Backyard Wedding Ideas: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space Into a Dream Venue

After dark, string lights, candles, and chandeliers can illuminate the spaces. “Always consider the weather,” says Norwood. “If the winds are high or if it rains you will want to use LED candles in lieu of traditional flame candles.” Be mindful of the fact that additional lighting might also require the use of a generator.

Plan for the Worst Weather

A canopy of flowers over the tables at Margarita Annabe and Ilya Goncharov’s Lake Como wedding. Photographed by David Bastianoni, Vogue, August 2019.

You always need a backup plan. If feasible, have a tent at the ready if the forecast calls for rain. Tent posts can be festooned with greenery and florals so as not to take away from the ambiance. Rain in the preceding days or morning might require flooring (if the ground gets too wet) so also have a floor option available to you.

Also, check for the day’s wind speed as the wind can often be worse than rain and make it impossible to set up your event. Norwood advises to “be prepared with EZ Clips to secure linens in place and LED candles. If you’re hosting a seated dinner, have a backup plan to place menus under wine bottles, cards in forks, napkins under plates, or use napkin rings. The more you prepare, the better off you are on the wedding day.” Having parasols, umbrellas, and shawls on hand will ensure your guests are comfortable no matter the forecast (and make for good gifts).

Be Mindful of Catering

For Kristina and Steven Levitans backyard Brentwood wedding they wanted to avoid anything stuffy—so they had Jon amp...

For Kristina and Steven Levitan’s backyard Brentwood wedding, they wanted to avoid anything stuffy—so they had Jon & Vinny’s cater, “including Steve’s favorite, chicken parmesan.”

Photo: Victoria Gold

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