Real Advice for Planning a Backyard Wedding
Covid-19 has likely changed the world forever. Even once there’s a vaccine, we’re guaranteed to be a lot more conscious about social distancing, hand-washing, and large gatherings like weddings. And if a wedding is in your near future, chances are you’ve at least thought about this new popular thing: planning a backyard wedding.
The backyard wedding concept isn’t for everybody, and that’s perfectly OK. Undoubtedly, it’s great to have options when you’re an engaged couple. This year has taught us that there are many ways to do things, from working at home to tying the knot.
After photographing a couple of Connecticut backyard weddings in 2020, I decided to talk with event and wedding planner Vicki Ross of Plan-It Vicki. Through shooting these weddings and speaking with her, I’ve learned some good things about how to actually plan a backyard wedding. So for you, dear reader, I’ve put this useful info into a guide.
Contents
- Real Advice for Planning a Backyard Wedding
- Quick Summary: Tips for Planning A Backyard Wedding
- The Tips: Your Recipe for Planning a Backyard Wedding
- Tip 1: Understand what a backyard wedding is and isn’t
- Tip 2: Consider hiring a wedding planner for your backyard wedding
- Tip 3: Find facility wedding vendors that can accommodate your plans
- Tip 4: Don’t give up if you don’t have your own backyard, politely ask around instead
- Tip 5: Be prepared on your wedding day
- Tip 6: Have a ball with your backyard wedding decorations and favors
- Tip 7: Contend with the Covid-19 pandemic
- Tarah and Jordan’s Epic Fall Connecticut Backyard Wedding
- Planning a Backyard Wedding Is Totally Worth It
- Citations
Video: Backyard Wedding Planning Tips
Vicki and I met while preparing for a Connecticut backyard wedding which actually took place on a working farm. She agreed to meet with me via Google Meet and chat about what goes into planning a backyard wedding. Check out the video summary on YouTube and then read on for the full post!
Quick Summary: Tips for Planning A Backyard Wedding
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Here are the basic steps and guidelines for planning a backyard wedding:
- Learn what backyard weddings are and what they can offer you
They’re really nothing new, but 2020 has opened our eyes to their effectiveness as an option.
- Consider hiring a wedding planner to do a lot of the work
Backyard weddings are a lot of work. Brining a wedding planner on board is an investment into making things go smoothly.
- Find your facility vendors
Since your venue is a private residence, you’ll have to find the vendors who will handle the facility amenities.
- Learn what to do if you don’t have your property to use for your backyard wedding
No backyard of your own? No problem…well, maybe not anyway. Approach the subject of possibly borrowing one very carefully.
- Follow local guidelines if planning your backyard wedding during a pandemic
It’s important that you know and adhere to your local pandemic regulations.
- Be prepared and have a plan
Because you’re doing it yourselves, you and your partner will want to step up your preparation and planning game.
- Get creative with decorating
Your backyard wedding is yours, so make it look that way. Go nuts with the décor.
The Tips: Your Recipe for Planning a Backyard Wedding
OK, let’s get to it. Here are my tips and steps for you!
Tip 1: Understand what a backyard wedding is and isn’t
So, what’s a backyard wedding anyway and why should you consider one? Simply put, a backyard wedding is a wedding hosted in a backyard. That’s it. The big deal here is that you’re potentially saving lots and lots of money. That is, the substantial budget savings are because you’re not paying for an established wedding venue.
Rising in Popularity
Covid-19 hit the country, and the state of Connecticut, like a ton of bricks. Everyone was scrambling for one reason or another if only to find a mask. Engaged couples trying to make wedding plans, to put it differently, were all over the place trying to plan. Accordingly, enter the backyard wedding, which rose in popularity this year as a great way to mitigate ever-changing wedding day plans.
And for good reason!
Consider Splitting Your Backyard Wedding Up
Nothing says that you have to have your backyard wedding all in one place. Religious weddings commonly have two venues, with the ceremony in a place of worship and the reception at a banquet hall. In the same fashion, a backyard wedding offers this flexibility!
A Backyard Is / Is Not…
Let’s clear up a few misconceptions about backyard weddings. A backyard wedding:
- Is as viable and legit as a wedding at a fancy venue. On your wedding day, a yard is just as much the real deal as a banquet hall.
