outdoor venue. Depending on your location, you might be surprised by all of the options that are available for you and just how wonderful your wedding can be if you host it outdoors.