Changed from a venue to a backyard wedding

I am in a similar situation. Such a stressful decision to make. Our wedding is in Detroit June 5th and was supposed to be for 200 people. Our venue basically told us to wait until May to see if we will be able to have it. I’m now leaning at doing a backyard wedding also. Im thinking of doing a tent, dance floor, lots and lots of lights and candles and Flowers. Renting glassware etc. - check local wedding swap pages on Facebook also, I’ve found tons of rustic items people are trying to sell.

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much.
It is just so frustrating sometimes. I was up all night last night I couldn't sleep because I had a million things running through my mind about this new change of plans.

Hi fellow Katie’s!! I think you are being smart. Trust me, I had 10 days to find a new outdoor ceremony site before our wedding. I wouldn’t want anyone to go through that. We ended up loving it, but it’s a lot better to have more than a week ❤️ If you are in the northern PA area, Party Plus provided beautiful tents, tables, fabrics for $800 for my last minute rehearsal dinner. They were amazing! If you have a florist, they can setup market lights, additional candles, additional greenery to help create a romantic ambience.


If it helps, a girl who shared my same florist as us had her reception cancel 2 days before (new restrictions) and she moved everything to her parents backyard. My florist designed it and not only did the couple love it, but I know someone who was a guest and said it was the prettiest wedding she had ever seen.
A tip is to meet with the tent professional at the backyard space as specific types of tents can go in grass. They usually have to see it and can provide you various layouts and options.
Hope this gives you comfort ❤️

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much ❤️ this gives me comfort. I'm definitely going to talk to the party tent place tomorrow.

View Quoted Comment So glad ❤️ Hope is not lost!! Tell them Katie who booked them Aug 13, 2020 sent you! I worked with Cameron.

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much, I definitely will. I appreciate the help. 😊❤️

View Quoted Comment You’re very welcome!! Anything I can do to help a fellow covid bride!! 👍

I recommend you also watch/listen to youtube videos on this subject

View Quoted Comment I didn't even know there was any, thank you I'll definitely have to look it up on YouTube

Hey! There’s a bunch of ideas on Pinterest. I found this “ultimate checklist” on there. Hope it helps.


https://junebugweddings.com/wedding-blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-a-backyard-wedding/amp/

June 26th here! Wishing I could move my wedding outside. Our venue said they will be good to go so will not refund deposit which is almost $3000.

Lights, flowers candles even lounge furniture in the back yard. A friend of mine had to change to her back yard and she had all of that and you felt like you were not in backyard but yet felt soo cozy.

View Quoted Comment That's a really great idea thank you . I'm going to have to start looking for stuff

My sister had hers in an open field (same place as mine will be). A huge thing that made hers seem more elegant than just a yard was having nice tablecloths. Draping lace/tulle/muslin also can help it seem less like a back yard. Lots of non-native flowers (fake or real) helps transform it too.

The most expensive and necessary investment is the tent. If you opt not to order one and it rains you have no back up other than going in the house. The other issue that you must tackle is parking if you live in a development you need to let your neighbors know that there will be an abundance of cars parked on the sides of the community roads for the date of your wedding.

View Quoted Comment Thank you 😊


Tent was a must for us. We are having an enclosed tent because where I live the weather in August could either feel like cold rainy fall day or feel like a hot summer day. If it ends up being to hot we will just not put the sides on. We are trying to figure out how we are going to park everyone. We live on a side street in the country.

Hi dear,

Due to COVID-19, we celebrated our sister's bridal shower in their backyard. Choosing to throw a bridal shower/wedding or any function in a backyard is a fun and affordable way to celebrate during this pandemic period. But you should have a proper plan.

Here are some tips to host a backyard wedding:

1. Start decorating the backyard a week before.
2. Be aware of bugs active in your backyard
3. Design signage to welcome guests
4. Should have an indoor backup to keep guests safe during rain. You can move your guests to the backyard shed if it rains.
5. Set up a buffet-style
6. Use plants as a centrepiece
7. Throw a BBQ
8. Landscape the lawn

The above are some tips that we followed to host a bridal shower.

I hope you can use these tips to celebrate your wedding in the backyard.

Thanks!