- Is not “tacky,” “basic,” or “cheap.” Your budget isn’t what makes your wedding day! We have to disassociate the dollar value from the emotional value here.
- Is within your control, from start to finish. As Vicki pointed in our talk, with a backyard wedding, “…you do have control [over] how it’s going to happen.”
- Is not a time to wing it. Trust me, and Vicki, in that you want to plan this day just like you would if a traditional venue (even an affordable one) were involved.
- Is quite a bit of work. And actually…
- Is not necessarily easy. Just because there’s no traditional venue involved, you will still have a lot of work to do.
Moreover, another thing to keep in mind is that with great customizability comes great responsibility. With that said, I recommend that you two consider hiring a wedding planner.
Tip 2: Consider hiring a wedding planner for your backyard wedding
Let’s get this right out in the open: planning a wedding is a LOT of work. My wife and I got married last winter and there were times when we wished someone else was making all the arrangements. And ours wasn’t even a backyard wedding; we had a venue coordinator at our disposal!
As you’ll see in the video and in the rest of this post, planning a backyard wedding introduces a lot of factors and tasks that are tricky to keep track of. Simply put, it’s a lot of work. This is where a professional wedding planner or day-of coordinator (such as Plan-It Vicki) could come in handy.
A Wedding Planner Can Help Get It Done
They’re there to potentially help you with everything from getting your backyard wedding ideas off the ground to telling you when to walk down the aisle. They’re wedding planners, like Plan-it Vicki, and they certainly mean business. And helping you plan is their business.
Here are some things that a wedding planner could potentially do for you while planning your backyard wedding:
What a Wedding Planner Can Help Your Backyard Wedding
When planning a backyard wedding, here are the things a wedding planner could offer:
- What you can and can’t do. With a backyard wedding, adherence to local laws, ordinances, and neighborhood etiquette is completely up to you. With a paid professional on your team, you stand a better chance of keeping everything copesetic.
- Timeline development and distribution. Leave it to your planner to communicate with your other vendors. Next to your wedding photographer, your wedding planner is probably the vendor with the most care for your schedule.
- A walkthrough of your backyard venue. Because they do this for a living, your wedding planner might literally see something in your yard that won’t work on your wedding day. Bathroom trailer too close to the dance floor? A watchful wedding planner eye would probably catch that.
- Emergency items. “I have what I call an ‘emergency bag.’ It has everything…from a glue gun, to Advil, to a nail, to a rope…,” Vicki says in the video recording of our conversation. This is stuff that you wouldn’t even want to think about on your wedding day.
- Vendor relations. Wedding planners are like the quarterbacks of your wedding vendor team. Therefore, they almost always have plenty of contacts and recommendations for you. What’s more is that they know how to deal with each type of vendor.
Is a Wedding Planner Worth It for a Backyard Wedding?
Ultimately, only you and your partner can decide each and every backyard wedding day expense. From your wedding photography investment to whether or not you have a planner, the value is yours to establish. Just be aware that for your backyard wedding, you two literally start out with just yourselves. No “traditional venue” means no automatic, complimentary day-of coordinator. This means you’re doing all of the planning yourselves by default!
Tip 3: Find facility wedding vendors that can accommodate your plans
Part of the power you have when planning a backyard wedding is picking all of your vendors. This includes the upfront folks like wedding planners and photographers, but it also includes the behind-the-scenes ones that work hard to make your day go smoothly.
But how is “facility wedding vendor” defined and which ones might you need?
Facility Wedding Vendors You Need for Your Backyard Wedding
In this post, “facility wedding vendor” refers to those vendors who handle the typical venue amenity and comfort parts of your big day. I’ve thrown the word “facility” in front because these vendors are typically included in your traditional wedding venue fee. You’re responsible for finding all of these “facility wedding vendors” since your backyard is the facility (or venue).
Facility Wedding Vendor Categories for Your Backyard Wedding
When planning a backyard wedding, here are the facility wedding vendors that you might not think of, but will almost certainly need to consider renting/hiring:
Ceremony arch and/or backdrop
Arch rentals for your Connecticut backyard wedding ceremony are a thing! An alternative is to commission a custom arch or backdrop with a local craft person or artist. For a backyard wedding, some of my favorite resources for wedding items like this are Facebook groups. After your wedding, you can even utilize these groups to sell or give away your ceremony arch and/or backdrop.
