Everyone wishes for a different wedding but I'm dreaming of a small (less than 50 people) garden wedding :) Can you tell me any negatives and positives? :-)
CommentAuthorGlitterfairy
I think it's great if that is what you want. My friend had it, she had a gorgeous dress and flowers in her hair that looked all hippyfied, really suited her style.
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CommentAuthorMrs Jones
Sounds lovely and intimite :) Im having a garden wedding with 20 people x
Obvious neg is weather.
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CommentAuthorSarah1865red
I think it is a lovely idea, the only negative I can think of is possible the weather???
I would LOVE this, if I could ever find the perfect space (sadly not my garden). I guess space for guests and practicality of getting tables etc out for reception if you're staying there, cover for inclement weather, entertainment space, etc. Also if you are having a registrar out it'll take more organising. I say if you want to, go for it! I've been to some lovely dos outside.
CommentAuthorLauraJo87
The big one - the weather! It's something you can't control. We went to one in August on the south coast and it pee'd it down, they did have a marquee set up for the nighttime but everyone ended up in there milling about straight after the ceromony. Didn't spoil the day though.
I think as long as there is somewhere to go in case the weather lets rip, it'd be lovely :)
The advantages, I think, are that it would probably feel more informal, you might get more freedom with what food/drinks/entertainment you can have.
Also, (and someone correct me if I'm wrong) it's difficult to get an actual ceromony outdoors (not sure if that's what you were thinking?) as they have to have a special license xx
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CommentAuthorAntonia9
Sounds lovely and intimate, I'd say go for it! Just be mindful of weather issues, are you having caterers in or getting family to help out? x
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CommentAuthorHelenW
Sounds lovely x
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CommentAuthorjoey86
I love it! I would totally be doing that if we knew someone with a big enough garden!
The weather is a huge factor obviously, but as long as you have a marquee and are prepared then it should be fine. I'd also bear in mind things like tables, chairs, toilets etc.
CommentAuthorVickie
I know a few mentioned weather but grass and heels is a no no as well.
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CommentAuthorSianyCaitlin
If you do want heels, there's some clear things you can buy that slip onto the bottom of your heel & the bottom is round so you won't sink ;) I'm not sure where you can get them from though .. g00gle may help ;) xx
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CommentAuthorGlitterfairy
Or wear flats!
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CommentAuthorVickie
Never heard of them Siany, may find out about them.
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CommentAuthorTori
Depends where as you cant control the weather x
CommentAuthorGlitterfairy
I think I've seen something like that, a bit like when you put those bits on the sofa feet to save leaving indents in the carpet.
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CommentAuthorPoppy x
Siany, never heard about those! Will have to look them up! Not that I wear heels too often, but you never know.
CommentAuthorSianyCaitlin
I've just found some on Ama**n .. £5.99 :) search 'shoe heel protectors' xx
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CommentAuthorAnnaP88
I'm more worried about spiders! :D I know it's silly but at summertime our garden is loaded... :S
CommentAuthorMrsC
Sounds beautiful to me, you can add so many personal touches, I think its lovely.
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CommentAuthorlala "mod" bunni
it is illegal to get married outside in England as the law states that the wedding has to take place in a permanent structure which has been licensed for conducting marriages.
I'm thinking lots of fairy lights, vintage chairs, rustic signs, light music and loads of food and drinks :)
CommentAuthorSianyCaitlin
That sounds lovely Anna - go for it! & don't worry about the spiders, that's what your husband will be for ;) xx
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CommentAuthorAnnaP88
picking spiders off my back all afternoon :D
CommentAuthorceebelle1983
I agree about the toilet situation, power is a big thing too...caterers etc. Marquees are a blimmin rip off too, the minute they hear the word 'wedding' the price suddenly shoots up.
BUT I really wish I was having a small enough wedding to do it this way! Just make sure you have plenty of space/chairs :)
CommentAuthorceebelle1983
PS....have lots of citronella candles burning to keep the wee beasties away!!!
CommentAuthorKayleyV
That sounds amazing can just imagine the sun setting and candles and little lanterns hangin from the trees :) xx
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CommentAuthorVictoriaE35
Sounds stunning. this is what my mother wanted me to do but I was never sold on the idea but just reading all the posts above I am sold now - too late for me as mine is in 8 days. I bet it woll be stunning.
CommentAuthorMrs Jones
We are having are marquee :) Im lucky tho because its 14 adults and 5 kids. The kids will have a seperate part on the grass so its only 14 to fit under the marquee. I dont have to have such a big one then :)
How big is the garden you was thinking of? x x x
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CommentAuthorMrs Jones
^^^ i am also getting those candles for the bugs! Will be pretty when it starts to get dark too :D x
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CommentAuthorAnnaP88
Today I've decided to make the pillowcases for the chairs on my own!! :D tomorrow will get a sewing machine and start to hunt for fabrics! :)
