Top 5 Backyard Wedding Ideas

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Traditional wedding and/or reception can be costly. That’s why today’s many couples are opting for a backyard wedding. A backyard wedding can opens up endless money saving opportunities for you. There are countless ways that can be used to transform your backyard into a magical outdoor retreat to host your wedding. Some of them are listed below:

  1. Make Precise Planning: Backyard wedding is a great way to save money of the venue, but there are several things to consider before making any commitment regarding this area. Like do you have enough big backyard space to organize the big day? Do you want to host the ceremony in backyard or just the reception? You can get right answer to these questions by making exact guest list, selection of right wedding type and dinner or buffet.
  2. Preparation Time: Placing up a white tent and setting out a few chairs will not prepare your yard for wedding. You will need several weeks or months for preparation and to ensure that backyard is ready for the big day. Decoration or preparation time will depend on the current condition of your lawn.
  3. Pick Your Theme: As you know every theme comes with different flowers, centerpieces, photo frames, chairs, linens, catering choices and more. But by opting backyard wedding you can enjoy every theme with more flexibility. Reason, a backyard wedding is less about perfection and more about being relaxed and getting fun. So you should pick a theme that you think you, your family and guests will enjoy.
  4. Light it up: You can light up your backyard with as many (or as few) beautiful lights you can afford or want. You can use stringing lights throughout the ceiling of the tent and wrapping them around trees. Hanging lights on trees and other natural shrubbery can give your backyard beautiful look. You can also place candles on chairs and tables to acquire more sparkle.
  5. Separate apartments: Remember it is your wedding day, so come up with creative ideas to make it memorable and unforgettable. Create separate areas or zones in your backyard for every part of wedding. For example, incorporate a casual seated area away from the dance floor and tables that provides guests a little bit of intimacy.