Ceremony backdrop bonus consideration: If you’re a crafty couple (or have some really nice friends and family), you could certainly make your own ceremony arch or backdrop.
Tent
Probably a must, unless your chosen backyard venue has a barn or similar large, covered area. Could you get away without this expense? Sure, if you’re willing to trust the weather! Keep in mind that a tent does more than protect you from rain, like help with sound during music and speeches as well as increase the cozy/together feeling during your reception.
Tent bonus consideration: Depending on the time of the year, think about heating or cooling the area.
Tables and chairs
At a traditional venue, tables and chairs are typically handled for you; you just pick the type and/or configuration. Conversely, you’ll have to find vendors for these if you’re planning a Connecticut backyard wedding. While you’re at it, maybe inquire about renting linens for your reception. Buying the furniture outright probably won’t be worth it, but purchasing your own wedding linens on a budget is a thing. Oh, and don’t forget auxiliary seating, such as small clusters of lawn furniture where people can mingle away from the main party.
Tables and chairs bonus consideration: If backyard wedding will have separate ceremony and reception spots, consider how you’re going to set the furniture up. While you’re at it, think about who’s going to do it.
Dance floor
If you’re planning to hire a DJ or band and provide a place for yourselves and guests to boogie down, consider renting a dance floor. Sure, you might have a perfectly level patio, grass, or gravel location on your property that can handle dancing. Just be aware of the safety concerns (for example, heels and grass/gravel don’t mix).
Dance floor bonus consideration: These come in flat and stage varieties, depending on your needs and preferences.
Restrooms
For all but the smallest of backyard weddings, this one is definitely needed. That is, you may not want guests in and out of your home throughout the day if you have more than Thanksgiving numbers. At the wedding that Vicki and I worked together on this fall, for example, the couple rented a really nice bathroom trailer from Stone Industries. Porta potty rentals are definitely a possibility, too.
Restroom bonus consideration: Think about sanitation. A bathroom trailer may have running water so guests can wash their hands; a porta potty won’t.
Parking
After you two think about how many guests you’re inviting, think about how many vehicles they may bring with them. For huge properties, this may not be an issue. For typical homes, though, you’re going to have to dedicate some space to parking or figure out a shuttle, bus, or carpool solution. By all means, if street parking is your choice, be considerate of your neighbors and others who may be passing through.
Parking bonus consideration: Be careful with street parking! I once helped photograph a Connecticut backyard wedding that absolutely packed both sides of the residential street it was on with cars. Luckily, no one was ticketed.
Lighting and safety
No, this isn’t referring to fancy uplighting. For a big party, you want to think about safety. Therefore, give flood light and fire extinguisher rentals some thought. While you’re at it, consider whether or not you may need a generator to power anything. Provided that they’re bright enough, lights can actually be pretty and functional at the same time. String lights are great for this and are really popular and plentiful these days!
Lighting and safety bonus consideration: Please, please, please think about egress/access in the event of a fire or medical emergency.
As Vicki describes in the video, finding these facility wedding vendors is pretty easy: “A dance floor and a tent would [probably be] the same company…you can just look up ‘wedding rentals’ [on Google] and you’ll probably find a big list.”
Ask Questions About Facility Logistics for All Vendors
Now as you formulate your contact plan for all of your wedding vendors, think about the things they may need from you at your Connecticut backyard wedding location. For example, without getting too technical about it, it would be a bad idea to assume that the one pair of outdoor electrical outlets that you have would be sufficient for all of the following:
- The DJ’s audio equipment
- Several sets of string lights
- Flood lights (whether they be rented and plugged in, or the ones attached to the side of your house, if they’re on the same circuit)
- The bathroom trailer
- The bartender’s ice machine
So, what to do about facility wedding vendors, then? Ask them questions about their services! Here’s a short list of examples questions for you to ask them:
Questions to Ask Backyard Wedding Vendors
Here are some questions to ask all of your prospective Connecticut backyard wedding vendors:
- Does your business carry insurance? What happens if accidental damage to the home occurs?
- Will you visit the home to do a walkthrough before our wedding date? Does this cost us anything or are your quotes complimentary?
- Do you need electricity for any of your equipment? If so, will you supply your own extension cords, bring a generator of your own, etc.?
- How do you charge for extra time if we decide to extend your services?
- Will you need much space to set up and break down your equipment? How much time does this take?
- Do you bring your own furniture, like tables, or do we need to provide that for you?
