Backyard weddings can be some of the most beautiful, fun, and intimate ways to celebrate you and your partner joining together in marriage. But what if you?re not sure if a backyard wedding is right for you" Here are some questions to ask yourself as you consider whether or not to host your own celebration!
1. Do you have enough space"
Depending on the size of wedding and amount of guests you?re looking for, it?s important to know if you logistically have enough space to host the type of wedding that you want. Remember, you?ll need to have enough space not just for guests to sit and eat, but also for the ceremony, for dancing (if you choose to include this in your day), for tables for food, gifts, the guestbook, and more. And it?s not just in the yard itself where you need to consider the space you have available?consider your options for guest parking, vendor parking, work space, and more. Really take a look and make sure you truly feel comfortable with the amount of space needed to accommodate everything you?re hoping to have for your wedding day. 2. Are you comfortable limiting the guest list, if necessary"

Even with a large and spacious backyard, hosting a wedding at a home generally means you will have to limit your guest list a bit, both for space concerns and for logistics we discussed above, such as parking. You?ll also need to think about the facilities for your guests?will they be using the restrooms in the home or will you rent some portable opti...