To say that 2020 threw us off track is an understatement. COVID-19 has at some point closed almost every establishment, forced everyone to stay home, and hit gatherings and special events really hard.
But as they say, love is not canceled. As states open up to allow small outdoor gatherings, this pandemic is paving the way to make micro weddings the new norm. Couples who were stumped with their initial wedding plans now have the option to still get married in the coming months, only in a more intimate setting: a smaller guest count and, often, in their very own backyard!
So how do you create the perfect backyard wedding" Here are some of the things you should consider.
A Curated Guest List

As with any event, one of the first things to do is figure out the guest count. So, take a look at your backyard to estimate how many guests can fit, keeping in mind tables, chairs, food stations and maybe a dance floor in mind. Start writing down the names of those nearest and dearest to you. Remember that people from the same household are a lot safer to be grouped together, and not everyone will be comfortable to travel under the current circumstances. The older ones, like your grandparents, and the ones with small children might opt out. That said, your list may be edited several times throughout the planning process. Don’t be disheartened; your loved ones still want to with you, for sure. If possible, creating a virtual option for them to be ?present,? especially during ...