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Because of the current economy, lots of couples are opting to exchange vows and celebrate at home. Whether you have your wedding inside during the colder months or outside during spring and summer, there are several things to know about having your wedding at home.

First of all, unless you own or can use a very large house, it probably helps to keep the number of your guests manageable and realistic. Home weddings are often very intimate and involve close family and very close friends. Usually, the décor is kept to a minimum inside the house, but outside can another story altogether. A backyard wedding can be a blank canvas and really is only limited by the couple’s imagination. You can do any theme you desire: posh backyard BBQ, A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, or traditional.

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You can set up the ceremony as you wish using an arch or perhaps even a concrete bench with candles. Lots of couples rent tents and the decoration can be no holds barred.  You can sprinkle rose petals down the aisle or put luminaries on the ground to light the bride’s path. Trees can be used for hanging lights or even paper lanterns. Small, inexpensive chandeliers would also add some flair and luxury. 

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Catering can be done anywhere, so having your home wedding catered should be easy. Hiring a bartender is nowhere near as expensive as people might think and buying your own liquor at a wholesale club will save you money. Serve beer, wine (both white and red) and one or two signature drinks, plus water, soda and juice. Also having wait staff with passed appetizers for just the cocktail hour will add a touch of class to your affair.

If you’re outside on a chilly day or evening, think about getting a fire pit where your guests and can roast marshmallows for s’mores. Hot Cocoa, coffee and tea would be great to warm up your guests.

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