Backyard Wedding, HELP????

A luau theme would be fun. That`s perfect for outside. When each guest arrives you can have someonne put a lei around their neck. Hibiscus flowers would be pretty to use. You could have hawaiian/island music playing at the reception and have a big cookout. If there`s not going to be that many guests then I wouldn`t go too crazy on the food.

If you don`t like that idea, you could a real romantic garden type theme. With lots of flowers, plants, candles, etc. What does your backyard look like? Is there alot of shade? Any landscaping?

Thanks for all your help!!! A nice romantic setting is what I am going for. You may be on to something. If you have anymore ideas email me at chmekaha@sbcglobal.net. I was thinking of having an arche, with flowers tied to it, getting married under it..... But... I need more ideas. We dont really want to have a DJ because we live in a nice quiet area. We have a huge backyard... I need ideas for entertainment, something a little more low key than a dj, but, we want to have our wedding dance too!

Hello when I was reading your post I was like gosh I am looking for the same thing. I live in Central Texas and I am getting married June 5th oouch hope its not too hot for that lovely back yard wedding I have in mind. We are planning to have the wedding in my mothers back yard its fairly big and she lives in a place called woodway which is known for its trees , so there will be shade. We are only inviting family and close friends 60 people tops. I have searched the net looking for ideas and I am at a total loss. My 2 sisters my mother and I are doing the wedding completely , flowers , decorations etc. I am in need of ideas. I would like a romantic wedding with lots of flowers if you have any ideas please email me at Aimee194@yahoo.com I would love to hear them...If you find any sites with pictures let me know just so I can get a visuial...Thanks so much
Aimee

My daad and step-mom got married in their backyard, a large yard, in town. They were married under an arch decorated with tull and faux flowers. The bride (my step-mom) made her entrance from the back door, down the deck and to my dad. They had tents set up taht they had rented to put the cake and gifts under. They put the food inside in the kitchen, coolers with drinks: kids drinks, pop, beer on the deck. There was flower pots decorating the deck. They had a stereo set up on the deck for entertainment and music for the wedding itself. They danced in the yard, behind the guest chairs. It looked quite elegant and personal. Everyone could see they had a loving home. On the side yard, there was a volleyball net set up, horseshoes on the otherside. Clear christmas lights were lining the deck and house for evening dancing. And yes, it was hot. Their attentdents wore summer-time outfits. Dressy shorts and blouses for the women, suits with no jacket for the men. It wasn`t too expensive or overdone but still lovley just the same.