- Specifically for caterers: Are you able to handle all of your food prep beforehand and outside or would you need access to a kitchen?
For some of us, like wedding planners and photographers, most of this won’t matter. For others, especially those vendors who are used to using a traditional venue’s utilities and other amenities, it’ll matter quite a bit.
Tip 4: Don’t give up if you don’t have your own backyard, politely ask around instead
When I met with Vicki on Google Meet to prepare for writing this post, I thought I’d spring a fun question on her:
Me: “What do you do if you don’t have your own backyard for your wedding?”
Vicki: [Smiled and then answered the question, which you’ll see in the video]
“It depends on how close you are with people. I don’t think you can…advertise ‘looking for a backyard, who’s got a backyard for me?’ It should be someone that you’re sort of connected to,” Vicki explained.
Simply put, if you two don’t have a backyard of your own for your wedding, then very gently consider which of your loved ones might be willing to help.
Borrowing Someone’s Home Is a Sensitive Subject
Don’t think that every backyard wedding you hear about is at the couple’s own home. As Vicki says in the video, “Sometimes people can do it in their parents’ backyard, or a relative’s, or a very close friend’s.” If you two may need to borrow a backyard for your wedding day, realize up front that this is a huge ask. You need to stick to candidates to whom you two are very close. With that being said, you should fully expect a response of “no” and be ready to graciously move on if that’s the case (just like when you proposed to your partner; just kidding).
Human psychology is generally fascinating to me. That’s why I found this article on asking for a favor to be particularly interesting and relevant to the topic of planning a backyard wedding. You might find it useful if you need to borrow someone’s yard!
Tip 5: Be prepared on your wedding day
As with anything in life, wanting everything to go perfectly on your big day is wishful thinking with great intentions. Nevertheless, wedding day reality can sometimes be tricky.
“You never know what is going to happen,” Vicki told me, and she’s right.
Remember that story about the rain during my first wedding? That’s why I devoted a whole tip to the concept of being as prepared as possible on your wedding day.
It Starts with Planning the Structure of Your Wedding Day
First, nail down what you and your partner want in your day. Don’t care about dancing? You might skip the dance floor and tell your DJ that you just want background music and emceeing. Not fans of really bright sunlight? Plan for a ceremony that starts in the late afternoon. Inviting quite a bit of children? Think about outdoor games and activities that will keep them occupied.
Vicki points out that there’s one aspect that is tougher than all of the other wedding day variables:
“Weather is the big thing. That’s the thing you have to plan for…What are you going to do if it’s raining? Do you have a big enough tent to do your ceremony under there…and your reception?”
This should cause you to think about tip #3 again. Speaking of vendors, I checked in with another friend for some more advice.
Your Vendors Can Make or Break Your Backyard Wedding
A few days ago, I chatted with Carisa Lockery, owner of Pink Olive Events, based in Cheshire. Long before 2020, she’s been helping her couples plan Connecticut backyard weddings. She offered the following advice to couples who are considering this approach to their nuptials:
“There’s so much to consider when planning a backyard wedding. My biggest piece of advice to a couple taking on this task is truly to enlist help. And not just from family and friends. Hire professionals who know the ins and outs, what to look for, and what you will need to make it a successful event. Too many things can slip through the cracks when building an event literally from the ground up.”
If you’re planning a backyard wedding, it’s definitely a good idea to ask your prospective vendors what they would do in the event of inclement weather! You might even consider scenario-based questions, so that you can really get to know the companies you’ll potentially be entrusting this momentous occasion to.
Tip 6: Have a ball with your backyard wedding decorations and favors
And now for my final backyard wedding planning tip: decorate, trim, and customize to your heart’s content. A wedding at a private residence is perfect for you two to flex your creative muscles. Vicki agrees:
“Sometimes, the decorating for a backyard wedding is easier than doing it at a venue. Because sometimes at a venue, you’re spending all this time covering up [aspects that you don’t like the look of].”
Simply put, go nuts on personalizing your Connecticut backyard wedding venue!
Wedding Décor Ideas and Sources
There are plenty of places to look for backyard wedding décor ideas. Whether you decide to go with a seasonal theme, traditional look, or something a little more edgy, you’ll be able to find ideas out there. Some good sources include the following:
Here are some great places to seek decoration ideas when planning your Connecticut backyard wedding:
- Pinterest: Everyone loves to pin stuff on this app, so why not head on over to Pinterest to start collecting ideas?
