Last minute backyard wedding

Congratulations! Don't worry, there are a lot of LGBTQ people/supporters on these forums, myself included.

First thing you need to do is make sure you have an officiant! They book up really fast, usually months in advance. Also, remember if you're going to feed guests (which, btw, I LOVE the donut bar idea!), don't try to make any food yourself.

Is your backyard big enough to host 20 people? If not, a lot of venues have "elopement" packages that are relatively inexpensive.

Good luck and happy planning!

Worse comes to worse with the officiant, you can tye the knot at the courthouse before or after the "ceremony" and have a close friend or family member have you exchange vows in front of everyone. Congrats!

Congratulations!

I'll echo PP - do you have an officiant booked? You may be able to find one on short notice, but this is the beginning of their busy season, so start looking now! I also think a slightly longer timeframe may work better for you - maybe 2-3 hours instead of 1? That way, nothing's rushed and you get to enjoy the day.

As for photographers, I found that many offer "elopement packages" or price per hour (as opposed to the full wedding package). If you can fir it in your budget, I'd recommend looking into it.

Congrats! You guys are adorable!

Same thoughts as above. I do know a few brides that pulled off an amazing, fun, casual wedding in a few weeks, so it can be done!

Put the word out to your circle of friends. You'd be surprised how many people are willing to help you put this together!

I'm sorry I should have mentioned that! Yes we do have an officiant booked already. We've been engaged since July 12 of last year and our whole plan this entire time was to "elope" and spend our whole wedding budget on a road trip honeymoon but we had to move unexpectedly 2 weeks ago and that with all the circumstances around that, drained our entire budget and changed the entire plan. Since we can't do our big honeymoon, I wanted to have like a wedding celebration with our close friends and family. We have a pretty big backyard and it's pretty with trees and everything that will fit everyone. I just didn't know if it was weird or not to have a dance and toast and stuff since it's a morning wedding.

Well I'm a dancer so I'll dance anytime of day lol but you know your crowd better.

I've been to some very nice day time wedding.

I second looking into a photographer to do pictures for an hour or two.

Donut bar! Love it!

Get some champagne for toast and a small selection of wine and finger foods and have a blast! Congrats!

You guys are adorable!

You don't HAVE to have anything at your wedding you don't want. Have a donut bar with coffee (and some irish whiskey or something)! Since it's so small and casual you can pretty much do whatevs just make sure people have something to nosh on.

As far as a photograph, it depends on your budget and if you can find one for such a short time. We were having this problem so what I think we're going to do is have a friend (who is a profesh. photog, or hire a student) to take photos (Our whole thing is only going to be like 2 hours, super casual) with a camera we're renting. You can rent a 1k camera for a week for like $90 and that's with insurance. Also, if you're into it, consider getting some Instax cameras, they're basically hipster poloroids and super cute (and you can then bring it on your weekend trip to keep snapping pics). I've had one for years and break it out every time there's a get together.

Lots of good advice!

Nothing to add. PPs have it covered. But congrats and you are adorable together.

Hey there and welcome!!

Congratulations on getting married!!

I think the doughnut bar sounds amazing. (Can I come?) I agree about having mimosas or bellinis with the doughnuts for toasts.

don't feel obligated to have anything in your wedding that you don't want. We didn't do a first dance, a cake cutting, the bouquet or garter toss. We didn't really have dancing either (afternoon outdoor wedding) but we did have music playing.

Congrats!!! I really don't have anything better to add to the great tips and input you've already received.

I love the doughnut bar idea! Mimoas! Yuuusss!

Best wishes and I hope it all goes great.

Push it back so you can book the vendors

She's your Fiancée not your girlfriend. Photographers will not be easy to find at all. Also do restaurant catering

First off congrats and welcome! We love everyone here (unless you're having a cash bar) so you don't have to worry about the judgment you face elsewhere!

It won't be awkward at all! You're gonna be with your family and friends so everyone will have a good time. I really like the donut bar idea because let's be serious...who doesn't like donuts?!?!? Someone else suggested other brunch-y items and I second that. Maybe some muffins, croissants, etc. I would definitely look into hiring a photographer just because pictures have always been important to me.

Be sure to come back and do a BAM so we can see it after!

PPs have it covered! Congratulations and welcome to WW

ETA: I love the donut bar idea - FH and I plan to do one also!

Beatrice is a ray of sunshine.

Congrats - I would suggest throwing in a fruit tray to go with donuts and mimosas!

Congrats! I love the idea of coffee & donuts & mimosas! If you've got the officiant booked and have/or will soon get the marriage license, I think you can pull it together in 3 weeks. Some of my couples have booked me on a couple of days notice -- but, of course, kept things simple.

@boozy I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not

I can't offer anything that PP's haven't already, just wanted to say congrats! Hope you have a wonderful wedding!

PS I freaking love donuts. Can I come??