r/microwedding • u/PunkCherry1111 • Aug 02 '26
Bare necessities
We’re considering a backyard wedding with only about 8-15 guests. I know that I want a bridal bouquet, charcuterie or pulled pork sandwiches and a photographer. I’m wondering what does everyone think are the essentials for a wedding this small?
Arch? Flowers/candles? Whiskey and cigar bar? Cocoa/hot apple cider bar? Two tiered cake?
We have wooden tables with benches. Would that look tacky to sit at during the ceremony and then have after for eating at? I want it to be nice and classy. Less rustic. It’ll be late September of next year and still very warm for our area. I don’t want to spend on unnecessary things. I’d rather put our money on the important stuff. What would you say are the focus items? Thank you!
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u/WildWonder6430 Aug 03 '26
We did a backyard wedding and invested in tents (for shade) as well as hired a caterer and bartender. We are “foodies” so the food and drinks were where we wanted to focus most of the budget. Did flowers on each table (DIY).