Backyard wedding?

I went to a backyard wedding this summer. It was in the country, so they had a lot of room. There was probably 125 people there. We were seated at tables for the ceremony and reception.

Do you have a picture you can share?

Our house right now sits on almost an acre, and I've hosted 50+ people here easily. It's all about setting up your tables/chairs/etc the right way, and using all of the space properly.

A picture and a general idea of how you want it to look would be helpful.

You would just need to account for things like parking, insurance, restrooms, rentals (chairs, tables, linens, etc), a tent in case of rain, dance floor, etc I think it can end up more expensive/more work than a venue sometimes. I haven't been to one personally. Half an acre may be enough room. I have no idea visually how big that is to say.

I've catered or officiated at a LOT of backyard weddings, but Stephanie brought up some good points. It usually does end up being at least as expensive as a venue, but if it's your dream, 50 guests is certainly do-able.

I am having a backyard wedding and it will be as nice as you want it to be. I am only inviting 40 max people. My FH wants a tent reception so we are doing that. We will have to be careful about stakes hitting water and sewer lines but that isn't a big deal. I am doing some landscaping but I am for sure putting up a privacy fence. I wanted something simple without all the time restrictions and all the rules. The way we are looking at is why sink 2-3 thousand into renting a venue when we can put it into our own home and yard. I have been to a few backyard weddings that have been way over done and one offered hot dogs roasted over open fire pits on a stick. It will be what you want regardless if it is in a backyard or a rented venue.

I looked into this. My parents have 5 acres. The cost of renting tents (in case of bad weather) tables , chairs, port a potties, etc was easily more then the cost of a venue.