Get Married In Your Own Backyard

Marry your best friend and do so in a place that makes your heart flutter: Your home. If you have always wanted to have a small, yet luxurious wedding, it’s time to learn how to do so. At The Christmas Light Emporium, we understand that marrying your best friend is a day that will change your life forever. It’s a day that you'll always remember and one that you can look back on and smile, because love is something that everyone should be able to experience. If you’re planning on getting married in your very own backyard, relish the following tips on how to make your backyard the best wedding and reception location for your commemoration of marriage.

10 Tips For Making Your Backyard Wedding and Reception One To Remember 

1.Think about your guests and the type of food you would like to serve.

If you’re looking to save some cash and throw your very own wedding ceremony and reception in your backyard, there are plenty of things you must consider before fully committing to this awesome idea. The first is knowing if the backyard you’re using has enough room for the amount of attendees. Doing so will make you think about who you will invite - a lot of family, a lot of friends, or only those who are extremely close to you and your soon-to-be spouse. Next, think about the type of food you’d like to serve. Are you going to have a buffet, plated dinner or keep it simple with grilled picnic food? Each ceremony and reception is different than the next, which makes every wedding exceptionally beautiful, which is why it’s time to think about decorations.

Take time to brainstorm the way you’d like to decorate your wedding ceremony and reception.Wedding LED String Lights

Every bride and groom is different. From hanging lanterns and draped string lights perfect for weddings to a candlelit dinner and tea-light candle brilliance, there are plenty of different ways you could decorate your modest backyard wedding. Would you like your wedding to have plenty of fresh flowers or lush green plants surrounding the outskirt of the celebration area? Or, would you like tiki torches burning strong? These are just a couple of things you must think about before proceeding with a backyard wedding.

2. When are you planning your wedding?

If you and your soon-to-be spouse are on track for a summer wedding, make sure you plan a time where all of the flowers and trees are in full bloom! Beware though - your allergies may come knocking at your nostrils, so prepare by visiting the doctor before you marry. You may also want ponder the idea of hiring a professional gardener to get the backyard in tip-top shape. A gardener will rid the yard of weeds, make sure every plant is alive and well, and fertilize the greenery to guarantee you have a lush, green and colorful wedding with pictures to prove it.

Reach out to the professionals for decorations that will light up your space!

If you’re planning on lighting using string lights for your wedding, it’s time to start shopping. Check out the incredible options we have online at The Christmas Light Emporium. Contact us if you have questions about our products, and stay tuned for our next blog where we will give you more great tips on how to plan and decorate your backyard wedding this summer!
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