The Best Backyard Wedding Ideas For Savvy Brides On A Budget

Looking for inspiration to help you plan your backyard wedding reception or ceremony?

If you're anything like most of the gals I've talked to you've thought alot about this. And now that you're in the thick of planning you're really excited to make your dream day a reality.

From picking your theme to your decorations this page will give you budget-friendly and creative ideas tailored to those of you who decide to tie-the-knot in your backyard.

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1} Use Barnyard Style Seating

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Barnyard style seating is the phrase I use to describe one long table. It is somehow reminiscant of European country dining which always seems so fun, festive, and casual.

Your reception centerpieces can take up a large part of your budget and time. BUT, this type of seating can have just as much of an impact on the mood and feel ofyour day. Plus it's TOTALLY free. Or at least not any more expensive than having several tables.

The only thing you need to pay attention to is the comfort-factor. Make sure that the chairs aren't so tightly squished that people are bumping elbows while eating. If you can't get a longer table to accomodate you can get two tables. It does create the problem of who sits at which table, but it's not any more complicated than have a bunch of different tables. In fact, it's still alot more simple!

2} Use Paper Lanterns For Decor

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There are countless ways to use paper lanterns to decorate your backyard wedding. Most people use them to decorate their tents, but I have also seen them used to adorn a ceremony aisle, ceremony chairs, and unsightly railings at a venue.

If you want to do something unique and different with them consider unique shapes, sizes and colors. White, round lanterns are probably the most popular but you can get them in almost every color under the rainbow. You can also get them in squares, ovals and beehive shapes.

The prices of them varies a little bit depending on the size and style. On average they range from $20 to $50 dollars. The biggest cost factor is size. There isn't THAT much of a difference in price for different colors and styles.

3} Simple Tealights Create Cheap Ambiance

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Tealight candles and holders can be placed along your aisle, a pathway leading to your backyard, as centerpieces at guest tables, or placed randomly throughout the venue to add color and ambiance.

To make sure the wind doesn't blow them out get taller holders or opt for battery operated tealights. It's a little more expensive, but could actually double as a guest favor as well (woo wee, 2 in 1!).

A tealight holder can cost as little as $1 and if you get your tealights at a place like Ikea you can a whole bag of 100 for under $5. If your reception is taking place in a tent this using a large grouping of tealights for your centerpieces looks great, and could cost as little as $10 per table!

4} Use Mason Jars As Part of Your Decorations

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Mason jars are one of those things that you can find no matter where you live. You don't have to order online or go shopping around to a million stores. Any home and garden store should have them.

In addition to being convenient to get, they're also really trendy these days. They work really well for casual decor as well as vintage, country, and backyard-type themes.

You can fill them with flowers, candles, sand, or even rocks. AND, they can adorn your table tops, line entrance-ways or hang from your ceremony chairs. Either way it's super cheap and simple while still looking really nice.

A pack of 12 mason jars is about $16. Additional costs for decorating with them will depend on what you decide to put in them. If, for example, you decide to fill them with a bit of sand and a tealight that would cost about $1 per mason jar + a trip to the beach.

5} Understand The Important Elements Of Getting Married In Your Backyard

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The above inspiration will take care of the look, but if you're planning a backyard wedding you should step outside of your fantasy-world for just a moment to make sure your dream day is exactly that - a dream.

In addition to getting the mood right, a big part of it is common-sense: Make sure you prepare for the weather with tents and/or electric, have porta potties if necessary, etc.

If you want more guidance, the K.i.s.s Kit has an entire section for outdoor brides.

 

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