Anyone having a non traditional wedding?

I said after planning my wedding with everything going on I can really be a wedding planner lol thank God our venue is still hosting events. we just went from 120 guests to 50, which I really don't mind. Worst case scenario we would just host it in FH parent's backyard.

Where are you located? Most likely by November restaurants will be open. Wishing you the best !

View Quoted Comment In Sonoma County, CA.
I hope the do open!

Hi Marlie, a lot of couples in my area had beautiful backyard weddings. Depending on your location, white tents, heaters, lighting... it could be incredible! One girl I know lost her venue 48hours ahead of her wedding- moved it to her parents backyard. The florist we shared redesigned it. They ended up loving it!! Hope this provides inspiration ❤️

View Quoted Comment Thank you! I love the idea of a back yard wedding. I just have to find a place where I can have it

Have you considered doing a picnic style reception? If you know someone with a gorgeous backyard, you could do it there also.

Some of my friends have had a small picnic receptions at public parks they’re really beautiful with blankets and pillows (others have had them at parks with picnic tables and those are cute to) The outdoor element helps keep people safer in these times, family units can sit together and the picnic blankets can be places 6ft apart to meet cdc regulations. Hope this helps!

I've seen others do a backyard wedding.

I've been invited to a few weddings via Zoom this last summer... those who attended in person were immediate family members and all were outside.

I’ve also heard of some people getting married at National Parks (if that’s your thing). That’s our back up plan. And having more of a twilight/picnic reception.

I don’t know what is offered at city parks in CA, but here in WA you can apply for a permit to use a park for gatherings. Most of the time they only ask for donations, but they do want details on what you are planning. Time use of the sites are usually for a few hours. Hire a mobile food co and you’d be set.