Nuptial Know-How: 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Hosting a Backyard Wedding

Many couples choose to be married in their own backyard, or in the backyard of a friend or family member. While this can be a great way to save money, there are some common problems that couples need to think through before agreeing to this solution. Here are four mistakes to avoid when hosting a backyard wedding. 

Ill-Prepared for Inclement Weather

Even during a drought, it may choose to rain on your wedding day. On the other hand, the weather may turn blistering hot or uncomfortably cold. Therefore, you need to come up with a plan in case the weather does not cooperate with their plans. One possible solution is to rent a tent where you can block inclement weather by rolling up or down the sides of the tent. You may also want to consider options where heating or air conditioning can easily be added. 

Insufficient Power

Getting married can require a lot of electricity. Your house may not have enough power running to it to operate the sound system, the catering trucks, and hear the musicians. One solution that many hosts use is to get a generator. Add all your power usage together and add a little extra to make sure that you get a generator that is large enough for your event. 

Not Enough Bathrooms

You may not want people tracking inside all day and night to use the bathroom, but they need to go somewhere. You may consider renting portable restrooms to solve this problem. You generally will need one restroom for every ten guests invited to your wedding. 

Poor Landscaping

Poor landscaping can make a beautiful wedding look ugly. Consider working with a local landscaper at least six months before the ceremony to upgrade the looks of the backyard if necessary. You may also want to use a natural stone flooring to give everyone a safe place to walk and dance the night away. Working with a florist to create eye-catching arrangements to place around your backyard wedding venue can also add visual interest to your wedding. 

It is possible to save money by hosting your wedding in your backyard or that of another individual. In fact, it may add just the right sentimental touch to a couple’s wedding day. Use your own ingenuity and these tips to solve these common problems before the wedding day. Then, after hosting a beautiful wedding, you will laugh all the way to the bank with the money that you have saved.