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Backyard wedding ground

Misty, on December 20, 2017 at 3:58 PM Posted in Planning 0 22

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Hello WW friends! I’m planning a backyard wedding for Jan 13 2018 with a 2p ceremony. I’m having a hard time deciding what to do with the leaves in our backyard. Blow them out completely or even then our over the yard. I’m renting a tent white top with clear sides in case it’s freezing which will have flooring and a furnace. Since I live in Raleigh NC it can be 60 degrees or 30 degrees. My FH and I blew half the leaves since they were soo deep. If we blow all the leaves I’m thinking I’ll need either pine straw, saw dust...something down. My dress does have a small train so I know it’s going to get dirty but I’d like to prevent mud as much as possible. I’ll post a picture with what we have and any suggestions would be appreciated!!!

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Latest activity by Rose, on December 21, 2017 at 12:14 PM

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O · on December 20, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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I would blow all the leaves out-get rid of them completely, and perhaps put wood chips, just case of allergies to the saw, 🤷🏻‍♀️,
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Misty · on December 20, 2017 at 4:03 PM
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Here’s a few more.
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Mrsbdg · on December 20, 2017 at 4:05 PM
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Blow them all and talk to your homeowner's insurance. Backyard weddings can be a huge liability and before getting too deep into planning see what their recommendations are to help reduce liability (if you keep the leaves they are a slip and fall hazard).
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Sunshine · on December 20, 2017 at 4:06 PM
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I would talk to the rental company and see what they suggest.
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VC · on December 20, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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I think saw dust and pine is a horrible idea. It'll be EVERYWHERE and people will be covered it and unhappy (I would be at least).
Ditto to MrsBdeG on contacting your insurance...
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Misty · on December 20, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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Thank you so much. My fiancé is a carpenter so we have access to a wood chip type “dust”. We were thinking of having that where people would mostly be walking.
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Misty · on December 20, 2017 at 4:17 PM
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We are inviting immediate family and 30 close friends. I have a umbrella policy that covers accidents if needed that happened on our property. Thank you so much for the tip. I’ll call and confirm though. 🙂
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Mrsbdg · on December 20, 2017 at 4:28 PM
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We were considering something similar however due to it being an "event" it wasn't covered. They went as far as saying someone would have to come out from the city and from the insurance company to ensure everything was up to code, we had proper permits, proper parking. proper waste management based on the event size, proper catering license, proper food storage...etc. It would have been a nightmare on our end. I just thought I'd give you a heads up.
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Ashley · on December 20, 2017 at 4:36 PM
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Do your guests know that it will be an outdoor wedding on dirt? That information would greatly influence my attire, particularly footwear.
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starsinwaves · on December 20, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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You're having an outdoor wedding in North Carolina in January?
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Mrs.hays · on December 20, 2017 at 4:44 PM
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Blow them all out and put wood chips or something down. Some leaves are slippery when they’re wet.
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Misty · on December 20, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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Thank you, I’ve already talked to my insurance agent and we are good to go. 👍🏻
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Becky · on December 20, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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I'd second the wood chips or something similar. Is there a rain/weather location if it gets too wet/muddy or cold?
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rica · on December 20, 2017 at 5:36 PM
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What is currently there? Hard to tell in the photo. Is that dirt or pavement?
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Misty · on December 20, 2017 at 5:40 PM
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All guests invited have been to our home and have seen our backyard. We specified on the invitation it would be outside and to dress warm. 🙂
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Misty · on December 20, 2017 at 5:42 PM
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Yes! m. I’m also haveing a hot drink bar and supplying Sherpa blankets. We will also have our fire pit going. The tent furnace will get the tent temperature up to 70 degrees if needed.
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Misty · on December 20, 2017 at 5:43 PM
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It’s mostly dirt, the grey sandy kind.
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starsinwaves · on December 20, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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Sounds like you have it all figured out. Have fun!
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rica · on December 20, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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I think you're fine just getting rid of the leaves and keeping the dirt then
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Orchids · on December 21, 2017 at 2:31 AM
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I'd blow out the leaves, sounds slippery.
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