- Facebook groups: In Connecticut alone, there are several wedding groups on Facebook where people share ideas, ask questions, and even sell gently used wedding items.
- Etsy: Supporting small businesses and finding endless wedding decorations? Yes, please!
- Family photo collections: If there special people who are no longer with us or who aren’t able to make it to your wedding, consider framing their photos and displaying them.
- Your own home(s): Sometimes, the best wedding day decorating ideas are right under your own nose, in your home(s). I’ve seen beer themes and skateboarding, to name a couple.
Whatever you decide regarding decorating for your Connecticut backyard wedding, just know that you can’t really go wrong. The only rule in getting married this way is, there are no rules at all.
Tip 7: Contend with the Covid-19 pandemic
In another post, I offer a pretty detailed method for planning your wedding during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s a quick summary, which can easily be applied to planning your backyard wedding during times of social distancing (or just plain busy-ness).
Know the Pandemic Rules and Guidelines
I can help you find the info: head over to my wedding planning resource page for links to State of Connecticut Covid-19 resources.
The Single Best Way to Plan a Backyard Wedding During a Pandemic
The best way to plan your Connecticut backyard wedding during a pandemic is by using a digital and mobile approach: free Google phone and computer apps. Create a plan with your spouse-to-be, track your budget and tasks, and synchronize your efforts.
Make Expectations Clear to Your Guests
When we spoke, Vicki stressed the importance of setting clear pandemic protocol expectations with your guests: “Whatever the rules are, let them be stated before the event and maybe have signage around so people…know what to expect.”
Setting of expectations during a pandemic doesn’t just apply to your guests: talk to your vendors, too. Start by expressing any concerns you have, which will make them understand where you’re coming from. If they’re professional, they will absolutely hear you out. Then, when you ask what measures they will take to protect you two, your guests, and themselves, you’ll be able to consider whether or not they’ll meet your expectations.
Don’t Force It; Consider Other Options
As Vicki also pointed out, you don’t have to force your wedding during the pandemic. She gets into this in the video:
“I always tell people that you have a plan A and a plan B: plan A is there’s no Covid…then you have that Covid plan [B]. What would make you the most comfortable? Like some people also don’t want to do anything during Covid.”
And that’s perfectly fine! If you’re feeling uneasy about moving forward with a backyard wedding during Covid-19 pandemic (or, heaven forbid, some future one), consider these alternatives:
Here are some alternatives to having a backyard wedding during a pandemic:
- Wait: Postponing everything is an option. You could just wait, should you two choose to do so.
- Elope: The two of you, your officiant, a beautiful location, and your wedding photographer can make for a super memorable wedding. By the way, the state of Connecticut does not universally require a witness; check with your locality (that is, where you’re getting your marriage license from).
- Consider a minimony: In terms of size, a minimony is one size up from an elopement, probably in the neighborhood of around 12 guests or so. It would still be very intimate.
- Have a micro-wedding: With a guest count of up to 50, micro weddings really grew in popularity in 2020. They offer a “now” solution that involves your close loved ones.
- Do something now and a sequel wedding or vow renewal later: Splitting your nuptials is also a good option to consider. It may, however, introduce the need to plan twice.
Tarah and Jordan’s Epic Fall Connecticut Backyard Wedding
Tarah and Jordan’s backyard wedding day took place in Litchfield on the first Saturday in October 2020. It had attitude, plenty of emotion, and was complete with skateboarding antics.
Here’s a short highlight video that I made for them!
This Wedding Has Been Featured!
A big thanks to Inspired Bride for featuring Tarah and Jordan’s wedding on their blog! You can check their post out here.
This Connecticut Backyard Wedding’s Vendor Team
- Wedding Planner: Plan-It Vicki
- Venue: Chanticleer Acres
- Makeup Artist: Blush and Wave
- Florist: The Honey Bee Florist and More
- DJ: Welcome Entertainment
- Caterer: Harvest Cafe & Bakery
Their Wedding Day Love Story
Long wedding days are the best. Having things spaced out so that there’s plenty of time to get ready, lay back, and hit the key moments just helps couples be a little more relaxed. I spent the morning with Tarah and her ladies while my second photographer covered Jordan and his guys.
