Have you fantasized about your perfect wedding? Dreamed about the gorgeous dress? The extravagant venues and decorations, inviting all your friends and family, as well as your breathtaking wedding flowers! So magical!
Something I've seen in recent years, the intimate backyard wedding has been gaining popularity among couples looking for a more personal and meaningful way to tie the knot. Smaller, private celebrations offer a special opportunity for couples to create a wedding day that truly reflects their love story and personalities. In this wedding blog, we will explore the charm of intimate backyard weddings and share tips on how couples can make their special day truly memorable.
Photo Credit: Burgh Brides, Copyright: Dawn Derbyshire
The Charm of Intimate Backyard Weddings
Intimate backyard weddings have a special charm that can't be replicated in traditional settings and venues. Surrounded by the familiarity and comfort of their own home or a loved one's backyard, couples can set the stage for a romantic and personal celebration. The intimate backyard wedding allows for a focus on the couple's relationship, the love they share, and spending their wedding budget on what matters most to them. From saying "I do" under a blooming tree to dancing under the stars, intimate backyard weddings create an ambiance of warmth and love that is truly unforgettable.
Tips for Making Your Backyard Wedding Special
Couples that forgo a traditional wedding can adjust and reallocate their wedding budget to suite their needs. Consider these ideas:
Invest in landscaping: At Archer & Bliss, we LOVE a good backyard wedding! Whether you are getting married in your own backyard or a family members yard, consider reallocating your venue budget for landscaping. With enough preplanning, our team can help you design and plant your dream backyard wedding. Archer & Bliss works with several trusted local perennial and annual greenhouse growers to coordinate the most beautiful plants for your wedding colors and style.
Personalize Your Decor: Use sentimental items and decorations to personalize your backyard wedding. Display photos of your relationship milestones, incorporate your favorite colors or themes, and add personal touches that reflect your unique love story. Here is a great example of a backyard wedding we designed for a customer in Stevens Point. The ceremony was held in their newly landscaped backyard, and the reception dinner took place in their enclosed porch. We designed a hanging installation around their existing chandeliers to frame the dinner table.
Before: Backyard wedding with a reception in an enclosed porch
After: The finished hanging installation of greenery and flowers in the enclosed porch
Create Meaningful Moments: Consider incorporating special rituals or traditions that hold significance for you as a couple. Whether it's writing your own vows, planting a tree together, or releasing sky lanterns at the end of the night, these meaningful moments will make your backyard wedding truly special.
Focus on Quality, Not Quantity: With a smaller guest list, couples can focus on creating a more meaningful experience for their loved ones. Consider a special dinner menu, unique bar options, and fun music that reflects your personality.
Our last thoughts - intimate backyard weddings create a magical experience that allows couples to celebrate their love in a personal and meaningful way. By focusing on creating a day that reflects your unique relationship and personality, you can make your backyard wedding truly special and unforgettable.
From personalized landscaping to meaningful moments shared with loved ones, intimate backyard weddings offer a charming alternative to traditional celebrations. Whether it's exchanging vows in a flower-filled garden or sharing a dance under twinkling lights, the memories created at an intimate backyard wedding will last a lifetime.