Portable restrooms may not be the first detail that comes to mind when planning your big day, but if your wedding will be held outdoors, it’s definitely a detail you don’t want to miss. From where to place them to how many to reserve, there are several aspects to consider. Here’s a practical guide to making sure your guests are comfortable.

Choosing Portable Restrooms for Outdoor Weddings

How to Consider Logistics

Think carefully about the wedding site when planning. While an out-of-the-way or semi-isolated beach or forest may seem perfect for your ceremony, consider how and where the units will be transported to the site and placed.

The delivery should be easy, and the site should offer some areas for unobtrusive bathroom placement that’s neither too close nor too far from the main event.

How to Choose Between Toilets & Trailers

Portable restrooms come in two basic styles: the toilet style that serves one person at a time or trailers, which often have proper sinks, flushing toilets, and up to three or four stalls.

Trailers are ideal for an event such as a wedding unless there will be no running water available at the site. This can be as simple as a spigot and garden hose, or you can rent water-holding tanks to be placed next to the trailer.

A truly rustic or informal wedding may be a perfectly suitable place for a basic loo, but keep in mind that a little upkeep and air-freshening will be necessary. A trailer, by contrast, will offer the closest to a regular indoor restroom and is preferable if you have many guests.

How Many to Reserve

What you don’t want is for guests to have to stand around in long lines to use the restroom. Talk with the portable restroom provider to determine how many units you’ll need. One bathroom per every 25 guests is a rough standard, but think about your guest list as you decide. A trailer that provides more stalls may be more appropriate in the long run.

How to Make Them Look Good

No porta-potty is going to be gorgeous, but some are better-looking than others for an event like a wedding. You may be able to decorate the exteriors, hide them subtly away behind trees or buildings, or provide decorative soaps, candles, and flowers on the inside. If possible, make sure there will be someone on rotating restroom duty to keep them clean, functional, and stocked with all the necessities.

Looking for a reliable portable restroom provider for your outdoor wedding? Baldwin Portable Toilets has been providing quality portable sanitation for over 45 years with a variety of options available—from luxurious trailers to the basic porta-potty. Call (251) 946-3000 to discuss your needs or visit the website to see available options throughout Baldwin, Escambia, and Santa Rosa counties in Alabama and Florida.