Thank you to our Guest Contributor Alexis Walker for this wonderful article…
Weddings are one of the best events you’ll plan in your life. It’s a happy occasion, so no matter how stressful the planning gets, you’ll still have the motivation to go on. Anyone who wants a more intimate and personal atmosphere at their wedding should consider choosing their backyard as the venue. There’s nothing more intimate than inviting your guests to your home to celebrate your love with you.
1. Talk to the neighbours…
Even though it is your big day, you have to remember that you’re still part of a neighbourhood and that most people will mind the noise and commotion. This is why it’s very important to let your neighbours know about your wedding plans for a month or two beforehand. You don’t have to invite them if you don’t want to, but notifying them will give them time to figure out what they’ll do on your wedding day.
Those who mind the noise will have time to plan a night away, while others will have a chance to rearrange plans that might come into conflict with your event.
2. Don’t forget the permits…
Even though a backyard wedding sounds dreamy and fairytale-like in theory, the city may not find the whole ordeal so charming if you don’t get a permit first. Check with your city officials if you need a permit to host a large party at your house. This may seem unnecessary, but there might be some fire codes, health department regulations, noise ordinances, and zoning issues you don’t know about.
The last thing you need is for the big day to be ruined, so make sure you don’t violate any rules and get the permits you need.
3. Get the yard ready…
As you’ll be having people over on a very important day, you’ll want your yard to look the best it has ever looked. Before you start decorating, you need to clean your yard. If you have a garden, tend to it. You’ll want the most beautiful flowers to shine during the ceremony. The long(ish) grass on your lawn won’t do, either. You should mow it so it looks fresh and inviting. Since this is your wedding day, you’ll have a lot more to do than just mowing the lawn. This is why you should consider choosing a professional lawn mowing service.
Not only will you have a better-looking lawn if you do this, but you’ll also be far less stressed. On top of that, we don’t want you tired and sore for your big day.
4. Figure out the restroom situation…
You and the people at your wedding party should be comfortable on the big day. If you have more than 20 people on the guest list, that means that you’ll have to provide additional toilet facilities. Today, there are a lot of options for quality and comfortable portable toilet trailers that your guests will simply love. Don’t think of those portable toilets you see at public events and festivals.
Your wedding deserves something classier. There are portable bathrooms which include lighting, sinks, mirrors, and more space than the traditional porta potty we’re used to. If you want to spice things up, add a little bathroom kit filled with hand sanitizer, band-aids, breath fresheners, safety pins, and cotton balls.
Conclusion…
Planning a backyard wedding takes as much time and dedication as planning a big wedding. The difference is that you can pay more attention to details and that your guest list is a lot shorter. The people sharing this wonderful day with your closest friends and family and a backyard wedding is the perfect way to show them all a good time.