Backyard Wedding Decor
Yard Maintenance Before a Wedding
Layout and Setup
The layout is essential because most people do both the ceremony and reception in the same space, so ensure that you set it up for a seamless transition for both reception and ceremony activities. Since the venue does not come with staff to set up the area for you, you’ll have to either assign set up duties to close family or friends (our recommendation) or do it yourself.
Seating
Keep in mind that you will need ample seating for both the ceremony and the reception. If you are serving food, you’ll need tables for your guest to eat on and a space for your vendors to work, such as a few tables for the caterer and a bar area if you are serving alcohol.
Vendors
Let your vendors know that it will be a backyard wedding because some will only book in specific locations depending on if they need a commercial kitchen or a separate area to set-up. Keep an eye on what your contracts with vendors include as well so you can provide anything they don’t -- like water for your guests!
Neighbor Logistics
Since backyard weddings take place in a residential neighborhood, neighbors are factors, unless you live in a rural area. Also, notify your neighbors in advance to be aware of what is happening and plan accordingly. You don’t want any surprises the day of, like an upset neighbor who has called the police. In fact, it might help if you invite them to be a part of the party.
Parking
Think about where your vendors and guests will park, as likely you don’t have a parking lot in the front of your house. If they need to carpool to your backyard wedding due to parking constraints, make sure your guests know ahead of time. An alternative if you have parking difficulties is to set up a parking area offsite and provide transportation to the wedding.
The Grand Exit
Since it is in your backyard, you will want to consider your exit (if you choose to have one) since it might be different from a traditional venue. Try something like a grand sparkler exit to get some fantastic photos!
Cleanup
Since there is no vendor clean-up crew, keep in mind that you will have to plan for the cleanup. Whether it is your backyard or someone else’s, everything will need to be cleaned up at the end of the night. If you choose to do an exit with rice or confetti, keep in mind that it could be hard to clean up. You might want to choose something easier that your guests can just throw in the trash, like that sparkler exit we just talked about.
Just remember, backyard weddings can have all kinds of benefits, including being intimate with your family and being able to include your furry friend. Still, you will have to think about these additional logistics to make it go smoothly. Use this backyard wedding checklist, and you’ll be on your way to a magical backyard wedding. Is it last minute? We have you covered, check out how to plan a last-minute wedding.
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