Five Backyard Wedding Ideas That Will Make You Say WOW!

FIVE BACKYARD WEDDING IDEAS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SAY WOW!

A backyard wedding style has to be one of our favorites! It is intimate, more detailed, and most of all, it is budget-friendly! The right backyard wedding idea can be a tremendous hit with your family and friends. And since most backyard weddings involve smaller groups, it's that much easier to get everyone involved in the fun. Keep in mind, having a backyard wedding does not necessarily mean your wedding has to be in your backyard; you can always rent out estates with amazing views if you need a bit more room and a view! Either way, small or big, there are countless ideas for a backyard wedding. Sharing that process with your family and friends while planning your backyard wedding is an incredibly unique experience most brides don't get!

Here are five backyard wedding ideas that will make you say "WOW"!

 

1. SELFIE OR PICTURE STATION

Adding a selfie station to your backyard wedding checklist helps you capture intimate...

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50 Awesome Grand Entrance Songs

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50 Grand Entrance Songs 


Your wedding reception is one event where you can truly make an entrance. You’re filled with joy after saying “I do,” all eyes are on you… but what song is playing?

It’s a perfect time to pump up the crowd for the amazing celebration you’re about to share, and you need a song that fits you as a couple and will set the tone for the rest of the night. But first, you’ll need to decide how you’ll enter.


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Photo courtesy of Tennessee Photographer, Erin Morrison Photography 


 

There are typically four ways to do a grand entrance into your wedding reception:

 

  • First, and definitely the simplest, is to have the MC announce you, the newlyweds, first, and then have your bridal party follow in behind you. “Ladies and gentlemen, let’s give a warm welcome to the people we’re all here to support, the new Mr. and Mrs. Jones!”. With...
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How To Avoid Family Drama At Your Wedding

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Welcome to The Bride Link podcast, your home for expert wedding planning advice! Today we're talking all about how to have a drama-free wedding! If you're lucky and everybody on both sides of your family gets along there is little chance of family drama on your wedding day! Families are complicated, and if you're dealing with any family drama concerning divorced parents, individuals outside of your immediate family that might cause a little bit of strain then join us for some easy tips to help avoid complications. Use these four tips to help control wedding day drama before it event begins. You can also grab your FREE copy of our Ceremony Cheat Sheet to plan and separate family members if needed!

As a wedding planner, at one of our planning meetings for a specific wedding last year, a groom let me know that he did not like his stepmother. Unfortunately, his father had already planned for her to be at the wedding and for her to walk in the precessional. He...

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French Braid Twist

French Braid Twist 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tips Before Beginning

1. It is important to realize before starting this hairstyle, that it is named for the way it looks, not the way it is created. Deanna from MOPS shows that by crisscrossing and twisting pieces of hair and pinning them with bobby pins, you can create a twisted, french-braid look without actually braiding the hair.

2. This hairstyle relies heavily on using the correct size and type of bobby pins. Have the sizes and types of bobby pins seen in the below photo on hand before starting this hairstyle.

Step 1

It is always easiest to create a wedding hairstyle after first fully curling the hair.

Step 2

Gently run your fingers through the curls to loosen them. Next, create a halo section of hair in the back, twist it, and pin it with a bobby pin. This twist is going to be the center point for the rest of the hairstyle.

Step 3

Collect hair from each...

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Winter Wedding Color Ideas

Winter Wedding Color Ideas

Winter weddings are some of our absolute favorites around the offices of The Bride Link.  Let's check out my favorite winter wedding color palettes! Whether you like lots of color or you want a palette that is soft and classic, I’m sure you’ll find something you love in today’s feature. Enjoy, and comment with which color combination best fit your wedding day style!

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Taupe & Ice Blue Wedding Color Ideas

Winter Wedding Color Ideas

Find similar items from the color palette above in some of our favorite ETSY shops! Here

Credits

Bride: Photo by Carla Ten Eyck Photography via Style Me Pretty | Stationary: Stationery and Calligraphy – Ashley Buzzy McHugh Photography by Vue Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs | Shoes:...
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How To Avoid Family Drama At Your Wedding

 

How To Avoid Family Drama At Your Wedding

Welcome to The Bride Link podcast, your home for expert wedding planning advice! Today we're talking all about how to have a drama free wedding! If you're lucky and everybody on both sides of your family gets along there is little chance of family drama on your wedding day! Families are complicated, and if you're dealing with any family drama concerning divorced parents, individuals outside of your immediate family that might cause a little bit of strain then join us for some easy tips to help avoid complications. Use these four tips to help control wedding day drama before it event begins. You can also grab your FREE copy of our Ceremony Cheat Sheet to plan and separate family members if needed!

As a wedding planner, at one of our planning meetings for a specific wedding last year, a groom let me know that he did not like his stepmother. Unfortunately, his father had already planned for her to be at the wedding and...

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Ways to Stay Warm for Fall and Winter Weddings

Fall and Winter Wedding Coverup Ideas


Today’s feature is for all the fall and winter brides that are concerned about how to stay warm when the sun sets and they need a bit of a cover up. Below are a few of my all time favorite ways to not only look stylish but to keep your teeth from rattling against the cold weather on a day you should look and feel your most beautiful!

The Cardigan

Adding a cardigan over your wedding dress is not only a great way to stay warm for a fall or winter wedding, but it can be used as a beautiful pop of color that complements your color palette. I love how the cardigans seen below match the brides’ bouquets!

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Button-Up Shirt


Whether you choose flannel or denim, a button-up shirt can be a fun way to flaunt a little southern style while staying warm in the cold weather!

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Knitted Sweaters and Scarves


Nothing says cozy and warm like a knitted sweater or scarf! Below are a few of my favorite ways to wear them. Around the neck or off the...

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Fall Wedding in the Smoky Mountains

 

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Marylynne and Jeremy were the sweetest couple. After sharing a wonderful relationship, they decided to plan a fall Tennessee wedding day in the mountains. The Magnolia Venue served at the perfect location for their special day. With a breathtaking mountain view and versatile ceremony and reception space, they knew it was meant to be. Marylynne adored burgundy for the season and decided to make the color the inspiration for the day. Complementing blue and gold along with neutral colors completed the design. Natural details such as wood cut outs for each guest name at their table and farm house style seating elevated the couple’s reception. Every last detail was accounted for with the invitations made from hand torn paper and hand brushed 24k gold by Custom Love Gifts.

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For her wedding day style, Marylynne wore a sweetheart neckline dress with beading and sparkly gold heels. Her hair was naturally curled with a diamond piece pinned in the back. She...

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Winter Wedding Flower Ideas

The winter season can be harsh weather for people, animals, and especially plants. Flowers may not fully bloom during this season, which may discourage you and your partner from having a winter wedding. Don’t allow this cold weather to ruin your plans, for there are several blooms that are continuously blooming throughout the year or flourish during the winter season that is still great for bridal bouquets and ceremony arrangements, centerpieces at receptions, or boutonnieres. Here are some winter wedding flower ideas that you may consider for your wedding day.
 

Amaryllis
Amaryllis is popularly known as holiday flowers, which are available in shades of white and red. There are plenty more colors available, with some of them having bright color shade, great for a bouquet.
 

 

Ranunculus
Blooming abundantly during the winter season, Ranunculus can add tons of character to your bouquet. If you are looking for soft florals similar to peonies, you can opt...

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Fall Wedding Color Ideas

 

Enjoy all of the color boards below to be inspired for your own fall wedding, and make sure to comment with which one is your favorite!

 

 
 
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