If you have a wedding, graduation party or other big event coming up, your most economical option for hosting may be an outdoor venue. However, being outdoors can come with hurdles that negatively impact your soirée. It’s best to prepare for them ahead of time.
Allergies
If you or your guests have sensitivities to pollen or bee stings, an outdoor event may be a disaster waiting to happen. When planning an outdoor event, take note of the surrounding vegetation as well as the time of year. Different allergens come out at different times and if a specific one is a problem, waiting a month may make a huge difference.
Bad Weather
Even if the weather prediction is good, you might still find yourself rained out—or possibly baked out, if the temperature is hotter than expected. When you plan an outdoor event, you should always have a backup venue lined up in case of bad weather, such as your local town hall or church.
Mosquitos
No matter where you live, these bugs are the worst part of summer. Not only do their bites leave itchy welts, but swarms can be so overwhelming that no one can pay attention to what’s going on because they’re too busy swatting the pests away. If you live in a high-humidity area, finding a provider that specializes in event mosquito fogging Houston TX may save the day.
Unexpected Guests
Access control is a little more difficult outdoors than it is indoors. If you want to be sure the only people in attendance are those you invited, you should ask friends or family members to act as unofficial bouncers to check people into your event as they arrive. Depending on the severity of safety concerns, you may want to hire a security guard, as they are trained in self-defense and de-escalation.
For every problem, there is a solution. Even with these hurdles, your outdoor event can still be a raging success.
