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Backyard weddings have always been a quiet, quaint option for a wedding. But 2020 brought the backyard bash back with a boom.
During shutdowns, backyard weddings were a good option. You could still get married, keep things small, and have the celebration you wanted. However, now that life is slowly getting back to normal, choosing between a backyard wedding and a wedding at a venue is tough. On the one hand, having things done for you and taken care of is appealing, but the personal touches and possible money-saving aspects of a backyard wedding can be hard to beat.
Disclaimer: It’s crucial to identify what parts of your wedding day are most important to you and your partner. Is it the food? Decorations? Dance? It could be a million things. But identifying the top three priorities you and your partner have will help you make the tough decisions regarding wedding planning.
Here are things to consider when it comes to choosing between a backyard wedding and a wedding venue.
Cost
When first experiencing the sticker shock of having a wedding at a venue, the natural reaction is to brainstorm ways to make things a little more cost-effective. But a backyard wedding might not be the answer.
When considering a backyard wedding, it’s crucial to sit down with the owner of whatever backyard you’re getting married in and whoever is paying for the wedding to calculate the actual cost.
Here are some things to discuss:
Space/guest list
All of these details will seem overwhelming to figure out, but getting things organized early on will help you delegate and make things so much smoother down the road.
Artistic Freedom
One pro to a backyard wedding is, in a lot of cases, the sky’s the limit when it comes to your decorations and setup. You can do whatever you’d like with the space, and you can take your time setting things up and taking things down. You don’t have to worry about any decoration rules a venue might have that you need to abide by.
On the flip side, decorations for your backyard wedding might cost more depending on what look you’re going for. For example, a family barn will need a lot more work and decoration than a barn created specifically for weddings.
Food
Most wedding venues have the space and features caterers need to feed you and all of your guests. However, if you are planning on a backyard wedding, make sure you communicate this to your caterer before you book them so you can discuss what type of space and facilities they will need.
Most caterers can make do when they are prepared, but preparation is key. Even down to the details of dishes (disposable or will the need to be washed) and enough space to put all the garbage before garbage day.
Deciding on a venue can feel very overwhelming, but when you think about the details as you’re booking, the hard work will pay off! Sorting through what is most important to you and your partner will help the process early on so you can have the day of your dreams!!
Backyard weddings have always been a quiet, quaint option for a wedding. But 2020 brought the backyard bash back with a boom.
During shutdowns, backyard weddings were a good option. You could still get married, keep things small, and have the celebration you wanted. However, now that life is slowly getting back to normal, choosing between a backyard wedding and a wedding at a venue is tough. On the one hand, having things done for you and taken care of is appealing, but the personal touches and possible money-saving aspects of a backyard wedding can be hard to beat.
Disclaimer: It’s crucial to identify what parts of your wedding day are most important to you and your partner. Is it the food? Decorations? Dance? It could be a million things. But identifying the top three priorities you and your partner have will help you make the tough decisions regarding wedding planning.
Here are things to consider when it comes to choosing between a backyard wedding and a wedding venue.
Cost
When first experiencing the sticker shock of having a wedding at a venue, the natural reaction is to brainstorm ways to make things a little more cost-effective. But a backyard wedding might not be the answer.
When considering a backyard wedding, it’s crucial to sit down with the owner of whatever backyard you’re getting married in and whoever is paying for the wedding to calculate the actual cost.
Here are some things to discuss:
Space/guest list
All of these details will seem overwhelming to figure out, but getting things organized early on will help you delegate and make things so much smoother down the road.
Artistic Freedom
One pro to a backyard wedding is, in a lot of cases, the sky’s the limit when it comes to your decorations and setup. You can do whatever you’d like with the space, and you can take your time setting things up and taking things down. You don’t have to worry about any decoration rules a venue might have that you need to abide by.
On the flip side, decorations for your backyard wedding might cost more depending on what look you’re going for. For example, a family barn will need a lot more work and decoration than a barn created specifically for weddings.
Food
Most wedding venues have the space and features caterers need to feed you and all of your guests. However, if you are planning on a backyard wedding, make sure you communicate this to your caterer before you book them so you can discuss what type of space and facilities they will need.
Most caterers can make do when they are prepared, but preparation is key. Even down to the details of dishes (disposable or will the need to be washed) and enough space to put all the garbage before garbage day.
Deciding on a venue can feel very overwhelming, but when you think about the details as you’re booking, the hard work will pay off! Sorting through what is most important to you and your partner will help the process early on so you can have the day of your dreams!!