Backyard weddings can be beautiful and comfortable. With a backyard wedding, you call the shots. There?re no venue rules, no pack-up times, and no ugly venue carpeting. It?s just you, your guests, and the fresh air. But because the backyard wedding is more freeform, there are also planning steps to take that are unique to this type of celebration. There are the issues of space, lighting, dinner prep, etc. A good venue should run like a well-oiled machine, so when it comes to planning a backyard wedding, you should aim for this kind of ease. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Rain Plans

First and foremost, you need to make a rain plan. If you have no rain plan, guests will be forced to squeeze into the house. To avoid forcing your guests to squish together, rent a tent. Also plan for small rain accoutrements like umbrellas and towels, just in case. If the house can fit a ceremony space, then great! Consider setting up plan B inside. Your guests will feel grateful as they watch the backyard turn into a lake from the comfort of your home. Communication with Home Owners
Let?s say your backyard wedding is taking place in your parents’ backyard. You?ll want to talk through with them all their rules and boundaries. This can include how much they?re willing to alter their yard and which bathrooms the guests are allowed to use. This way, there will be no confusion or questioning on the big day. If the backyard and home are yours, it?s still important to talk to your partn...