If you are planning an outdoor ceremony, lighting is an important factor to take into consideration. Harsh lighting such as direct sunlight is unflattering. Harsh light occurs during the middle of the day when the sun is at its strongest and high overhead in the sky.
Harsh light creates unflattering shadows on your face and body. Whereas soft light which is filtered or in shade is beautiful and soft – beautiful and flattering light for the face and body. Soft light occurs later in the afternoon approaching sunset or in shaded areas.