Wedding Receptions In Tampa Heights

How to Plan a Flawless Hillsborough County Outdoor Wedding Reception

Are you and your fiancé looking for an amazing location for your Tampa Heights, FL wedding reception? Have you been unimpressed by the facilities you’ve found when searching for “reception venues near me” and “reception halls near me”? If your answer to these questions is “yes”, then you should seriously consider scheduling an appointment with Hillsborough County’s premier wedding reception venue: The Barn at Crescent Lake. A recently upgraded spacious, historic barn and 40-acres of picturesque lakefront property, our facility is the perfect place for a relaxed, yet elegant and romantic marriage reception. A luxurious bridal cabin and groom’s lodge and all-inclusive packages that can be customized to meet your unique needs are just some of the additional perks that make our Tampa Heights, FL wedding reception venue so spectacular. With so many magnificent features, The Barn at Crescent Lake is the ideal location to start your happily ever after.

Tips to Help You Plan an Amazing Outdoor Wedding Reception

With warm weather year-round and ample beautiful settings to choose from, it’s no wonder why so many Hillsborough County brides and grooms opt to celebrate their vows with an outdoor wedding reception. Whether a backyard, a field, a beach, or a barn, an outdoor wedding reception really captures an air of romance and can be absolutely breathtaking.

Despite the benefits, however, there are some caveats and drawbacks associated with an outdoor wedding reception; weather concerns, pests, and sun exposure, just to name a few. Don’t let these worries prevent you from having your celebration surrounded by the beauty of nature. With the following tips, your outdoor Tampa Heights, FL wedding reception will go off without a hitch.

Choose the Perfect Venue

There are plenty of outdoor locations in Hillsborough County where you can host an outdoor wedding reception; barns, beaches, gardens, wineries, resorts, farms, estates, or even your own backyard. There are upsides and downsides associated with each of these venues. Familiarize yourself with the pros and cons that are associated with each outdoor setting and make sure to take them into consideration before you decide on a venue for your Tampa Heights, FL wedding reception.

Offer Shade

Irrespective of the venue you choose, offering shade is an absolute must. It’s no secret that the Hillsborough County sun can get blazingly hot – especially if you’re having a mid-day outdoor wedding reception. Prior to your special day, visit your venue during the time when your reception will be held to assess the sunlight and existing shaded areas. If the setting lacks adequate shade, plan to create it by bringing in open-air structures, such as canopies or tents. Parasols are a great idea, too, as they offer portable shade; plus, they can be coordinated with your color scheme or you can customize them with your names and wedding date or a special quote, and they can double as favors.

Hydration is a Must

Your guests will naturally feel thirsty in the warm, outdoor air; especially when they’re dancing and imbibing tasty adult libations. Set up “hydration stations” throughout the venue filled with plenty of thirst-quenching beverages, including an assortment of waters (plain mineral and distilled, and fancy flavored sparkling varieties, too), lemonade, iced tea, and perhaps even fruit smoothies.

Prepare for Wind

While a gentle breeze or even a big gust can bring welcoming cool air, the wind can also pose problems. Avoid potential disasters by planning for the wind ahead of time. For example, you could secure place cards and programs by attaching them to ornamental rocks or ribbons, hold tablecloths down with specialized clips or decorative weights. Decorate your Hillsborough County outdoor wedding reception venue with sturdy floral arrangements. For centerpieces, use naturally heavy items, such as lanterns, candles, framed photographs, or other weighted decorations.

Carefully Plan Your Menu

The menu is another factor that needs to be taken into consideration when you’re planning an outdoor wedding reception. With Hillsborough County heat, food can spoil food rather quickly, and frozen items, such as ice cream, are sure to become a soupy, melted mess; not to mention the fact that food can attract pests. Choose your menu wisely and make special accommodations for the food that will be served. For instance, don’t leave meats, seafood, and cheeses out in the open; rather, arrange to have them served right before they will be offered to guests and make sure they’re kept shielded from the sun, heat, and insects. If you’re planning on serving fruits, ice creams, or anything else that needs to be kept cold, make sure that they’re held in chilled carts or dishes.

Keep Your Guests Comfortable

It goes without saying that you want your guests to be as happy and to have as much fun as possible, and in order to achieve both, comfort is essential. To ensure comfort, offer items that your guests can use to ensure their comfort; sunscreen, battery-operated or hand fans (that coordinate with your color scheme, or that are printed with your personal wedding day hashtag, or even your program), and bug spray, for example. You can either set these items in baskets in the restrooms or around your Tampa Heights, FL wedding reception venue, or fill individual gift bags with these comfort items and set them on each chair, place them on a table at your venue’s entry point, or have trusted loved ones or wedding coordinators hand them out. Additionally, avoid using bare metal or plastic chairs for seating, as they can become scorching in the heat and sun; cover seats with fabric that coordinates with the decor, which will not only make them more aesthetically pleasing but will also prevent them from heating up. 

Looking for a Spectacular Outdoor Wedding Reception Hall in Hillsborough County?

When you’re looking for the perfect venue for your outdoor Tampa Heights, FL wedding reception, be sure you include The Barn at Crescent Lake on your list of locations to tour. Our rustic, charming, elegant, and romantic renovated historic barn and 40-acres of unspoiled lakefront property is the perfect setting to host an unforgettable marriage reception. To learn more about our facility or to schedule a tour, call 813-486-2731 or visit https://barnatcrescentlake.com.

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