It’s All Happening At the Zoo: A Wedding Planning Guide   by Jason Hennessey

Some people will not believe it if you chose a zoo for a wedding venue, reason being the immediate picture they see is that of wild animals that are dangerous to humans. But recently, the wild-hearted and the daring in the community have enjoyed their weddings in the zoo, reason being that it is a unique and exotic place to hold a special memorable function.

Zoos can be fun to be in. You can enjoy the site of a variety of wild animals, different species of birds, insects, and trees, crowned with the beautiful scenery. A number of them are now offering such services as hosting special events in their staging and attraction areas. Depending on the size of these areas, zoos can now accommodate a number of guests for such purposes as weddings, picnics and parties.

The challenges of planning a zoo wedding are space and time. One has to ensure that the space available in the zoo can accommodate all guests invited. The couple is advised to visit the zoo so as to assess the available space for their event, know which part of the zoo may be accessed by their guests and the other parts that are out of bounds. Special stages attraction areas and of the zoo may be appropriate to hold your wedding as they are specially made for zoo visitors.

Time is also a crucial factor to consider as management may not allow such events during the normal opening hours. This means that the wedding may have to take place at late hours or at night. There is no problem though with holding a wedding at these late hours as management can organize for sufficient lighting. Trees can be decorated with twinkling lights, passages well lit and the main weddings tent decorated to give it a natural wild look. This is sure to blow up your guests