Hello! Sorry if this is on the wrong board, wasn't sure where to put it.
My FI and I have decided that instead of getting married in a barn like we originally planned, we're going to be married in my parent's backyard in October.
I plan on renting tables and chairs for the back lawn, and the ceremony will be under an arbor on the patio. We're also going to cater dinner from a local restaurant. There will be around 50 people in attendance.
My family doesn't live in a large home, so looking at "home weddings" on Pinterest is difficult because those people seem to live in mansions.
So, basically, I was wondering if any of you have been to a wedding at someone's home? If so, what was it like and was it pulled off well?
Re: Wedding at family's home
My sister just had a very similar wedding this past weekend. Everything came out beautifully and the major set up (tents, etc.) had been done days before.
I will say, there ending up being quite a bit of work for family to do that morning, and I don't think anyone had planned for or expected that. Putting out all the cute decorations and table settings, wiping off the ceremony chairs, various last minute things. I would honestly suggest hiring a DOC just as you would for a regular venue.