Six Tips for a Successful Backyard Wedding |
Posted: June 28, 2017 |
If you don’t set a budget and stick to it, weddings can be very expensive. The average cost to get married in Australia is between $18,683 and $36,200. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce the costs, such as having the ceremony and/or reception in your backyard or your parents’. Here are six tips for holding a backyard wedding. Know the Limits Unless it is a large estate, you will only be able to fit so many people in a backyard. Take measurements to find out how many guests you will be able to comfortably accommodate. You will also need to consider the space for caterers and a band, if you decide to have live music. Depending on how many people will be invited, you may need to consider hiring extra toilets for your guests. Hire a Marquee An unexpected rain shower or excessively hot weather can ruin a wedding, but you can provide shelter with marquee hire in Melbourne. Most marquee hire companies will deliver, set up and take down the marquee for you. Some companies offer packages which include tables, chairs, and other accessories like candles or metal ice tubs or ice bowls, which can help reduce your costs. Check the Audio You will want to hire audio equipment so that everyone attending your event can hear the vows or the toasts being made at the reception. If it is a windy day, have the audio checked to make sure everyone can hear over gusts of wind, rattling tree branches, or birds chirping overhead. If you don’t have a tech-savvy friend, hire sound equipment from a business who will also supply someone to operate it. Hire a Caterer Even if you are having a small wedding, cooking for several people takes a lot of work before, during, and after the wedding. To avoid having relatives or friends miss the wedding because they are cooking, hire a caterer. They can cook what is necessary during the ceremony so that everyone who should be witnessing your big day will be able to do so. Choose the Menu Carefully If the wedding is in the summer, avoid serving foods containing eggs or mayonnaise, as you may accidently make guests sick. If your wedding is in the fall and it is expected to be cool outside, serve hot beverages and dishes to keep everyone warm. The caterer will work out the menu with you and provide suggestions. Provide Protection Being outdoors where there is food means battling flies, bees, mosquitoes, and other insects. To keep your guests from needing to shoo away pests every few seconds, use citronella candles and torches, and provide insect spray that is safe for human use. Also, if it is going to be a sunny day, provide small tubes of sunscreen to protect everyone from sunburn. Backyard weddings can be beautiful if they are properly planned. They can also help you save money because you can avoid the need to hire a venue. Use these tips to hold a successful backyard wedding.
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