Backyard weddings have been all the rage for a while now even before the Covid-19 pandemic. But as with everything there is a way to do things right to have the kind of impact that a big, snazzy wedding will generate. After all, why can’t your wedding still be grand even if it’s small?
Fixer-Uppers
Your backyard is an extension of your house and if you are hosting your wedding there, you may need to look at some basic fixer-uppers in the months before. Get your house professionally cleaned, or allot a few hours each day to clean up properly, get a fresh coat of paint on the walls, and polish furniture.
This may also be a good time to upholster your old ratty gaming couch. Furthermore, ensure all bathrooms are functional, as you don’t want a scene from the movie Bridesmaids to happen at your house!
Landscaping the backyard if it’s within your budget and can be easily done is also something to look into. Just planting flowers and doing some fun DIY projects like ordering ceramic water fountains (some are just for visual appeal) will also go a long way. Fairy lights and succulents can also add that bohemian vibe that has been immensely popular for years. For more inspiration on planning your 2020 wedding click here.
The Guide To Planning A Backyard Wedding You Can’t Live Without
The Bare Necessities
Magazine photographs do make backyard weddings look as effortless as a walk in the park, but there are a lot of practical concerns to work out! Some questions like additional seating, location of food tables, car parking, enough bathrooms, professional videographer or photographer, or just simply the availability of a cousin that’s good with a camera are all things you need to tick off the list.
Not to mention many backyard weddings photograph well but the reality is the bride, groom and all the guests get secretly bitten and consumed by mosquitoes or other seasonal bugs. Foliage is great and all but an evening affair is a feast for all garden bugs especially when both food and people are on display!
Make sure you get the plants trimmed and get a repellant treatment on the entire property. Running electronic bug killers is a cost-effective alternative. Among other things don’t forget to check the weather forecast because a last-minute rain will figuratively and literally dampen your nuptials.
Night Or Day
If you want a traditional day ceremony of course lighting is not a concern although you will need to consider shade, ample cold drinks and some cooling facilities meant for outdoor events. A night ceremony may be a bit more detail-oriented as you need the lighting to be both adequate and ambient.
Live To Eat
Food is a major component of a fairytale wedding, haven’t you seen all those cartoons with chocolate fountains? No matter what this is not the area to fall short in, okay! Caterers can work with an event of any size and smaller home-based or freelance caterers are usually a great idea for a smaller gathering.
On the off chance that you decide to go with burgers and fries or finger food, know that this is your wedding and you make the rules!
Virtual Backyard Wedding
If you want to keep your wedding small and intimate without all the fuss of guests, catering etc. Why not host a virtual backyard wedding? They are the hottest 2021 wedding trend and couples are absolutely loving it! No stress, no fuss. Click here for more details on hosting a virtual wedding.
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