Your wedding is arguably one of the most important days of your life. However, if you’re like the majority of people who want to execute their wedding on a budget, you may find the formality of a high-budget wedding a bit old fashioned. You want your wedding to be a celebration of love: the kind of celebration where guests feel comfortable and can focus on the joy that your union has created. If you think a formal banquet-style wedding cramps your style, a backyard barbecue wedding may be right up your alley. Tossing to the side the pomp and circumstance of the classic wedding, Smokehouse Grill is here with tips, decor, and more for throwing the perfect fun, affordable, and laid-back backyard wedding reception. Your casual celebration of love, with the help of these tips, is sure to be the perfect event for your personality and budget.
When it comes to the backyard barbecue wedding, the key is to keep it casual. By choosing casual fare for your wedding, you’ll not only save money but will be sure to please the masses. At Smokehouse Grill - Maryland’s premier barbecue and upscale catering company - we know that delicious food and a mindful budget are at the core of your wedding planning. That’s why we offer a variety of affordable services and dining option to make your big day as worry-free as possible:
With so much to plan, it’s easy to overlook important aspects of your wedding that find themselves on the backburner for your big day. While planning, be sure to consider the following.
As you toss to the side the formality of a big, fancy wedding, you’re allowing yourself the freedom to have fun and show some personality at various parts of the celebration. We love the idea of throwing some humor in the invitation; not only does a fun invitation set the tone for the event, but it can help guests plan accordingly for clothing and footwear.
A problem many couples encounter at their backyard barbecue wedding is not having enough lighting. It’s imperative that you plan accordingly for your wedding by putting up stringed lights, candles at tables, lanterns and more. Pro tip: plan your lighting far in advance. Turn on all lighting a few weeks prior to the big day. If you find the event is not bright enough, it may be worth contacting a partial wedding planner to help get the lighting right.
There can be a lot of pressure to have your table shapes and sizes match, align correctly, and all face the lovely couple. However, with a casual event like a backyard barbecue wedding, you grant yourself the freedom to ditch the uniformity and have fun with your table shapes, layouts, and seating options.
One of the greatest benefits of a backyard barbecue wedding is the freedom to have fun. Super family friendly and with plenty of room to play, we recommend making yard games a key feature of your event. Spice up your yard games with sweet custom touches like this custom corn hole game (which is also a perfect bridal shower gift for the fun couple in your life).
Outdoor weddings mean it may be difficult for guests to wash their hands after or before eating, which is why we love the idea of adding an outdoor hand washing station. Cute, quaint, and super handy (pun intended), this outdoor hand washing station is the perfect rustic touch for your wedding.
Your guests understand that weddings often have a tight budget, and are sure to be thrilled to be part of your celebration regardless of your ability to provide a nice favor. However, we love the idea of giving your guests seeds to plant or small plants to plant in their own gardens as a reminder of your special day.
Backyard barbecue weddings are the fun and affordable alternative to the pomp and circumstance of large, costly weddings. Get in touch with Smokehouse Grill to start planning the perfect backyard barbecue wedding today.
