A lot of people are opting for backyard weddings for their intimacy, affordability, and memorable experiences. Deciding to celebrate your special day in your own backyard definitely has its benefits! However, whether it?s your own house, or a friend?s or family member?s, there is a lot to consider.
Logistics
Choosing to host your wedding in a backyard, whether it?s yours or someone else’s, can seem like the perfect way to cut costs and make the day easier. In reality, backyard weddings have their own set of challenges, logistics being one of them.
Before you make a final decision to open your home to your wedding guests, make sure your yard is actually big enough to accommodate all of the people you plan to invite. And not just your yard, but also your driveway. The logistics of your backyard as a wedding venue also includes the layout of the space, how many chairs and tables you can comfortable fit, the DJ booth, speakers, decorations, and overall flow.
Permits and Insurance
Although paperwork is not the most exciting part of planning a wedding, it?s important to know which permits you need in order to host your wedding in your backyard. What exact permits you need will depend on where you live. If you?re not sure, call your city and check. For some places, a liquor permit is required if you plan on serving alcohol.
Two other things to think about include insurance for your personal belongings and any rental equipment, liability insurance, and noise restrictions. E...