How to Decorate for a Small Backyard Wedding
- 1). Prepare the backyard for the wedding. Clean up any debris in the yard like branches, dead plants, garbage and/or broken lawn decor. Power wash any cement or brick areas and make repairs where necessary. Make sure the lawn is groomed, and prune the plants and trees.
- 2). Designate a covered area. Put up a tent that can house all of the wedding guests, the food, and the cake. The tent should have appropriate weatherproofing for the season: rain guards, fans/air-conditioners, or heaters.
- 3). Set up different areas for seating. You will need seating for the ceremony, meal and relaxation/socialization during the reception. Rows of seats for the ceremony can easily be moved to tables for the meal and rearranged again for the reception.
- 4). Utilize the natural decor in the yard. Enhance the flowers and plants that are growing in the yard by decorating with coordinating flora in all of the designated wedding areas.
- 5). Create the mood and decorate with lighting. String decorative electric lights around the tent, in an archway, and along pathways. Use candles on the tables and in a water feature located in the yard.
- 6). Decorate with tulle, ribbons and satin to create a romantic look. Soften walls and fences with draped tulle. Hang material on the tables, chair, tent or any stationary object that could use a little pizazz.
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All eyes should be on the bride and groom during the ceremony.Creatas/Creatas/Getty Images
Make a separate area for the ceremony to take place. An arch or backdrop will work to create a space that will draw attention to the bride and groom during their special moment.
