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How to Save Money on Your Dream Backyard Wedding

April 11, 2022 | Leave a Comment

In America, about 90 percent of people usually get married before they clock 50. With several options, getting married can be confusing especially if you have a lean purse. Backyard weddings are becoming increasingly popular, and in this article, we will explore how you can save money on your dream backyard wedding.

Wedding Venue

Begin your backyard wedding venue by selecting a place that has an atmosphere you love or has meaning to you. This space could be your fiance’s cottage by the sea, your grandmother’s garden, or even your backyard. Take a stroll around the space and determine if it fits the bill. You need to be certain the wedding venue has enough weather cover as you need to factor in inclement weather. In addition to this, you need to find out if there is an ideal space for dancing, parking space, and washroom facilities.

Food and Drinks

The food choice for your wedding ceremony can be confusing, especially with the multiple choices available. You could tinker with several food ideas, especially considering a backyard family wedding. You could try rustic comfort food, BBQ and sliders, warm food, picnic spreads, and cheese boards. The best part of the menus mentioned above is that they are affordable and easy to prepare yourself.

Attire

Getting married outdoors means you should look as beautiful and blended with nature as possible. Summer weddings require wearing something casual and cool, and you may want to wear some extra clothing when it is winter. Although weather should play a huge role in what you wear, it shouldn’t discourage you from wearing the wedding attire of your dreams. Over 40% of buyers didn’t believe they would regret what they bought, but they did so. In comparison, about 30% of people had opinions before buying but regretted their buying decision.

Decoration of Your Venue

After choosing the space you want to use for your backyard wedding, the next thing would be to figure out the decoration details. Consider centerpieces for tables, strands of old-fashioned outdoor lights, and chair decorations. The cool thing about these items is that they are affordable to buy and easy to make. Consider asking your family and friends if you can borrow items from them and, as such, save money while you give them a chance to contribute to your big day.

For the ceremony proper, you should give your guests seating options. You could borrow or rent chairs and have them lined up in rows so that they will have something comfortable to sit on in your ceremony. If the party lasts longer than dusk, you should consider lighting options to help your guests better enjoy the night. A unique landscaping option for decorating your venue is natural flagstone which could be broken up into layers and used for decoration.

The Perfect Landscaping

Depending on what time of the year you are getting married, you should be able to plan the perfect backyard wedding in little time for less. For instance, you could consider using basic seeding and trimming to make your yard look perfect in springtime. But if you have enough time at your disposal, you could try out a few tips. First, have a designated space for an alter and select a dance space. Additionally, you could get your lawn greened up a bit and plant flowers around it.

The wedding of your dreams shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg if you know what you are doing. Backyard weddings are the perfect choice for anyone planning a family wedding on a budget, especially if it is properly done.

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