September 2nd

Tip of the Day: Planning an outdoor ceremony? Ask your photographer to meet you at your venue a couple of weeks before your wedding day to figure out the best location and direction to face the altar for photographs. "Depending on the time of day, you may need to be in the shade, or face a certain direction to work with the position of the sun," says Lauren Kearns from Lauren Kearns Photography.

Your guests will also thank you!

Plus, check out 20 Ingenious Tips for Throwing an Outdoor Wedding.