A backyard wedding can be a refreshing and very individual way of expressing yourself on your wedding day. It is truly a reflection of the bride and groom and can be very intimate or extravagant affair. When having a backyard wedding there are few things to consider in the planning. Is it just the ceremony, or do you plan to have the reception in the backyard as well? Here are just some ideas and tips to keep in mind for you beautiful alfresco wedding in the backyard.

When considering having a backyard wedding it is important to factor in the number of guests and the type of wedding you are planning. The size and shape of the backyard will make the difference to how many guests you can accommodate. It will also influence whether you could have a sit down dinner or cocktail reception.

Assuming your backyard is bigger enough to accommodate the number of guests you intend to invite, the next thing to consider is the theme of the event. Will this be a morning, picnic style wedding or afternoon luncheon? Will you choose to have your wedding in the late afternoon and have a cocktail or sit down formal reception? Whatever you choose you will have to hire or build some of the things you might need to make the event a special one. One of the things you may want to hire or consider building for the event is a gazebo. Getting married in a Gazebo is romantic and classic. You will need to then hire chairs enough for the guests to be seated during the ceremony. Once you have concluded the ceremony the bride and groom may go off to a romantic location for photos while the guests move straight into the pre dinner canapés at the reception. If the weather allows you could consider a romantic reception under the stars. Consider hiring a dance floor and stage to compliment the venue and accommodate the music and entertainment. You will obviously also need to hire tables and linen to seat your guests. And depending on the number of guests you may want to hire portable bathrooms.

Decorating your backyard wedding could be a simple as candelabras with lit candles. They will also help with the wedding lighting. Some well positioned torches outside could also be a nice way to go and lend a tropical touch to the wedding. Cascading floral arrangements would add a touch of elegance and class to the backyard venue. Choosing artificial lighting for the event may require additional electrical needs especially considering the need for power for the musicians and entertainers. In this instance a generator may be required.

An outdoor backyard garden wedding will only be effective if the weather allows. Should it be a cooler evening the hiring of heaters will be necessary and perhaps a marquee or tent to avoid the wedding being ruined from bad weather. A marquee set in the backyard is also an elegant touch to your backyard wedding.

When it comes to the catering, hiring a catering service is the way to go. They usually have their own vans and mobile kitchen facilities and can provide you will a great package deal.

So when planning your backyard wedding, consider all the logistics and ensure that you and your guests have a first class night. The guests will truly remember this unique wedding held in the most intimate of places your own backyard.

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