Despite the ongoing pandemic putting a temporary pause on large group gatherings, couples still find ways to celebrate their love with intimate and small-scale weddings. The trend is starting to catch on pretty quickly, so we decided to help you with a few ideas on how you can glam up your own backyard for a fun and memorable celebration, together with your close friends and family.
Spring and Summer Styling
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Backyard ceremonies are a lot more casual, and you can freely express your style through your outfits in a way different from traditional weddings. More so during the summer and spring seasons. Play around with bright and pastel colors to match the vibe of your backyard wedding, and don’t forget to have loads of fun!
Artsy Arches
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Having an outdoor wedding does not mean you cannot decorate your surroundings as you do indoors. The open space is perfect for a beautiful springtime ceremony, with clear skies, lush green trees, and colorful flowers all around. Pampas grass is a great way to create a chic-looking arch under which you can exchange vows of forever together. Geometric shapes elevate the settings to something more modern and grand, a nice touch of contemporary styling to compliment your backyard wedding in the best way possible.
Luminous Lights
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Lighting is always important, especially if you want some brilliant photographs. It not only illuminates your setting but also elevates the magical beauty of it all. Fairy lights or string lights are quite popularly known to create an enchanting atmosphere, while chandeliers, whether rustic rattan style or shimmering grand ones, easily transform the place into a royal fairytale. Lanterns to light up your path to the isle and little candles on the guest tables are also easy lighting options. Find ways to incorporate different lights around your backyard that glow so bright, they match your smile on your big day.
Tents & Trees
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Another fun backyard setup is a tent. Large tents can be rented out for your reception dinner, where guests can enjoy food and entertainment while admiring the gorgeous canopy over their heads. Having trees and small plants inside the tent can create beautiful aesthetics as it blends with the backyard garden, a perfect marriage of nature and luxury.
Fresh Florals
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It isn’t springtime without fresh and colorful, blooming flowers. If your backyard is filled with blossoming flora this season, make the most of what nature is giving you. Decorate every nook and corner of your area with an abundance of flowers and create a radiant vibe throughout. The natural perfume from the flowers is a bonus that will tingle your senses in the best way. You will be pleasantly surprised by how much these natural elements can help you in going a long way with the ambiance and beauty of your wedding.
Dining Decor
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With the open space of a backyard, you can have long wooden benches set up for everyone to gather together and have a wedding feast. Under the twinkling fairy lights, simple decor like dried leaves and matching flowers that go with your table wear can add to your garden theme and natural setting. They add a pop of color in a minimalistic fashion to liven your dinner table and maybe even inspire conversations.
Drinks & Delicacies
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Now for everyone’s favorite part of any gathering. The food! Backyard weddings give you the perfect opportunity to have a good old barbeque or bonfire to relax around. Even enjoy a couple of smores! A portable bar or food truck is also a fun idea for anyone who wants to grab a drink and enjoy a fresh, cold beverage while adding to the rustic aesthetics of the outdoor ceremony.
Garden Games
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Who doesn’t love fun and games? Entertain the crowd with engaging activities to keep up the lively spirit. Be it a round of mini-golf or a giant Jenga tournament, games for everyone of all ages are something we definitely recommend you include in your plan. A live band and a poolside party are also excellent crowd-pleasers to ensure there’s never a dull moment, even though we’re pretty sure that’s impossible at a wedding.
Picture Perfect Photo Booths
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Give your guests a chance to take cute and silly pictures and show off your wedding setup with a personalized photo booth. Everyone loves taking pictures, so this is sure to get them all excited yet again.
Backyard weddings give you a lot of options to play around with. You have the freedom to do whatever you like and get creative with so many elements, from natural decor to games and entertainment. Make the most of these opportunities to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
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