Seven Springs Winery: outdoor wedding

Do you have so many things on your to-do list that you just don't know where to start? We understand that your wedding is a huge event, and while you're trying to pull everything together, sometimes you just need a little help figuring out the details. At Seven Springs Winery, we want to help you cross everything off your list and pull together a beautifully wedding seamlessly. Here is a checklist that you can follow, along with a timeline to achieve everything by to keep you a little less stressed.

10-12 Months Before Your Wedding

Congratulations! This is the beginning of a fun adventure, and you are only just getting started. Here are a few things you'll want to start doing.

Announce your engagement
Set up a time for parents to meet each other if they haven't already
Set your wedding budget
Start delegating wedding tasks, and make notes of who is responsible for different details
Select your wedding date, location (hint: choose the best wedding venue at the Lake of the Ozarks!), and be sure to reserve both the ceremony and reception site
Finalize your guest lists
Consider hiring a wedding planner

6-9 Months Before Your Wedding

The days are getting even shorter leading up to your event, but we know you've got everything under control!

Choose your photographer, florist, hairstylist, caterer, honeymoon locations, wedding rings, wedding dress, wedding cake and groom's attire.
Select music for the ceremony and reception, and don't forget to book entertainment

3-5 Months Before Your Wedding

Can you hardly stand the wait and anticipation? It's almost here, and there are still some details left to wrap up.

Select your wedding invitations, and be sure to order them, along with other wedding stationary
Choose wedding favors and place the orders for them
Start purchasing decorations for the ceremony and reception
Reserve necessary transportation (we have a shuttle available, be sure to ask about it when booking your date!)

1-2 Months Before Your Wedding

It's so close you can almost feel it - and we hope you're only feeling the excitement and not the stress.

Re-confirm the bookings that you have for the photographer, hairstylist, florist, honeymoon, and caterer
Go to your final dress fitting
Double check that your suppliers and vendors have all been paid what is necessary
Send out your invitations

1-2 Weeks Before Your Wedding

You can finally stop counting in months and start counting in weeks! You're almost there, don't stop now!

Finalize the seating plan
Pack for your honeymoon
Treat yourself to a spa day!
Make sure the arrangements for decorating are finalized, and start preparing for the task

The Wedding Day!

The day you've been waiting for is finally here! We can't wait to see how it all comes together and celebrate with you. There are two last things you need to remember, though:

Eat a healthy breakfast and drink plenty of water. You'll appreciate the energy later!
Relax, breathe, smile, and have a wonderful time

Have a Dream Wedding at the Lake of the Ozarks

Our Lake of the Ozarks winery is the perfect place to host your wedding. We provide the option to marry indoors in our banquet center, or outdoors in our gazebo. We can provide a shuttle for your so that you can easily get from your hotel to our venue. We even provide catering as well, so as you can see, we have all of the bases covered, and all you need to do is enjoy your special day. If you're ready to start planning your big day, give us a call at (573) 317-0100.

Come for the wine...Stay for the atmosphere...Remember the view!

Seven Springs is the finest Winery at the Lake of the Ozarks with a full-service facility perfect for outdoor weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and parties. Call us today to make reservations for your special event!

Seven Springs Winery

573.317.0100

846 Winery Hills Estates

Linn Creek, MO 65052

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Oh, they say when you marry in June, you're a bride all your life.

And the bridegroom who marries in June gets a sweetheart for a wife.

The old adage from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers insists that June is the month to marry, and what a pretty month for it! Beautiful flowers, sunshine and green leaves everywhere. No matter what month you marry, this is the season for outdoor weddings. Though the outdoors are fairly decorated without any help from us, there are always some fun little details you can add to make it your own! We would LOVE for you to spend your special day at the best wedding venue at the Lake of the Ozarks. Here are a few fun ideas for your upcoming outdoor wedding to get you inspired!

1. Include your Photos

By including photos in your wedding decor, you show people the journey that has led up to this special day! Don't be afraid to incorporate selfies, date nights, cheesy smiles, and fun memories! There are many fun ways to display the photos as well. You can wrap string around trees and clip your images on with little clothespins, hang them between trees, and use them in your centerpieces. Get creative with all the ways you can use your favorite memories!

2. Outdoor Lighting

There are many ways to incorporate a romantic ambiance to your wedding through lighting. Even though the sun doesn't set until later in the evening during the summer, you'll want something planned for the reception. You can string Christmas lights around the property for a fun twinkle. Another neat option is to put solar sidewalk lights inside a lampshade! They'll kick on when the evening strikes, and will add a fun maintenance free, fire free atmosphere. You can place table lamps on the reception tables, or make a fun photo booth area with a standing lamp!

3. Hanging Candles

Hanging jars with candles in them, whether battery or wax is always a fun way to add a warm glow and make a scene look full. You can hang them above your wedding arbor, place them down the aisle, or on tables. If you use wax candles, make sure to designate someone to light them ahead of time! You don't want to be in the middle of your vows and realize the candles aren't lit!

4. Flowers & Buckets

Filling a bucket with flowers can be an easy way to decorate your aisle, reception tables, or even your food tables. Buckets are easy to find at your local stores and can be quite economic. Fill them with beautiful wild flowers that are common during the summer! Don't forget to put a little water in the bottom to keep them fresh.

5. Sidewalk Chalk

If your wedding venue has sidewalks, a neat way to direct your guests to the ceremony or the reception is with sidewalk chalk! If you aren't artsy, you can used stencils to make it look perfect. Hearts scattered all the way down, arrows, initials, your wedding date, all the fun dates that mark your relationship or even "self portraits" are all ways to keep it fun and give your guests something to smile about as they walk to their destination!

At Seven Springs Winery we have a beautiful outdoor wedding venue at the Lake of the Ozarks and we would love to celebrate your special day with you! When you book your wedding with us we provide an event coordinator who will work closely with you to ensure your needs are met. Our facility holds up to 300 people inside and another 125 outside, and our pavilion provides seating for 200 people with electric for CD players, sound systems or live bands. At night our patio area lights up giving you and your guests and beautiful, intimate atmosphere. In addition our executive chef prepares a delicious banquet menu with items ranging from hors d'oeuvres to gourmet styled meals. Give us a call to book your dream vineyard wedding at the Lake of the Ozarks!