Before the Ceremony
Tarah and her ladies got ready in one of the farmhouses. It was all about jitters, makeup, and the dress. Wow, that dress.
The highlight was Tarah’s first look with her father. This was truly touching!
Jordan and the guys eventually emerged looking dapper.
The Big Show: Their Connecticut Farm Wedding Ceremony
The staff of Chanticleer Acres made a great arch for Tarah and Jordan’s Connecticut farm wedding ceremony. It was truly a work of art; so simple yet complex at the same time. Perfect for a fall Connecticut wedding! The reception took place in the main farmhouse’s backyard.
Celebrating with Friends and Family
Before their wedding day, I always make it a point to ask my couples which formal family photos they’d like me to capture. Sometimes, the unplanned ones turn out great, too. One of the most emotional photographs I’ve ever taken was the one of Tarah and her 93-year-old grandfather. It was a touching moment that I just couldn’t miss. Look at the emotion!
Just the Two of Us
Perhaps my favorite part of this wedding (and every wedding), now it was time for the couple portraits. Tarah and Jordan set the place on fire, metaphorically speaking!
Party Time: A Backyard Wedding Tent Reception
Tarah and Jordan really nailed their farm backyard wedding tent reception. From the decorations to the dance floor to the food and drinks, their guests had a great time.
The Shot: Wedding Skateboarding Groom and Ollie Over the Bride
There are benefits to hiring me as your wedding photographer. For one, I’m going to help you tell your love story through photos. Two, I’m a pretty fun guy. But thirdly, one of things I’m going to do for you is create something unique commemorating your day. You’ll essentially end up with commissioned artwork, something no one else has!
Quick Backstory
Jordan has been an avid skateboarder for years. He also works in the film industry. The dynamic between him and Tarah is a great one and the two of them love adventure. So, how could I bring this all together and make them great during their Connecticut farm wedding?
Here’s a true story: I was on vacation with my wife and family this summer, a couple of months before Tarah and Jordan’s wedding day. Jordan reached out to me while my wife and I were out for a walk along the Jersey Shore. Basically, his message said that he had an idea involving his skateboard, a ramp, and jumping over Tarah.
Obviously, I was excited.
The Setup
Like I said, Jordan is a creative himself. So long before his and Tarah’s Connecticut farm wedding day, he had already built a ramp and had a good location on the farm picked out. Then, I got to work.
Shortly after the ceremony in between family portraits, I talked with Jordan about some safety aspects of the jump. I couldn’t imagine Tarah would be too happy about an errant skateboard or sneaker bonking her on the head. Therefore, I managed to convince Jordan to let me take multiple photos and composite them together. The chair you see, then, represented where Tarah would eventually stand for her turn.
Composing this Connecticut Farm Wedding’s Signature Photo
Once the ramp and the chair were in place, I decided to start with the wedding party. They were a great bunch of gals and guys. They kept the energy high throughout the wedding day. My assistant used a light to illuminate two to three people at a time. My second shooter was off taking candid photos in the background.
Next, it was Jordan’s turn. He was really in the zone as soon as we placed the ramp, changing shoes and warming up…all in his suit. Very impressive! I think he did three jumps total, making it clear that he could’ve kept going if I needed him to. Tarah was totally smitten, watching her new husband wow the crowd with the air he was catching.
Lastly, I brought Tarah in. I removed the chair and had her stand in position. Quickly, I had her do two or three poses. The inspiration was this:
“How would you react if Jordan came home one day and said, ‘Hey, I want to jump over your head on a skateboard’?”
The Final Product
I take a lot of pride in all of the editing I do. Tarah and Jordan’s signature shot is no different! There were several goals as I sat down in my office to bring this one together:
- Displaying the excitement on the wedding party’s faces.
- Emphasizing how high Jordan got off of the ramp.
- Bringing Tarah’s rockstar bride element into it, using body language that fit the scene.
And here it is, the signature shot from Tarah and Jordan’s Connecticut farm wedding:
What a finale, right?
Planning a Backyard Wedding Is Totally Worth It
The two backyard weddings I photographed in 2020 left a common impression on me. That is, the couples and their guests all had a great time. The reality is that these days, anywhere can become a wedding venue. It’s all about what you and your partner want to do!
Now that you’ve got these great tips, get back to planning your backyard wedding. And as you figure out how to capture your big day, reach out and let’s chat a little about your vision!
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