There are lots of reasons why couples would choose to throw a simple outdoor wedding instead of a large fancy bash in an expensive banquet hall. One reason could be that the bride and groom are looking at having to stay within a pretty tight wedding budget. Another great reason why a couple may choose to have a simple outdoor wedding is because they’re private and don’t want a lot of attention or stress going on around their big day. Maybe it’s a second marriage and the couple would really just like their family and a few very close friends around for their nuptials. Whatever your reason for choosing to have a simple outdoor wedding, there are many different ways that you can create the perfect simple outdoor wedding to fit your budget, preferences, and guest list. Here are a few great ways to accomplish that.
Throwing a Backyard Wedding
An elderly couple in our church just had a simple outdoor wedding at the bride’s home. They were both widowed and had grown children and grandchildren of their own.
They didn’t want a big fancy affair, but instead wanted a simple outdoor wedding at the bride’s home with only immediate family and a few close friends. The bride’s home had a lovely pool in the backyard and she had done a lot of landscaping over the years, and it really was a lovely setting. The bride wore a lovely evening gown and had a few simple flower arrangements on pedestals at the place they were taking their vows. Then, the newlyweds and their guests had a reception of food they had made themselves for the occasion. While I wasn’t immediate family, I heard all the details and also heard from everyone there how it was one of the sweetest, and most relaxed weddings they had ever been to. Backyard weddings are a great way to save money on your reception hall and decorating. If you have a friend with a beautiful yard, why not explore your options?
A Wedding in the Park
Another popular idea for a simple outdoor wedding is to have your wedding in a local park or other scenic area. Just make a few calls to find out if it is possible to have weddings out there, along with what kinds of permits you’ll need to make it all happen. Choose a particularly scenic spot for your wedding, and set up your chairs accordingly. If the park has a nearby pavilion or other covered area for parties then that would make a great place for your reception. Be sure to bring lots of tablecloths as the tables and their seats may be dirty. You can ask a friend to bar-b-que for the event, have a potluck, or if your budget allows for it, cater in some great food your guests will love. Just be aware that other people may be using the park at the same time, so you may have a few unexpected lookers on, or potential wedding crashers.
Many people these days, with the economy being the way that it is, are looking for some great ways to save a lot of money on their weddings. A simple outdoor wedding is a great way to accomplish this. Of course, a simple outdoor wedding means cutting your guest list down dramatically, letting nature provide most of your wedding decorations, and other money saving benefits you’ll see along the way as well. A simple outdoor wedding can be the perfect, low stress kind of wedding that your guests will enjoy and remember for years to come. If you have any great cost saving tips for throwing a simple outdoor wedding, feel free to write in and let me know!
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