HELP!!!! Can a wedding be too casual?

My cousin got married at a barn. They decorated the barn with those pendant flags you see at car dealerships, you picked your drinks out of a cooler out back, and there was hot dogs for food. I literally forgot we were at a wedding several times.

But it sounds like this is completely you guys and your group, so by all means, go for it. There no reason to make a fuss if you don't wnat to. There may be some who think it's odd, but they won't tell you (I would never tell my cousin that). So it really doesn't matter.

It does sound like fun. And it's perfect if it's perfect for you. Go for it!

I think it all sounds great but agree with previous posters about getting a dance floor. Regardless of shoes, its so much easier to dance it up on a dance floor!

Your wedding sounds like it will be a lot of fun! As for the dance floor, I would just make sure the dance area is freshly cut and tell guest that the dance floor will be for barefoot/flip flop dancing!

I'm with everyone else... do what you want

We're having the same kind of deal, but since very few of us dance, we're not doing a dance floor.

My wedding is something very similar! I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who is looking for a nice laid back celebration!

Sounds like the most fun wedding ever

My wedding is similar to yours. It's on FH's ranch but the guys are wearing dress pants and no lawn games. My bridesmaids and I are wearing heels that have a think enough heel that they won't sink since FH is 6'3 and I am 5'3. I have on our site that since it's a working ranch thin heels like stilettos would not be best.

It sounds too casual for me and my DH's tastes. It would feel a bit too picnic-like for us, but that's not to say we wouldn't be able to have fun! If that is the feel you want for your wedding, then you should do it.

That's pretty much my wedding exactly...lol. It's about you guys!

That sounds like sooo much fun!! Although it's not what I would want to do for my own wedding, I would absolutely LOVE to be a guest at a wedding like that! Can I come?? lol

And I agree with other posters that it would probably be best to get a dancefloor - I'm not thinking so much for the high heels issue (especially if you're going to tell people not to wear any and you'll have flip flops available), but also due to weather. If it rains the night before, the grass could be muddy, and that wouldn't be much fun to dance in.

Oops! Sorry! I accidentally posted this 4 times lol. My computer showed my message didn't go through, while in fact it did - 4 times lol.

I would love to be a guest at your wedding...

I am doing all things similar, we will be having ribs, chicken and pulled pork. My favorite thing that we are doing is having a fire and a smore bar

If they're doing jeans, please get rid of the vests.

You can do whatever you want...it sounds like fun.

The only thing I would change is the groomsmen wearing jeans. Maybe corduroy or a light colored dress pant? That's only a personal preference though. I think the bridal party should be slightly more fancy than the guests.

Sounds good to me! If that is your vision, roll with it! I've been to a few weddings like that-good times!

Sounds like a wedding I could really get into as a guest. Go for it if it's what you like

From a Wedding Officiant: I am a licensed, registered Officiant and have been lucky enough to have performed 100's of weddings in over 15 years. What you should remember is that a wedding is public declaration of legal commitment to each other. That being said...couples should plan on having "their wedding, their way". It should be a direction reflection on the two of you because it is about you. I have performed "extremely elegant, over the top" weddings with 500+ guests but I have also performed theme weddings (Halloween at midnight etc,). My most memorable was the couple wanted to be married on motorcycles and you guessed it...I was on the back of a bike driven by the grooms father (going as slow as he could without tipping us over). The only exception to this: if it is a church wedding, there are certain requirements that must be met according to the church (and minister in some cases). Because you are thinking of a more casual setting, find an Officiant in your area (or one willing to travel) and discuss it with them. There are a lot of us Officiants who believe "your wedding, your way" and will be more than willing to support you throughout YOUR special event.

Emily after seeing your posts I think are weddings will be very similar in style and vibe. LOL I just want to have fun and my guests to have fun. I have seen way too many brides go crazy over the stress of making the perfect day. I still need to work on a weather backup though.