Outdoor weddings do happen in the winter. Remember our temperatures rarely fall lower than 68 degrees, and the sun doesn't usually desert us. Still, it's always a good idea to have a plan B in case the heavens decide to open. Marry at a hotel, for example, and you'll certainly be assured of an alternative indoor location. Sometimes the bride and groom hold a reception in the same outdoor location as the ceremony, but more commonly, after posing for photographs and relaxing with a glass of champagne, the party departs to a reception or a meal held at a hotel or a restaurant, or indeed on a boat.
Some couples opt for a quiet meal either on their own or with family.
Check our Restaurants chapter for menus. The Resort Hotels, Small Hotels and Cottage Colonies chapters will help too. Of course you can hire private caterers, but again this is probably easiest to do with the help of consultants. As for prices, again it's difficult to generalize. Once you know the kind of reception you would like and the number of guests, it's wise to call the hotel or restaurant direct to discuss prices.