With the way things are going with the economy at present, couples are doing the wise thing and cutting down on wedding expenses. With property prices down this is the best time to invest in a house. Therefore, rather than spending a fortune on a wedding which lasts but a few hours, couples are choosing to invest in a property that will last a lifetime.
There are many ways in which wedding costs can be kept down and having a backyard wedding is one such method. Small, intimate weddings with close family and friends in attendance will work well for couples on a tight budget. It really does not matter why, what matters is that you can have just as fantastic a wedding in your own backyard as you would in a grand hotel. Use the following tips to have the backyard wedding of your dreams.
Be mindful of the size limitations of a backyard when doing up your guest list. The yard by itself may look big enough but when you factor in chairs, tables, dance floor, band space and buffet arrangement and liquor bar you are not going to be left with much room. You need to do some careful planning on the number of guests you can fit into the yard together with all the wedding paraphernalia. You don‟t want to have to deal with uncomfortable guests all evening.
Make sure that the season in which you plan to get married is a good weather one or else your wedding reception will be a total bust. A backup plan is a must for outdoor weddings of any type whether backyard, hotel lawns or beach side.
You could arrange for weatherproof tents to be set up as a precaution to avoid disaster.
Don‟t make the mistake of borrowing chairs and tables from your family and friends; you will end up with a hodge podge of very unsightly looking furniture. It is best to spend some money and rent uniform tables and chairs and the supplier can guide you on the sizes required for your backyard. There are some areas of the wedding planning that simply cannot be skimped on.
When planning a not too large guest list for a backyard wedding you have the option to do the catering at home. Your kitchen is nearby and it will not be very difficult to cook and serve a simple menu for your guests. You can set up a barbeque area and the buffet table with salads and main courses. Let people walk around and help themselves, this will allow your guests to mingle and lend a cheerful air to the festivities. Backyard weddings are perfect for people who really need to save their money.
