Backyard weddings are one of my personal favorite types of weddings. A backyard wedding is the perfect day to feel as comfortable as possible on your wedding day and to make the most of your budget on a day that often is costly. Backyard weddings are often attended by close friends and family, and are followed by a sweet reception in the same space. So without further ado, here are 22 reasons I think you should have a backyard wedding in 2022.
22 Reasons to Have a Backyard Wedding in 2022
1. Save on the costs of a big wedding
2. Since you are your venue you don’t have to make sure your date matches the venues date
3. Easily have your furry friends be a part of your day
4. Have an intimate guest list
5. You have total control over the space
6. No running from one place to another on your special day
7. Be super fancy at your home
8. OR Be super casual and relaxed at your home
9. It becomes much easier to work with small, local vendors when you have a backyard wedding
10. Your family and friends can easily participate
11. Backyard weddings are perfect for the DIY enthusiast!
12. A backyard wedding can create less waste (trash)
13. Your home space becomes even more special with the emotional connection of your wedding
14. You can easily dress up any yard with string lights and vases of flowers
15. Instead of individualized playing you can eat family style
16. A wedding planner can help you plan exactly how to use your yard and make it as simple as possible
17. Your photography can get to you know through your space and will know exactly what to capture for your special day even more
18. You can make “zones” in your yard that align with the day’s plan. Think “ceremony” space and “reception space.
19. Bring the indoors out! Grab chairs, family picture, and so on to decorate your day (and then easily put them back inside)
20. It’s convenient and comfortable to use a location you know
21. You can keep decor from the day as a part of your permanent yard art
22. Draw from nature to inspire your marriage and take a moment in your day, in your yard, to plant a tree.
Now that you know why you should have a backyard wedding, let’s talk about what to do next!
Now that you know a backyard wedding is right for you, it is time to start planning! Find a few date options that work for you and your partner, talk to friends and family and see if they would help you plan your theme and make all your ideas come to life, and get ready for an amazing day! And of course, don’t forget to reach out to your dream photographer and book them for your special day! Just because you have a more causal style day does not mean you do not deserve photos to last you a lifetime! So let me know – do you see yourself having a backyard wedding in the future?
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