#47 - Ideas for the Informal Wedding
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Episode #47 – Ideas for the Informal Wedding
Informal, backyard, bbq or picnic, these are all types of casual weddings. Today we are giving you some tips and ideas in order to plan your informal wedding.
Casual dress; your wedding dress can even be something simple, either bought from a shop or made by a designer. Men not in suits.
Cozy setting; 15-20 people. Borrow décor items from friends and family. Or have a DIY party
Cakes; purchase one.
Types of informal weddings:
Backyard:
- Brats and hamburgers, salads: pasta and potato, chips and dip.
- Twinkle lights
- Homemade photo booth, props, phones, #
- Short ceremony and then have a party
Park or Picnic:
- Boxed lunch, either homemade or ordered from a favorite, deli or sandwich shop
- Bring in caterer, bbq
- Lawn games: cornhole, horseshoes, lawn bowling, giant Jenga
- Blankets as seating
Inside Home:
- Very small
- No attendants needed
- Potluck
- Cheese and wine, smoked meats, charcuterie, finger foods
- Candles
Church and cake reception:
- Afternoon wedding,
- No alcohol
- No dinner
- Punch
An informal wedding and reception can feel more like a party than a stuffy ceremony.
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