How Do I Plan A Wedding In My Back Garden?
Are you thinking about tying the knot? This is an exciting time for you and your partner with the wedding being one of the best days in your lifetime.
However, with average wedding prices being almost £21,000 and a cost of living crisis impacting our finances, it may not be feasible to throw a huge wedding. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it, though!
You’ll just need to make your day fit your budget and we believe hosting it in your back garden could be perfect. Find our ultimate guide to throwing a back garden wedding below and start planning the epic celebration of your love.
Why should I have a back garden wedding?
There are plenty of benefits to hosting your wedding in your back garden. Some of the best ones are:
- They can cost as little as £800
- You can personalise it in any way you want
- It holds sentimental value
- Private atmosphere and guest comfort
- No time restrictions
- Added convenience – which we’re sure you’ll appreciate on the big day
How do I make my garden wedding-ready?
Set a budget
Weddings in back gardens are typically done to save money, so be sure to set your budget early and stick to it. Try to be realistic with what you can afford but make sure you give yourself enough to pay for what you need.
Once you have your budget, start saving towards it or put it aside if you already have the money ready.
Create a guest list and send your invites
Define your guest list and send invites out early. Doing this increases your chances of friends and family members being able to attend.
For invites, you can create physical save-the-dates or opt for a more cost-effective method by sending evites to guests.
Decorate your space
Next, decorate your space. This is your chance to make your wedding your own and add all the features you dreamed of having. Balloon arches fill your garden space nicely and flowers can give your wedding a natural element that’ll feel super romantic.
Make sure you illuminate your space with solar garden lights to keep the celebrations going long into the night.
Organise food and drink
Don’t forget about your food and drink. If you want hot food, consider hiring a vendor for the day. They can prepare meals for the times you set and guarantee guests are full during the celebrations.
Alternatively, get finger food to snack on when they get peckish. This can be picked up from a local supermarket or, ask your guests to ‘bring-a-plate’ to make it even more personal. You could even run a Bake-Off competition where guests bring cakes and desserts! Not only does this help with costs but will give you a great Dessert Table. You can add a bottle of something lovely as a prize creating a bit of entertainment too.
We recommend making the event a bring-your-own-booze one too, so you can cut costs further. Plus, guests can bring drinks they like, which is one less thing to worry about!
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