Why You Should Consider a Back Garden Wedding

Alongside moving home and perhaps filing a tax return, organising your wedding can be one of the most stressful things you can do! It’s called your ‘big day’ for a reason and of course you want everything to go smoothly, you want everyone to have a great time and of course, you want every little detail to reflect you and your partner. With the general population having such a wide range of eclectic tastes, weddings can come in all shapes and sizes as the happy couple look to cater to their personal style, their needs and most importantly their budget.

But if organisation isn’t your thing and you’d rather focus on having a great day that just screams ‘you’ in every way, then maybe you should consider having your wedding in your very own home! Not convinced? Well, here’s just a few reasons why you should consider having your big day beyond your own back door.

It’ll save you a lot of money

Having your wedding in your own back garden will save you a lot of money, especially when you’re not splashing the cash on a big fancy venue which usually comes with many additional rates. A back garden wedding is the perfect setting for anyone who’s trying to be a bit frugal and can be a great foundation for a rustic, DIY wedding. From crafting your own decorations, baking your own cake to nabbing a wedding dress from your favourite high street retailer, a wedding doesn’t always have to break the bank.

Just be sure to remember that with a back garden wedding comes with an appointment at the registry office! Your garden can be the venue for an unforgettable ceremony and reception, but you’ll need to visit the registry to make your nuptials legal. This can be done with an officiant, a witness and with a couple of your family and friends. Plus, it’s a great excuse to extend the celebrations!

You’ll make amazing memories

For many of us, our wedding day is one of life’s biggest milestones. It provides fond and loving memories for the whole family and marks the first day of the rest of your life by your partner’s side. By hosting such a precious and momentous occasion in your own back garden, you can ensure a private and intimate setting that evokes nothing but wholesome memories; ones that just involve your friends, family and the home in which you will start your new life.

Highstreet jeweller F.Hinds found that when it came to the perfect proposal, privacy was key. By having your wedding in your back garden, you can make sure that the same can be applied for the day itself.

Accessible for all

As you’re standing at the alter saying your I do’s, you’ll want to look round at all your guests and see every one of your family and friends smiling back at you. This said, having your wedding in your own back yard can eradicate potential difficulties that would have meant that some guests, especially those who are older, who have mobility issues or even very young children, wouldn’t have been able to make it.

With it being your home, every single one of your guests can sit back, relax and feel comfortable as they join in with the celebrations.

Your day is in your hands

And of course, with the venue being your own home – you make the rules! When it comes to organising a big wedding, your list of contacts can be never ending, and it can be very easy to lose track of everything that’s going on. With everything happening under your own roof, you have a direct say of what goes on and will be able to remain in complete control, thus giving you more time to enjoy your day.

So, what do you think? Maybe it’s time to cancel that wedding planner and rip up that cheque to the fancy hotel down the road. Have a back garden wedding and be left with a day that entirely revolves around you and your laid-back style.